By Chitra Soundar (author) , Ana Sanfelippo (illustrator)
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A positive, life-affirming celebration of human diversity, from how we look, to how we think and how we celebrate
A charming look at diversity for younger readers, A Billion Ways to Be explains and celebrates the beauty and variety of humankind, showing that there are billions of different ways to look, be a family and have fun, and all are equal. It also reveals how much we all have in common. Featuring simple text and bright, inclusive illustrations, this book is a great, child-friendly introduction to important concepts and values, such as respecting difference, valuing yourself and practising kindness and tolerance.
Contents: A billion ways to be!/How we look/Ways to dress/Ways to be a family/Make it your own/Ways our bodies work/Ways our brains work/Our many personalities/Ways to learn/Ways to communicate/Ways to connect/Making a living/Ways to care/Ways to be green/Ways we eat/Ways to disagree/Ways to be a citizen/Ways to believe/Ways to celebrate/Ways to have fun/A billion ways to be unique
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over 40 books for children, including the award-winning picture books You’re Safe with Me and You’re Snug with Me , illustrated by Poonam Mistry. Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, play-acting and her travels around the world.
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A positive, life-affirming celebration of human diversity, from how we look, to how we think and how we celebrateA charming look at diversity for younger readers, A Billion Ways to Be explains and celebrates the beauty and variety of humankind, showing that there are billions of different ways to look, be a family and have fun, and all are equal. It also reveals how much we all have in common.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Billion Ways to Be and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
A Billion Ways to Be features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, History, World Religions, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Multicultural, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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A Billion Ways to Be was written by Chitra Soundar and published by Franklin Watts an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
A Billion Ways to Be has 48 pages
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