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Magnificent Homespun Brown, Written by Samara Cole Doyon & illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

A joyful ode to JOY and the color brown, this book uses poetry, alliteration, and unusual vocabulary to explore feeling at home in one’s own skin.
Age Groups: Little Kids
Skills: differences, Feelings, Identity, self-esteem, similarities

Discussion Questions

  • Describe the characters in the story.
  • How do they feel? What clues can you find that they feel that way?
  • Have you ever felt the way the characters feel? Have you ever felt different?
  • Every person, of every color, is beautiful! What are the things you love about the characters in the story? What are some of the things you love about YOURSELF?