Book Review
A short overview of this book
Around the World: Celebrating the importance of racial equality and diversity (Little Big Chats) by Jayneen Sanders is a lovely little book that celebrates racial equality, diversity, acceptance and inclusion. In all the ‘big’ ways (love, kindness, empathy) humans are the same. Our ‘little’ differences make us unique but our ‘sameness’ makes us part of the human race.
This book belongs to the Little BIG Chats series, which consists of 12 books that have been written to help parents to start talking about important topics. There’s a discussion guide at the back, with some pages of the book including helpful questions to ask your child as you read.
I really like this approach of a topic a book, and they would be a fantastic collection of books to have. It would be very easy to read a different one of these each night with your children.
There are 12 books in the Little BIG Chats series:
- Empathy: Exploring the meaning of empathy and kindness
- I Always Try: Developing a growth mindset of resilience and persistence
- Feelings: Understanding different feelings and emotions
- Everyone is Equal: Introducing the importance of gender equality and diversity
- Around the World: Celebrating the importance of racial equality and diversity
- Mindfulness: Exploring the importance of mindfulness and learning calming skills
- Families: Celebrating diversity in families
- Consent: Introducing consent and body boundaries
- My Safety Network: Introducing a Safety Network (3 to 5 trusted adults a child can go to if they feel unsafe)
- My Early Warning Signs: Exploring Early Warning Signs and what to do if a child experiences these signs
- Private Parts are Private: Learning private parts are private and what to do if touched inappropriately
- Secrets and Surprises: Learning the difference between secrets and surprises
The Body Safety titles should ideally be read in the following order: Consent, My Safety Network, My Early Warning Signs, Private Parts are Private, and Secrets and Surprises. The remaining titles can be read in any order.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 2 to 6 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Around the World by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats) from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue with Cath Hak. Today, I want to talk about a fantastic book for young children that tackles important topics like racial equality, diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. I truly believe that books can make parenting a whole lot easier when it comes to having those important conversations with your kids. So, let’s dive into this gem from the Little Big Chat series called Around the World: Celebrating Racial Equality and Diversity by Janine Sanders.
First off, I love that this series has 12 tiny books, each covering different topics. It’s a refreshing approach, don’t you think? This particular book starts with some handy information on how to use it, and there are discussion questions at the back to help you engage with your child.
The story begins with a child saying, We’re learning about people from all around the world. It’s a great way to introduce the concept that our world is made up of all kinds of people. The book then explores the differences between people, like their height, how they dress, and the things they do. It also emphasizes that we all have bodies and need to keep them healthy. It highlights both our similarities and our differences, teaching kids that everyone is unique.
The book wraps up by emphasizing the importance of equality. It explains that being equal means treating everyone the same, regardless of their differences. Simple, yet powerful.
What I love about this book is that it’s perfect for having a small conversation with your child. Imagine having the whole series and reading a different one every night or every couple of nights. It’s a great way to impart values and teach your kids how to be kinder and more accepting individuals.
So, grab a copy of Around the World: Celebrating Racial Equality and Diversity and start those meaningful conversations with your little ones. Trust me, it’s worth it. Cheers!
