I Have the Right to Be a Child

Translated from French, this painterly illustrated simplification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child celebrates diversity and the aspects of a loving home environment. The textured, slightly child-like illustration uses a different unified color palette on each page spread, and makes

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judicious use of geometric shapes. Some of the language, particularly the page which says that children have the right to everything enumerated in the Convention of Rights of the Child (which is listed, along with the ascribing countries, in the back of the book) makes it clear that this book is meant not so much to enrich or entertain children, but to satisfy the political needs of adults. The asterisk that says the child has the right to demand their country join the convention of the Right of the Child if, like the US, they do not already, likely would have no interest or meaning to a child. Despite this, the gentle message may be of particular comfort and value to children in less than ideal situations who perhaps do not understand that they do not deserve mistreatment, no matter what their circumstances.

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This book includes the language of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child with folk illustrations that match as well as explicit end note encouraging those readers living in countries like the United States to encourage their governments to sign-on.

A powerful and inspiring introduction to the concept of human rights, specifically those of children as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is pathetic and shameful that the United States is one of three UN member nations that is not party to the convention.

This book is a wonderful introduction to what it means to have rights. It makes students think about why it is important to have rights and why we should all have equal rights.

The story is inspiring and rich. The artwork is beautiful and creative. I love that the colors are also really bold!

A very powerful book, I have the Right to Be a Child talks about the rights all children should have, such as going to school and having a loving family. I think this is a great read for children because if is important to their lives and what they should have as children.

This was a powerful book written from the view point of a young child. The author did a fabulous job convincing the reader that children are just as important to the world as any adult. And they should be treated with respect and given every opportunity to grow up and be united across the world.

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There were a few points that i feel the author went a little to extreme in her views, but overall a fun book.
As far as the illustrations go this book would not be on my list for a nice read aloud to show to my younger audience. The pictures were just a little to abstract and almost scary.

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This book describes all the rights that children have including basic needs, shelter, safety, education and so many things that we all take for granted. It is a good way to express to kids what they should expect as normal in their lives. This is a great way to help children think critically about

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what they should accept and maybe someday make changes to their lives where they can. Sometimes kids in hard situations don't realize that they have rights and this can help bring that conversation up. If nothing more than to just not feel that things are their fault.

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I think this book is important to read to children. I think it is important because children should know their rights but also their worth. If we read this book to them they will understand their human rights and stand up for themselves but also for each other. I really enjoy this book I think

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children tend not to stand up from themselves because they are taught adults know better and they allow bad adults get away with things.

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