When it comes to children and race, it is so important to start the conversation early. By introducing children to books that deal with race and Racism, we can help them to understand and embrace the differences in our world. Here are 10 of the best Christian children’s books about race.
“The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz – This book is about a little girl who wants to paint a picture of herself. She asks her mother to help her choose the right colors, and through their conversation, the little girl learns about the different shades of skin color and how beautiful they all are.
“The Skin You Live In” by Michael Tyler – This book is about a little boy who is curious about his skin color. His mother tells him that his skin is just like everyone else’s skin, it’s just a different color. The little boy learns that no matter what color our skin is, we are all special and should be treated with respect.
“All the Colors of the Race” by Arnold Adoff – This book is a collection of poems that celebrates the beauty of all colors and races. It is a beautiful and powerful book that helps children to see the beauty in diversity.
“The Other Side” by Jacqueline Woodson – This book is about two girls who are best friends, but come from different backgrounds. One girl is black and the other girl is white. They learn that even though they are different, they can still be friends.
“The Crayon Box that Talked” by Ian Falconer – This book is about a box of crayons that argue with each other over who is the best color. In the end, they learn that it doesn’t matter what color they are, they are all special and should be appreciated.
“Amazing Grace” by Mary Hoffman – This book is about a little girl who loves to sing, but is embarrassed to do so in front of others because she doesn’t think she sounds good. With the help of her friends, she learns to embrace her voice and share her gift with the world.
“The Colors of Us” by Maya Soetoro-Ng – This book is about a little girl who learns about the different colors of skin through her mother’s art. She learns that no matter what color our skin is, we are all special and should be treated with respect.
“One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams-Garcia – This book is about three sisters who spend the summer with their mother in Oakland during the Civil Rights movement. They learn about the importance of standing up for what is right and standing up for themselves.
“We’re Different, We’re the Same” by Bobbi Kates – This book is about the many ways that we are all different, but also the ways that we are all the same. It is a beautiful book that helps children to see the beauty in diversity.
“The Colors of Us” by Leah Kuypers – This book is about a little girl who learns about the different colors of skin through her mother’s art. She learns that no matter what color our skin is, we are all special and should be treated with respect.