V Is for Voting
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
"This playful, though powerful book engages little readers in the tenets of democracy and activism through rhyming text and colorful works of art." —PBS Kids for Parents
"An ideal starting point in helping kids to understand elections and voting." —Today.com
V Is for Voting is an ABC book that introduces progressive families to concepts like social justice and civil rights and reminds readers that every vote counts!
A is for active participation.
B is for building a more equal nation.
C is for citizens' rights and our duty.
D is for difference, our strength and our beauty.
An engaging introduction to the tenets of democracy, V Is for Voting is a playful, poetic, and powerful primer about the importance of voting and activism. Featuring Kate Farrell’s rhyming text and Caitlin Kuhwald’s bold art, plus thoughtful back matter, the book is a gorgeous, and crucial, addition to every young reader’s library. It makes the perfect gift for fans of A Is for Activist, Woke Baby, and Feminist Baby.
"This ABC-style children's book reinforces every element from A to Z of just how powerful one vote can be." —Romper
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This rhyming abecedarian seeks to imbue a basic awareness of voting and American history, motivating children to get involved from an early age ("K is for knowing that you can take part./ L is for local, and that's where you start"). A diverse range of historical leaders accompany many of the letters (Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm holds up a peace sign alongside "U is for unbought,/ unbossed,/ undeterred"). Simplified art makes immediate identification difficult, but the digital illustrations are inclusive and colorfully geometric. Though some lines confusingly refer to the country's problematic history without context ("H is for homelands that we've occupied"), the book is, overall, an accessible contender for parents seeking to raise civically and communally engaged children. Back matter includes a few more tips for young readers to take action, a timeline of voting rights milestones, and a guide to included historical figures. Ages 3 6.
