{"product_id":"bb-all-of-us-a-first-conversation-about-disability-ages-2","title":"BB: All of Us: a First Conversation About Disability - Ages 2+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on the research that race, gender, disability, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of disability. This book celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today’s world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the back matter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMegan Pamela Ruth Madison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a lifelong student of radical Black feminism and an early childhood educator. She holds an MS in early childhood education from Dominican University and a BA in studies in religion from the University of Michigan. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Brandeis University's Heller School for Social Policy. When she's not working on finishing up her dissertation, she works as a trainer for the Center for Racial Justice in Education, the Human Root, and the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, facilitating workshops for teachers on race, gender, and sexuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Ralli\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library where she develops and manages programming for BPL's award-winning First Five Years initiative. She received her M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and previously taught in schools, childcare centres, and museums. She has written about early literacy and library services for young children in School Library Journal (where she co-authors the \"First Steps\" column with Rachel G. Payne) and has presented on play-based learning at the American Library Association Conference, Young Child Expo, and the Bank Street Center for Children's Literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Eden\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis an Autistic writer and illustrator who loves to create imaginative, diverse worlds. He believes every story has the power to inspire change and encourage children to celebrate themselves!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--Format\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__label\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__label--Format\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMegan Pamela Ruth Madison \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan\u003eJessica Ralli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--Format\"\u003eIllustrator: \u003cspan\u003eJonathan Eden\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--Format\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: First Conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--Format\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__label\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__label--Format\"\u003eFormat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__value\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__value--Format\"\u003eBoard Book\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--ProductDimensionsLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__label\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__label--ProductDimensionsLabel\"\u003eProduct dimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e38 pages, 7.56 X 7.56 X 0.88 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--ReleaseDate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__label\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__label--ReleaseDate\"\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eJul 01, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--PublishedBy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__label\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__label--PublishedBy\"\u003ePublisher: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePenguin Young Readers Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--PublishedBy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detail-product-specs__value\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__value--PublishedBy\"\u003eRecommended for ages 2-5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48083624853760,"sku":"9780593521021","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/1937\/9100\/files\/9780593521021_tnmd.jpg?v=1772051735","url":"https:\/\/playfulmindstoys.ca\/products\/bb-all-of-us-a-first-conversation-about-disability-ages-2","provider":"Playful Minds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}