Harmony Book

INVITING HARMONY – KID’s BOOK

Inviting Harmony is an illustrated children’s book for 4-8 year olds.  It introduces young readers to values of belonging, diversity, and multiculturalism.  Ideal for preschool and K-2 teachers to celebrate Harmony Day (held annually 21st March across Australia).

For 15 years, I’ve been a volunteer and/or working to promote multiculturalism.  Being born in the lucky country but from a Chinese background, and raising a daughter of a similar background, I am passionate about promoting values of celebrating diversity, and feeling a sense of belonging.

In speaking with kids and educators, this book was designed to engage through humour, that draws kids and adults to read together.  The story is driven by colourful (yet confusing!) Aussie slang, and set at a uniquely suburban Australian backyard BBQ.

The story helps kids (and adults) see differences are special and everyone belongs.

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BOOKS OF A MULTICULTURAL AUSTRALIAN CULTURE.

An Aussie Year Twelve Months in the Life of Australian Kids by Tania McCartney (Illustrated by Tina Snerling).  Snippets of Aussie life at school, home, play, and cultural celebrations at every month of the year.

 Same, but a Little Bit Dif’rent by Kylie Dunstan.  Set in the hot outback and a southern Australian city, two friends share notes that show how different life is – but also how similar.

 

 Whoever You Are by Mem Fox (Illustrated by Leslie Staub).  Aussie icon Mem Fox displays and integrates different cultures that make up the one human race.

 

Fair Skin Black Fella by Renee Fogorty.  A powerful and personal story that shows how hard a sense of belonging can be, no matter your background.

 

Mirror by Jeannie Baker.  A magical 2 in 1 picture book that contrasts life in Sydney and Morocco.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL CLASSICS ABOUT KIDS AND DIVERSITY.

Hello World: A Celebration of Languages and Curiosities by Jonathan Litton (Illustrated by L’Atelier Cartographik).  A gorgeous collection of facts from around the world in interactive “lift the flaps” that is educational and engaging.

 

Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne.  One of the world’s most renowned books that showcase cultural diversity, this version also includes a well produced DVD.

 

The Sandwich Swap by Kelly DiPucchio and Rania Al Abdullah, (Illustrated by Tricia Tusa).  Two little girls show that food can cause great divides, but also bring people together.

 

 It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr.  Targeted at younger readers (perfect for pre schoolers) to explore emotions of self and accepting differences with others.

 

My Granny Went to Market by Stella Blackstone, (Illustrated by Christopher Corr).  A lively tour of the world with song and vibrant colour.