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People
48 pages
A sprawling, intricately illustrated celebration of the billions of beautifully different humans sharing our planet.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like taking a slow, wondrous hot-air balloon ride over the entire globe. It is a deeply visual experience, demanding a leisurely pace so readers can pore over the incredibly intricate, bustling illustrations that fill every page. The mood is expansive and warm, wrapping the reader in a comforting sense of shared humanity while marveling at the sheer variety of human life. The simple, earnest prose acts as a gentle tour guide, pointing out differences in homes, clothes, faces, and festivals without ever passing judgment. It delights curious, observant children and mindful parents alike, offering a quiet but profound celebration of individuality that leaves you feeling deeply connected to the wide, wonderful world.
- Mood
- expansive
- warm
- curious
- wonder-filled
- Tone
- earnest
- celebratory
- observant
- inclusive
- Pace
- leisurely
- Themes
- global diversity · shared humanity · beauty of differences · cultural exploration · individuality
- The writing
- Simple, direct, and conversational, acting as a gentle, unobtrusive guide through the incredibly detailed and sprawling illustrations.
- The arc
- Begins with a dizzying sense of the world's vast population and gently narrows into a warm, affirming celebration of individual uniqueness.
- Who it's for
- Curious children and mindful parents who love poring over intricate drawings while discussing the vast, beautiful tapestry of human life.
About the book
A flexible curriculum structured around the seven Unitarian Universalist principles as stated in the UUA Bylaws designed to be used in small groups with varied age-spans. The program assumes little prior knowledge of Unitarian Universalism.
We all know that there are lots and lots of people in the world-and many more millions each year.
Description from Open Library.
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