The Skin You Live In

I have a book recommendation for you.  The Skin You Live In, by Michael Tyler with illustrations by David Lee Csicsko, is a rhyming picture book that can help parents and teachers tackle tough topics like differences, friendship, acceptance, self-esteem and diversity- in a fun, accessible way.  The pictures are so happy and colorful.  We went to the library this afternoon and this one caught my eye.  I enjoyed snuggling up with my kids on the couch tonight and sharing this hopeful message with them.  I love when picture books can foster change in the way a child sees the world.  

Here's an excerpt:

...So whenever you look 

at your beautiful skin, 

from your wiggling toes 

to your giggling grin… 

Think how lucky you are 

that the skin you live in, 

so beautifully holds the 

“you” who’s within. 

And like flowers in the fields 

that make wonderful views, 

when we stand side-by-side 

in our wonderful hues… 

We all make a beauty, 

so wonderfully true. 

We are special and different 

and just the same, too!