NONFICTION

Ours

by Ruth Forman (text) & illus. by Talia Skyles

Little Simon. Aug. 2022. 24p. Board $8.99. ISBN 9781665903059.

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Baby-Toddler–This board book features a luminous celebration of skin tones. Encouraging young children to love the skin they are in, sparse text accompanies illustrations showing a variety of children with brown and black skin. A mirror is incorporated into the design. “You love yours?” prompts discussion about self-love and skin tones.

VERDICT A generous first glimpse of acceptance and inclusion, and a first purchase for most libraries.

Reviewed by Brooke Newberry , Jun 17, 2022

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