Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations)

We bought this for our daughter to try and start the conversation about race with her and it’s a really good starting point. The images and words are clear and it explains things in a very matter of fact way. I’ve recommended this book to others too. It’s a difficult conversation and concept to explain to a kid and this book really helped

Really useful book to discuss with our boys (now 3 & 6) - they enjoy it too, so it’s not too heavy for them.

This book is a great starter for addressing the topic of racism with little children. It’s not too earnest and helps tackle a difficult subject directly and with empathy

I got this for my daughter who has been noticing people's skin colour and asking about it. She really loves this book and I love her response to it. It does have American spellings but I'll let it off because the message is clear and put across in a way that she understands.

Really wonderful book which gets a conversation going that as a parent I actually realise I didn’t know enough about. I would highly recommend

We bought this book for my 3 year old who had started to notice and ask about skin colour. Of course I can do my best to educate her but I thought a book might help her understand things clearly and possibly articulate it in terms she'd find easier to relate to but I can't help feeling like that wasn't the case with this book. It starts out very light hearted, how we are all the same, how no one is better because of the colour of their skin and lighthearted examples of what racism can look like, thumbs up from me. However - it then started to turn into a rather controversial history lesson. It isn't that it wasn't factual as such, I just think it was too in depth for a 3 year old to fathom which was surprising considering the recommended age was between 2 and 5. Think they should've just stopped while they were ahead and perhaps released a second book for slightly older children who may have a more extensive understanding.

I’m actually sooo disappointed in this book. It starts off well, and then suddenly it is really racist half way through. Racism is about everyone, this is more about white superiority not racism!! Really wanted a book to help my little one understand skin colour, be comfortable in her own and learn that everyone is different and to be excepting of everyone etc, get those thoughts in her head from a young age. Not just white people = bad. THIS IS NOT A GOOD BOOK. Also, writers this is just factually incorrect, first the definition of racism and second that white people made it up. Racism is in every community (unfortunately). You messed up a lovely idea - real bad. Super disappointed.

Racist book attempting to hide under the veil of diversity. Claims white people created racism and only white people can be racist. Shocked, returned for a refund and would actively advise against any parent buying this. Always read your kids books before reading them to them. I’m glad I did!

I did not like this book for my 3 year old. It seemed inappropriate for children.

Good for preschool/primary

This is one of my daughter's favorite books. It's a great way to introduce race to a young mind.

Um ótimo livro sobre a temática do racismo para crianças pequenas.

Esta colección es excelente para hablar sobre nuestra piel y el respeto a todos. Versión en cartón excelente para niños pequeños.