![]() ![]() ![]() Here is a child in a wheelchair a girl praying on a prayer mat, a boy with spectacles, a lesbian couple picking up their daughter.ĭiversity is celebrated and greeted with open arms, with the end-papers shouting “Welcome” in many languages. It is profusely illustrated, with differences indicated with clarity. There are no disputes in art or music, stories from around the world are told in the classroom, food from everywhere appears at lunch, and there is lots of fun in the playground.Įach page has a couplet which repeats “All are welcome here”, and on the last few pages all are given a place and a space. Black, brown, yellow or pink, turbaned, hijabed, curly haired or straight, children happily sit beside each other. All are welcome here.” It seems ironic that this picture book from Seattle comes to us at a time when the USA is less than welcoming to the variety of adults and children drawn on these pages. “Pencils sharpened in their case / Bells are ringing, let’s make haste. With this picture book digital choice board activity, students will be working on skills including vocabulary from the text, making real world connections, character development, playing games and even learning about other languages. ![]()
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