We Care: A First Conversation about Justice

　　★ 媒體、讀者五星好評！暢銷硬頁書系First Conversations新作
　　★ 以圖文並茂的方式，跟寶寶討論正義、建立同理心　　
　　★ 硬頁書設計，堅固好翻讀
　　
　　正義是什麼？我們為什麼必須追求這個價值觀？本書透過清楚的圖畫與簡單的問答、解說方式，引導孩子了解正義的定義，以及我們必須追求正義的原因。 
 
　　在一個社群裡，每個人都有自己擅長的事，這正是我們必須互相合作的原因。我們傾聽別人的需求，好比：有人需要負擔得起的住宅、有人想在公園建一個遊戲場、有人想要設置一個農夫市集… 接著大家集思廣益，想想可以怎麼做。
 
　　正義讓人們團結一起，共同解決問題，所有人都能正常的生活。而為了解決問題，人們可以試著告訴大家發生了什麼事？感受是什麼？希望獲得的援助？解決問題或許需要一點時間，但總是會有方法的。
 
　　幼兒擅長觀察生活周遭，提出各式各樣的問題，但大人卻常因不知道該如何談論這些複雜的議題，甚至拒絕與孩子對話。但研究表明，從孩子2歲起開始與他們談論深入的主題，不但幫助孩子理解他們觀察到的世界，還能提高他們的自我意識與自尊，認識並面對不公平的事情，例如歧視與偏見。
 
　　《 A First Conversation 》系列書籍以各式複雜議題為主題，提供家長簡單的解說方式，引導幼童思考深刻的題目。整套系列由各領域專家編寫，書末還提供更多資源與想法來擴充討論內容，非常適合家長與家中幼兒共讀使用。
 
　　更多詳情，可參考First Conversations書系官網：https://www.firstconversations.com/

Based on the research that race, gender, justice, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL’s award-winning First Five Years initiative. She received her MA in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and previously taught in schools, childcare centers, and museums. She has written about early literacy and library services for young children in School Library Journal (where she co-authors the ＂First Steps＂ column with Rachel G. Payne) and has presented on play-based learning at the American Library Association Conference, Young Child Expo, and the Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature.

Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a lifelong student of radical Black feminism and an early childhood educator. She holds an MS in early childhood education from Dominican University and a BA in studies in religion from the University of Michigan. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy. When she’s not working on finishing up her dissertation, she works as a trainer for the Center for Racial Justice in Education, the Human Root, and the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, facilitating workshops for teachers on race, gender, and sexuality.

Sharee Miller is an acclaimed illustrator and author of many picture books, including Don’t Touch My Hair. Raised in St. Thomas in the Caribbean, she is inspired by bright colors and patterns and often uses them in her work. She creates picture books, graphic novels, and illustrations that depict Black joy.