3 Gift Books for the Multicultural Child in Your Life
There’s always a challenge of finding just the right book for a child with a multicultural background, or for family members who want to understand how to talk in a relevant way to a multicultural child. Fortunately, these three new kids books are perfect gift options for any parent, grandparent, aunt and uncle, or teacher.
CAKE MIX
LEARNING TO LOVE ALL YOUR INGREDIENTS
Let’s be honest, a large number of second, third, fourth, and fifth generation Americans are from mixed ethnic backgrounds. This adorable book for 5 to 8 year-olds tells the story of a young girl who is mixed race and is trying to understand what to answer or even come up with when someone asks her “What are you?”, one of the most annoying questions that people do ask. She learns to take joy in the different sides of her heritage through the experience of her mother baking a cake, and looking at all the different ingredients that come together to make it so delicious, unique, and lovable.
CAKE MIX: LEARNING TO LOVE ALL YOUR INGREDIENTS
by Mikki Hernandez
Paw Prints
$18.99 (Hardcover);
$9.99 (Paperback); Ages 5-8
THE ABCS OF ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY
A Celebration from A to Z of All Asian Americans, from Bangladeshi Americans to Vietnamese Americans
Asian-American history is not always taught in schools, or even in the home. Fortunately this kids book gives you a very large range of facts, figures, history and achievements of different Asian-American ethnicities, ranging from Japanese to Chinese, Pakistani to Korean. Includes holidays and celebrities and more. Not boring and academic in the least, this fun guide has delightful illustrations and pictures, and will entertain everyone (even grandparents). Especially because every page gives you something you didn’t know before, and you will enjoy now knowing.
THE ABCS OF ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY
by Renee Macalino Rutledge
Bloom Books for Young Readers
$14.95; Ages 5-8
THE MAGICAL GIRL’S SELF-CARE COLORING BOOK
Color Your World and Embrace Your Inner Power
Every young person, especially every young lady, should know the inner power of taking care of themselves, and of feeling good about who they are, and what they can do. Coloring through this book on a journey of fun images tied to positive and affirming messages, this is is a great gift for all little girls.
THE MAGICAL GIRL’S SELF-CARE COLORING BOOK
by Jacque Aye and Venus Bambisa
Ulysses Press
$15.95
