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Mixed Blessing: A Children's Book About a Multi-Racial Family - Softcover

Cosman, Marsha

 
9781480250529: Mixed Blessing: A Children's Book About a Multi-Racial Family
Softcover
ISBN 10: 148025052X ISBN 13: 9781480250529
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

A young son discovers he does not have exactly the same skin colour as either parent. He questions this revelation and his parents explain using animals during a visit to the zoo. A candid look at children of mixed race and multiculturalism learning about their identity for the first time through a colourful illustrative story. The author uses her own experience to write this book about children questioning their appearance and acceptance in society. A fun learning book for any age which will aid in the prevention of bullying and the acceptance of differences. ****CHECKOUT MIXED BLESSING 2 - A DAY AT THE AQUARIUM****

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About the Author

Marsha Cosman is a chartered accountant born in Winnipeg moved to Cayman Islands (where she met her husband) and now lives in Toronto, Canada with her family. She is an avid scuba diver, novice painter, recreational ballerina, ultimate party planner and lover of chocolate croissants. Marsha is of Caribbean descent married to a man of Irish descent. After the birth of her first child, she struggled to find storybooks her son could learn about his mixed heritage. She decided to write a book to fill the gap of this very important topic and hopes her book can reach children and families of all races.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
148025052X
ISBN 13 
9781480250529
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
Kendall Kyra
Number of pages
26