More Than Peach - Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Books

More Than Peach is a delightful hardcover picture book published by Scholastic Inc., specially crafted to delight children aged 5 to 7 years old. This captivating book invites young readers to embark on an enriching journey beyond the conventional narratives of color, exploring the vibrant spectrum of human skin tones through its engaging storytelling and playful illustrations across 40 pages. With its emphasis on inclusivity, this book serves...

More Than Peach is a delightful hardcover picture book published by Scholastic Inc., specially crafted to delight children aged 5 to 7 years old. This captivating book invites young readers to embark on an enriching journey beyond the conventional narratives of color, exploring the vibrant spectrum of human skin tones through its engaging storytelling and playful illustrations across 40 pages. With its emphasis on inclusivity, this book serves as a gentle yet powerful tool to help children comprehend the beauty of diversity, celebrating the individual differences that make each of us unique.

Designed specifically for learners in kindergarten through 2nd grade, More Than Peach fosters an understanding of self-identity and nurtures a feeling of belonging. The book has dimensions of 0.39 x 9.3 x 9.4 inches, making it perfectly manageable for little hands to grasp and share during storytime. Additionally, with a Lexile measure of 580L, it is tailored for early learners on their literacy journey, ensuring they receive an enriching reading experience. The DRA level of 20 validates its appropriateness for young readers, aiding in the development of essential reading and comprehension skills as they turn each playful page.