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A review by lmasondcroz
One Family by George Shannon
4.0
Shannon, G. (2015). One family. New York, NY: Frances Foster Books.
One Family by George Shannon
This unique counting book incorporates illustrations to show how diverse families can be, both in race and structure. Each page shows how families can be different sizes, have one or two parents, be one race or multiracial, and can include siblings, grandparents, and more. The illustrations would also open up discussion possibilities about what families do together and what life is like in an urban setting.
While the text doesn’t specifically address different cultures, the illustrations represent a broad range of races, religions, and families, which would ensure that nearly every child would see themselves or their families portrayed (Boyd, Causey, & Calda, 2015). One Family would also provide opportunities to discuss race and differences, as recommended by Chaudhri and Teale (2013).
One Family by George Shannon
This unique counting book incorporates illustrations to show how diverse families can be, both in race and structure. Each page shows how families can be different sizes, have one or two parents, be one race or multiracial, and can include siblings, grandparents, and more. The illustrations would also open up discussion possibilities about what families do together and what life is like in an urban setting.
While the text doesn’t specifically address different cultures, the illustrations represent a broad range of races, religions, and families, which would ensure that nearly every child would see themselves or their families portrayed (Boyd, Causey, & Calda, 2015). One Family would also provide opportunities to discuss race and differences, as recommended by Chaudhri and Teale (2013).