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“The topic of diversity and differences in skin color is touched upon with elegance and care…A wonderful choice for introducing the beauty of diversity to young children, perfect for read-alouds, and recommended for all children’s picture book collections.”

—School Library Journal

“A wonderfully presented picture book story from the point of view of a young interracial child about what color means within the dynamics of race, ethnicity, and culture.”

—Midwest Book Review

Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family

Written by Carrie Lara
Illustrated by Christine Battuz
Published by Magination Press — APA

The world is full of different colors . . . hundreds of colors, everywhere.
People are different colors too. Our colors make us beautiful and unique.
Mommy says it is part of our culture and the big word diversity—diversidad.

Marvelous Maravilloso follows a young girl as she finds joy in the colors of the world all around her. Her vantage point is particularly special as she comes from a bi-cultural family, and is able to appreciate the differences between her parents, as well as her own unique and beautiful color. As she is coming into her own identity and exploring what this means for her, she comes to appreciate how all families are uniquely beautiful.

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about celebrating the different kinds of people and families there are in the world.

Be sure to check out the follow up: The Heart of Mi Familia

Primary ISBN: 9781433828560
Publication Date: May 2018
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

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