What Makes Us Unique?

Written by Jillian Roberts

Narrated by Jillian Roberts

When it comes to explaining physical, cultural and religious differences to children, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion.

Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter. Other books in the series deal with birth, death, separation and divorce.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers Audio
• Release date: Dec 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781459816664

Jillian Roberts

Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author, professor at the University of Victoria and mother of three children. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts is a regular contributor to HuffPost, Global News and CBC. She is the author of two bestselling and award-winning series of children’s books: the Just Enough series explains topics like birth and diversity to children ages 3–6, while the World Around Us series introduces kids ages 5–8 to issues like poverty and online safety. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Reviews for What Makes Us Unique?

[salsabrarian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Suitable for preschoolers, this addresses the ways we are unique: outside, inside, the way we move and communicate, personal likes and dislikes, family structures, and cultural heritage. It also states the basic needs we all share: to laugh, grow, learn, love and be loved. Engage kids in a discussion of the ways we are different and what we have in common.