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What Shall We Tell You?

by Wade Hudson

A poem of reassurance in the face of cruelty

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A poem of reassurance in the face of cruelty

Wade Hudson frames the book as a series of questions and answers about what to tell children when they encounter exclusion, bullying, violence, or other hardships. Its central reassurance is that love and kindness can help children meet those difficulties, while affirming that every child belongs and can be themselves. Tonya Engel’s illustrations accompany the poem, giving the picture book a visual counterpart to its themes of hope and inclusivity.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering themes of belonging, kindness, and difficult experiences
  • Families and educators seeking a picture book that addresses bullying, exclusion, or adversity
  • Readers interested in poetry and illustrated books by Black creators

Themes

Hope amid adversityBelonging and inclusionKindnessBullying and exclusion

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Book overview

A much-needed poem of hope and love for children facing adversity due to bigotry, bullying, violence, or other causes.

This moving picture book from Black creators Wade Hudson and Tonya Engel empowers children ages 4-8 to face life's challenges with courage and confidence.


"What shall we tell you / when our world / sometimes seems / dark and uninviting?"

What do we say to children when they encounter exclusion, hatred, or cruelty? In this poem, Wade Hudson uses a series of questions and answers to reassure children that despite the very real problems we sometimes face, "love, like cream in milk, / will rise to the top."

Accompanied by Tonya Engel's lush illustrations, Hudson sensitively delivers his message of hope, love, and inclusivity. He affirms that every child belongs, can be themselves, and is strengthened by kindness.
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