Book Review
A short overview of this book
The Barefoot Book of Children by Tessa Strickland, Kate Depalma and David Dean is a beautiful book that talks about how children from all over the world, live, eat and play.
A fantastic book for talking about diversity and about how everyone is different and that’s okay. This is the sort of book that you need to own as there are so many conversations that it can start. Plus each page is filled with quite detailed artwork, which meant that each time we read it, we discovered something new. So a book that you can use to start teaching your child about diversity and acceptance.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 4 to 9 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of The Barefoot Book of Children by Tessa Strickland, Kate Depalma and David Dean from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, and today I want to share with you a fantastic book I stumbled upon called The Barefoot Book of Children. It’s all about celebrating the diversity of children from around the world.
Now, I have to admit, I’m a bit of a Pinterest addict. I can easily get lost on there for hours! But one day, while browsing, I came across a link that led me to this amazing book. I hadn’t seen it before, but let me tell you, it’s absolutely beautiful.
The book is written by Tessa Strickland and Kate Depalma, with illustrations by David Dean. I couldn’t find the exact year it was published, but that’s not important. What matters is the impact it had on me and my son. We spent a good five minutes just marveling at the different eyes and skin colors of the children in the book. It was a great opportunity for us to talk about diversity and how we are all unique.
The Barefoot Book of Children takes us on a journey around the world, showing us how children from different cultures wake up and go about their day. We loved looking at the cutaway views of their rooms and imagining what their lives are like. It sparked some wonderful conversations between us.
The book also touches on important topics like family diversity, different abilities, and even different languages. It’s so inclusive, featuring children with various backgrounds and experiences. We saw kids in wheelchairs, a boy with muscular issues, a girl with Down syndrome, and even a girl with a missing arm. It really opened our eyes to the beauty of diversity.
But it’s not just about differences. The Barefoot Book of Children also celebrates the things we have in common. It explores the games we play, the food we eat, and the ways we communicate. It even delves into the importance of treasuring memories and the role of spirituality in our lives.
I have to say, this book is visually stunning. The illustrations are captivating, and there’s so much to discover on each page. Every time we read it, we find something new to talk about. It’s become a favorite in our household, even though my kids are a bit older now.
If you’re looking for a book that promotes diversity and sparks meaningful conversations with your children, I highly recommend The Barefoot Book of Children. It’s definitely in my top ten list of diverse books. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
I hope this review helps you discover a wonderful addition to your bookshelf. Cheers!
