First conversations | Central Skagit Library District

1) All of us: a first conversation about disability

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2025

Description

"This book celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today's world. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also...

2) Every body: a first conversation about bodies

Author

Madison, Megan

Earliest Publication Date

2023

Description

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"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of body positivity. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and all bodies, and address the unfair rules and ideas that currently exist about bodies. It ends with motivational action points for making the world more fair for all! The backmatter offers...

3) Goodbye: a first conversation about grief

Author

Madison, Megan

Earliest Publication Date

2023

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"This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and [offers] honest, simple ways to answer them"-- Provided by publisher.

4) Our skin: a first conversation about race

Author

Madison, Megan

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

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"Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children...