Red: A Crayon's Story

Title: Red: A Crayon’s Story

Author: Michael Hall

Illustrator: Michael Hall

Publisher: Greenwillow Books (2015)

ISBN: 9780062252074

Red’s label says red but no matter how hard he tries he can create nothing red. “All the art supplies wanted to help. The masking tape thought he was broken inside. The Scissors thought his label was too tight.” But Red’s new friend, Berry, suggests he casts aside his label, and this opens a whole new world to Red.

A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.

This collection of picture books promotes colour knowledge, imagination and creativity.

We are all unique, but we often have to reassure children that it is okay to stand out from the crowd. These picture books shows characters accepting their differences and those of others.

Exposure to diverse books helps children celebrate differences in the world. These picture books are a great tool for starting a dialogue on tolerance, discrimination and the actions we can take.

Children often suffer from anxiety because they feel different. This picture book list promotes that we should embrace who we are and that we are all different.

Children often experience pressure to conform to social norms and can suffer from anxiety because they feel different. These picture books promote the message that we should embrace who we are.

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Harper Collins: Red: A Crayon’s Story Teacher’s Notes
Harper Collins: Red: A Crayon’s Story Activities
Harper Collins: Red: A Crayon’s Story Games
Saint Paul Public Library: Reading Guide, discussion & interview
Michael Hall Website: Red: A Crayon’s Story Book Information
Reuters: Unconditional acceptance may help kids cope with setbacks
The Natural Child Project: The Power of The Language of Acceptance
Penn State Extension: We are different, we are the same: Teaching young children about diversity
Parents: Encourage Your Child’s Individuality
Michael Hall Official Website
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