The colors of us
by Karen Katz
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Lena and her mom explore the beautiful shades of their friends' skin by comparing them to tasty foods and natural wonders. This colorful journey celebrates the unique hues that make everyone special. Perfect for young readers discovering diversity around them.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyFriendship
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780805058642
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 423
Genres
Family & Relationships
Subjects
Racially mixed people -- FictionPicture booksRacially mixed peopleJuvenile fictionHuman skin colorFictionColor1000blackgirlbooksChildren's fictionRacially mixed people, fiction