Monday, July 5, 2021

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

 


Summary:

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold is a powerful children´s picture book about belonging.  The book follows kids through their school day, activities, and home life.  The book has a strong message that no matter of race, family, clothes, religion, or ability that everyone belongs.  For example, some kids arrive to school by foot, by wheelchair, or taxi and how kids eat foods from different cultures for lunch.  Students work and play together. No one is left out and everyone is valued.

All Are Welcome includes colorful and engaging illustrations by Suzanne Kaufman.  Kids are encouraged to be who they are and accept others differences.  It teaches to welcome others and value their uniqueness.  

Penfold, A., & Kaufman, S. (2018). All are welcome. Knopf Books for Young Readers.

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