A true story about friendship, kindness, and why our differences make us beautiful.
Ariana loves to color. So when a classmate comments on the color of her skin, it leaves her with a question she carries all the way home.
What happens next is a gentle, powerful lesson, sparked by a simple box of crayons, about why our differences are exactly what make the world beautiful. With the help of a caring teacher, Ariana and her classmate Jessie discover together what every child deserves to know: there is room for every color, and the world is richer because of it.
Based on a true story. Written for every family.
More Colors in the Box is drawn from a real moment in a real preschool classroom. It is the kind of story that leaves children a little more confident in who they are, a little kinder and more curious toward friends who look different from them, and with a simple, memorable picture of why our differences make life richer. A warm, beautifully illustrated read-aloud for children ages 3 to 8, it opens one of childhood's most important conversations with kindness, honesty, and hope.
Inside the book:
- A complete story children will ask for again and again
- Discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations at home
- A classroom lesson plan for teachers and educators
Crafted with care and shaped by research, including interviews and conversations with parents, teachers, and children, this book is built for family story time, classrooms, and school libraries alike.
More colors in the box. A better picture for us all.
