The Barefoot Book of Children

Children of the World

The Barefoot Book of Children

Tessa Strikland ,
Kate DePalma,
David Dean

This innovative and inclusive book empowers readers to learn about children around the world. Created with the guidance of diversity specialists, this story demonstrates the interconnectedness and uniqueness of all people.

Genre
Empowerment & Representation
Age
5 - 6,
7 - 8,
9 - 10

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