Colourful Lessons of Acceptance: A Review of ‘This Book Is Gray’ by Lindsay Ward

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This book is an absolute gem! It offers a delightful and engaging story centred around colours while delivering a clever and subtle lesson on the importance of inclusion, diversity, and empathy. Gray, the lovable protagonist, longs to belong and share his unique story. However, he feels excluded by the other colours, who fail to appreciate his distinctiveness. Determined to make his mark, Gray creates a book with only grey characters. Yet, as he embarks on his creative journey, he discovers that he needs the assistance of his vibrant friends to make the book more captivating and appealing. Along the way, he learns that everyone possesses something valuable to contribute and that being different is wonderful.

The illustrations in this book are simply adorable and remarkably expressive, perfectly complementing the witty and humorous text. Packed with clever puns and jokes, it elicits chuckles from kids and adults alike. Additionally, the book introduces basic concepts of colour theory, such as primary, secondary, and complementary colours, in a simple and accessible manner. “This Book Is Gray” is an excellent tool to initiate conversations about acceptance, respect, and cooperation among children from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

If you are looking for a delightful and meaningful book to share with your children or students, this is the one I would highly recommend. It is an absolute delight that will undoubtedly brighten up your day!

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