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Available
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Publication
Scholastic Inc.
Pages
32
Description
Reveals in verse that despite outward differences children everywhere are essentially the same and all are lovable.
Description
Celebrate the colors of children and the colors of love—not black or white or yellow or red, but roaring brown, whispering gold, tinkling pink, and more.
Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids, this beautifully illustrated book "celebrates the beauty of diversity to the fullest through engaging, rhyming text," commented Charnaie Gordon in her Brightly review. All the Colors of the Earth "would be a wonderful book to use in multicultural classrooms in schools."
"How better to celebrate ethnic diversity than to look to children, the hope of the future? This glorious picture book does just that."—Booklist
"A poetic picture book and an exemplary work of art. The simple text describes children's skin tones and hair in terms of natural phenomena and then describes love for these children with rich colors and flavors. A celebration of diversity." —School Library Journal
Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids, this beautifully illustrated book "celebrates the beauty of diversity to the fullest through engaging, rhyming text," commented Charnaie Gordon in her Brightly review. All the Colors of the Earth "would be a wonderful book to use in multicultural classrooms in schools."
"How better to celebrate ethnic diversity than to look to children, the hope of the future? This glorious picture book does just that."—Booklist
"A poetic picture book and an exemplary work of art. The simple text describes children's skin tones and hair in terms of natural phenomena and then describes love for these children with rich colors and flavors. A celebration of diversity." —School Library Journal
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1994
Physical description
32 p.; 10.9 inches
ISBN
0439202213 / 9780439202213
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User reviews
LibraryThing member StaceyTate
This book is about how children are so different, they are different colors, thier hair is different, they are different colors and even their laughs are different.
This is a really great book for young children because they dont always realize people are different.
I could use this book to introduce
This is a really great book for young children because they dont always realize people are different.
I could use this book to introduce
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differences, and I would do a unit on multiculture. Show Less
LibraryThing member SDando
This was a book that was beautiful in its simplicity. It would be a great introduction for young children to start talking about race, and why everyone looks different on the outside. I like how the author took colors and related them to animals or things children are familiar with. It takes a
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tricky subject and makes it understandable for even the youngest readers. Show Less
LibraryThing member mistywood
All the Colors of the Earth, written by Sheila Hamanaka
This is a multicultural book about how children come in all the colors of the earth. The book compares children to the different colors of the earth. Oil paint on canvas was used for the illustrations.
I love this book because it shows how
Extension Activity:
Color mixing. Use paint. Provide a paper plate for each child. Put paint (different colors) into small cups. Have children mix paints together to make new colors.
This is a multicultural book about how children come in all the colors of the earth. The book compares children to the different colors of the earth. Oil paint on canvas was used for the illustrations.
I love this book because it shows how
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beautiful and how different all children/people are who live together on this earth, but it also shows how we are all the same too. The words dance across each page and the pictures tell their own story. Extension Activity:
Color mixing. Use paint. Provide a paper plate for each child. Put paint (different colors) into small cups. Have children mix paints together to make new colors.
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LibraryThing member bheinen
This story explains how colors can be blended together and how everyone should accept others for who they are.
This is a great book. It helps children realize that they are meant to like one another no matter what, and that one's race should not make someone inferior.
Extension ideas could be to have
This is a great book. It helps children realize that they are meant to like one another no matter what, and that one's race should not make someone inferior.
Extension ideas could be to have
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children draw a picture of people in different colors or to use in a unit about diversity. Show Less
LibraryThing member conuly
The theme of diversity is important, yes. However, I feel that it goes a lot deeper than just "Kids come in different colors and hair textures", however poetically it's expressed.
And honestly, I didn't like the writing style, though ymmv over that. Gave this one away.
And honestly, I didn't like the writing style, though ymmv over that. Gave this one away.
LibraryThing member kairstream
Through lovely illustrations ethnic diversity is explored. Similes are used throughout.
LibraryThing member TeacherLibrarian
Hamanaka, Sheila. All the colors of the Earth. (2007). New York: Weston Woods Studio.
This story was inspired by the author’s children’s multi-ethnic heritage. The story starts by stating that children come in all the colors of the earth and it names colors of animals and things in nature,
I had to re-listen to the story two times to see if there were patterns and/or connections between the animals, objects and human features listed. I found it very easy to get a clear idea of the tone and theme of love and joy in children from the narrator’s voice, the background music, and sound effects, and key words, such as colors, glows, crackling, and love. However, I wished I had the additional input of the print book’s pictures to get the full impact of this picture book. I also found myself trying to imagine what the pictures in the book looked like, how color was used, and what style of drawing was used. Listening to this picture book instead of reading it and looking at the pictures was on the one hand satisfying because of the soothing voice, happy music and fun sound effects. On the other hand, I really missed seeing the pictures. It would have been ideal to look at the book while I listened to the audio book.
This story was inspired by the author’s children’s multi-ethnic heritage. The story starts by stating that children come in all the colors of the earth and it names colors of animals and things in nature,
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while in the background can be heard realistic sounds made by those animals and things. Then the story compares love and objects and colors in nature. The narration by Crystal Talietero is expressive and gentle and expresses the wonder of children, nature, and love. There is also jaunty background music that sets a happy mood but doesn’t distract from the story. After the story ends, the narrator and children sing the words of the book.I had to re-listen to the story two times to see if there were patterns and/or connections between the animals, objects and human features listed. I found it very easy to get a clear idea of the tone and theme of love and joy in children from the narrator’s voice, the background music, and sound effects, and key words, such as colors, glows, crackling, and love. However, I wished I had the additional input of the print book’s pictures to get the full impact of this picture book. I also found myself trying to imagine what the pictures in the book looked like, how color was used, and what style of drawing was used. Listening to this picture book instead of reading it and looking at the pictures was on the one hand satisfying because of the soothing voice, happy music and fun sound effects. On the other hand, I really missed seeing the pictures. It would have been ideal to look at the book while I listened to the audio book.
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LibraryThing member danielleburry
A story that explains how children come in all different colors, just as all things in Earth come in all different colors. The artwork is really beautiful. It is a very easy read, but I definitely think it is a great book to introduce to young students when talking about individuality and diversity.
LibraryThing member bluemopitz
This book describes the different colors of people comparing the colors to things from nature like animals and plants. It also describes textures of hair with analogies. The text is printed in wavy patterns and flows around the painted illustrations.
This could be used in curriculum to teach that
This could be used in curriculum to teach that
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there are many different colors of people, but it is too superficial to be very meaningful. Show Less
LibraryThing member chelsea.sellers
This book tells about the many different colors of people by comparing objects in nature to show the reader that not everyone and everything is different.
This book includes beautiful artwork by introducing an array of colors. This book draws the reader’s attention because of the way the words are
As a teacher you could include this into the classroom by having the students create their new color. To do this, have the class get out their two favorite colors in their crayons and color over each to create a new one.
This book includes beautiful artwork by introducing an array of colors. This book draws the reader’s attention because of the way the words are
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printed, flowing around the colorful illustrations.As a teacher you could include this into the classroom by having the students create their new color. To do this, have the class get out their two favorite colors in their crayons and color over each to create a new one.
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LibraryThing member kyleejohnson
This book was simple, but it made a big impact with the few words it had. The meaning behind the pictures spoke to me, how everyone is different but everyone has love. I really enjoyed the pictures in this book as well.
This book tells about the differences and similarities in children around the
A teacher could encourage children to compare something about them to a nonliving object, or even to nature, and draw a picture of it. This could be an introduction to similes or metaphors. Also, this would be a great book to read when teaching about diversity. The class could have a discussion on the diversity maybe in their families or friends that they have.
This book tells about the differences and similarities in children around the
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world through rhymes. It compares children's skin and hair color with nature. Even though it shows the outward differences in children, it also explains how each child is the same and lovable in many ways.A teacher could encourage children to compare something about them to a nonliving object, or even to nature, and draw a picture of it. This could be an introduction to similes or metaphors. Also, this would be a great book to read when teaching about diversity. The class could have a discussion on the diversity maybe in their families or friends that they have.
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LibraryThing member ingahatch
The issue of diversity is becoming more of a popular topic day by day especially in classrooms. This story offers an innovative way of introducing how various colors of skin, cultures and personalities are all different. But in the end there is good in every single person.
I felt this story was a
Classroom ideas for this book or topic could include a unit on diversity and immigration. Also students could make collages of different colors of different items that represent different. For example yellow or golden for the color of wheat.
I felt this story was a
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creative way of introducing the subject of diversity. The illustrations were very captivating especially for a young audience.Classroom ideas for this book or topic could include a unit on diversity and immigration. Also students could make collages of different colors of different items that represent different. For example yellow or golden for the color of wheat.
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LibraryThing member khudd
This beautifully depicted book explores the earth and all the unique and beautiful colors it holds.
I would use this book in art class to spark creativity and beauty in the children and their art pieces.
I would use this book in art class to spark creativity and beauty in the children and their art pieces.
LibraryThing member Kourtlin.Harrison
Summary: This book is about how all children look different. Children are all different colors of the earth. It shows that everyone can be friends, no matter what they look like.
Personal Response: This book made me think of all the different types of students that I will have in the classroom. It
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. The students could draw/color pictures of themselves so they could see how everyone is different/alike.
2. The students could write some sentences about how their appearance compares to something else. For example, children come with hair like bouncy baby lambs.
Personal Response: This book made me think of all the different types of students that I will have in the classroom. It
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is a good book to show that people may look different yet we are still all alike. It also emphasizes that friendship can be between everyone. Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. The students could draw/color pictures of themselves so they could see how everyone is different/alike.
2. The students could write some sentences about how their appearance compares to something else. For example, children come with hair like bouncy baby lambs.
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LibraryThing member 1212bec
This books tells how the earth is all different colors and so are the children of the earth.
LibraryThing member corinnalogsdon
This book is beautifully illustrated with oil paintings. The book relates the color of different children's skin and the texture of their hair to things found in nature. Often the words are almost poetic and the way the words sound is similar to the idea they represent For example using crackling
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in conjunction with leaves. I really enjoyed this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member marita65
This book is great, because compare the different colors that we find in nature with the variety of children's skin color and hair.
A great source for children to get a better understanding about race.
Age group: 4-7 Years old
Source: Pierce County library
A great source for children to get a better understanding about race.
Age group: 4-7 Years old
Source: Pierce County library
LibraryThing member cortneynmcclure
Summary:
All the Colors of the Earth is a multicultural children’s book. This is a great story to teach children about the world around them and the different types of people in it. It explains that children and people are created to resemble all the different colors of the earth. The author uses
Personal Reaction:
I really enjoyed this book. It makes a topic that can sometimes be a complicated and difficult to explain and describes the differences in physical appearance of the people around them in a way that children can relate to and understand. It simplifies a complex and challenging issue to level that children can grasp and more easily comprehend.
Classroom Extension:
1. Assign each student one partner. Supply children with peach, white, brown, black, and orange. Have them mix what they perceive to be their skin color. Next, instruct each child cover their hand in their mixture of paint and have them press their hand onto one side of a heart shaped piece of paper. Then have the student’s switch hearts and press their hand onto the opposite side of their partner’s heart, leaving two different handprints side by side. You can then put these creations on a bulletin board with the heading, "Friendship Comes in Many Colors!"
2. Put some water color paints on a sheet of paper. Have children use water bottles to spray the sheet. Let them watch as all of the colors run and blend together to make something beautiful. After the demonstration talk to the children about how everyone is different but they all blend together in work and play to make the world beautiful and wonderful.
All the Colors of the Earth is a multicultural children’s book. This is a great story to teach children about the world around them and the different types of people in it. It explains that children and people are created to resemble all the different colors of the earth. The author uses
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words the children easily recognize and can differentiate between to describe the differences in physical appearance that they may observe in the children around them. Personal Reaction:
I really enjoyed this book. It makes a topic that can sometimes be a complicated and difficult to explain and describes the differences in physical appearance of the people around them in a way that children can relate to and understand. It simplifies a complex and challenging issue to level that children can grasp and more easily comprehend.
Classroom Extension:
1. Assign each student one partner. Supply children with peach, white, brown, black, and orange. Have them mix what they perceive to be their skin color. Next, instruct each child cover their hand in their mixture of paint and have them press their hand onto one side of a heart shaped piece of paper. Then have the student’s switch hearts and press their hand onto the opposite side of their partner’s heart, leaving two different handprints side by side. You can then put these creations on a bulletin board with the heading, "Friendship Comes in Many Colors!"
2. Put some water color paints on a sheet of paper. Have children use water bottles to spray the sheet. Let them watch as all of the colors run and blend together to make something beautiful. After the demonstration talk to the children about how everyone is different but they all blend together in work and play to make the world beautiful and wonderful.
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LibraryThing member carlibmiller
This book talks about how all the colors of the earth represent children. and talks about skin color and hair types such as a brown bear, the golden grass of the savanna, and the pink sand of the beach. This story explains how colors can be blended together and how everyone should accept others for
I thought this book was inspiring and the author did a very good job of writing it to help not only children but adults understand the way nature can be communicated.
In a classroom I would use this book in art class to spark creativity and beauty in the children and their art pieces.
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who they are.I thought this book was inspiring and the author did a very good job of writing it to help not only children but adults understand the way nature can be communicated.
In a classroom I would use this book in art class to spark creativity and beauty in the children and their art pieces.
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LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
I am a first grade teacher and I use this book in my clasroom every year. It celebrates the beauty of all skin colors, hair colors and eye colors. This book teaches children that they are beautiful and that the people around them (even those who look very different from them) are beautiful as well!
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The small amount of text makes it short and easy to read, so the focus of a child's attention can be on the message of the book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jennifer LeGault
The book explores the beauty of diversity around the world through children united by love.
LibraryThing member nbmars
Sheila Hamanaka has managed to turn difference of color into pure poetry. In "All of the Colors of the Earth," she begins: "Children come in all the colors of the earth" and describes what she means both in gorgeous illustrations and soaring poetry.
The softly-colored pictures by the
Evaluation: This book celebrates difference, and encourages kids to see it as part of nature itself, and as beautiful.
The softly-colored pictures by the
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author/illustrator show the similarities between the diversity of color on the planet, and those who inhabit it. For example, one girl is described as having a complexion like the "crackling russets of fallen leaves." Two little boys playing on the beach have skin the color of "the tinkling pinks of tiny seashells by the rumbling sea." All children, she avers, no matter what color, are united by love, for "love is amber and ivory and ginger and sweet." "Children come in all the colors of love, In endless shades of you and me."Evaluation: This book celebrates difference, and encourages kids to see it as part of nature itself, and as beautiful.
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LibraryThing member Lilith13
This book does such a great job of talking about, and describing children from different cultures. You can really use this one for visualizing.
age3-7
age3-7
LibraryThing member reassist
Reveals in verse that despite outward differences children everywhere are essentially the same and all are lovable.
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J2I.606