Whoever You Are (Reading Rainbow Books)

One of my favorite books for early readers! I wish I could make it mandatory reading for the adults in my life, too.

Spoiler Alert:
The basic message goes something like this-- "You're a kid, they are kids. You look different, live differently, etc., but the things that count (loving/hurting) feel the same to you and them, so be who you want to be and let others be who they want to be... and take care of the people all over the world."

Good book for teaching kids about how everyone may look or talk differently but they r still the same on the inside and they have the same feelings as everbody else. I would recomend this book for every kid so that they wont bully people that may look, speak or act differently to others.

I think this book has good points. Honestly I think the pictures are a little creepy looking. And my five year old argued about some of the points in the book because he didn't really understand, ex: We are all the same. I guess it's good for opening topics of discussion with your children though.

This is a beautifully illustrated and moving book. I confess I have teared up reading this to my children on occassion. In very simple and wonderful words, it teaches a message for love of all humankind.

This book is simple and profound in a magical and relatable sort of way. I actually teared up the first few times reading it. We all live in our own cultural bubbles both in our communities and in our homes. I really want to teach our son that there is a great big world out there full of other children and people far beyond what he can see or experience. The main theme of this book is we are all different but we are also so much alike. Alike in ways that are deep and so very true. This book does a great job of getting that point across.

I first read this book in Australia and made sure to buy it once I had kids. I love the message, a very important on these days. I often buy this for friends who are having babies to add to their library. The pictures are colorful and vibrant.

As the home educator of children from toddler to pre-school, representing a wide range of cultures, this wonderful inclusive book is soothing and almost prayerful. I discovered it on a list of books recommended by Heifer.org, a non-profit organization bringing respectful solutions to many nations affected by poverty. The drawings by Leslie Staub, gently framed with "jewelled" borders, are universal. The text, by Mem Fox, reaches deep inside of us. Indeed, every child, every adult, has hearts that are "just the same" regardless of all the differences that separate us. It is hard to imagine anyone who can think war is the answer to anything, after reading this book. I heartily recommend it.

Dirty Sally
Whoever you are is great look at introducing youngsters to cultural diversity. "Culture" basically refers to commonalities that run through a group of people with a shared heritage. Sometimes children probably believe that her culture - way of doing things - is the "right" one and that others are a bit "funny." As you read Whoever You Are, you can begin to look at other cultures with your child, aim for an appreciation of differences. Eventually, this will lead to an increased appreciation of the incredible variety of human attributes, flexible thinking, and less prejudice and stereotyping. This type of conversation has to take place. That is why I wrote a children's' book entitled, Dirty Sally..The untold stories of mixed race kids who find a new identity, love, faith and forgiveness through GOD.
There is an interesting story behind the title. I was often taunted or teased about being biracial. Some of my family members and friends called me Dirty Sally. Dirty Sally is an old slavery term used to identify the descendants or offspring of Sally Hemings, a former slave and the late President Thomas Jefferson. Sally Hemings was biracial her mother was ½ white and ½ black and her father white. This book focuses on the misconceptions surrounding racial identity and the importance of choosing one's racial identity. Dirty Sally is a must read not only for inter-racial families, but for all parents hoping to instill in their children a sense of understanding and compassion. I believe that change requires resistance and within that process we can help heal some of the wounds that continue to inflict on racially mixed children. Purchase available on the store.com the ISBN# is 9781432707743
For more information or to contact the author, Myrtice J. Edwards visit [...]

Thank you Mem Fox for writing such a beautiful book about our differences and, more important, similarities. A fantastic, inclusive, multicultural message I am so pleased to share with my 16 month old - who also loves this book.

This Book was offered to my daughter for her first birthday and if she didn't paid too much attention initially, She was hooked after a few months. To the point that I have to buy a new one: rigid version, so that it may last a little longer.
She reads it by herself but is so excited when you want to read it with her!
Love, friendship, diversity are values that I want her to embrace and the book does just that!

This book is wonderful for teaching kids about diffences in people from other countries and people of different ethnicities! I would recommend this to anyone who wanted to teach their kids that we are all different, but we are all the same! Beautiful illustrations!

I found this book at the library and never wanted to return it, so I bought it. It is a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book with a message that all children should hear: all over the world, people are different in many ways, but we are all the same in the important ways.

I initially purchased the paperback online because it was cheaper, but then I bought the hardcover because it doesn't chop off the illustrations like the paperback version does. By the way, I have never before bought two versions of the same book for my kids -- the book is that good!