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Parents' Guide to

Wee You-Things

By Amanda Bindel, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Colorful, interactive book lets kids celebrate diversity.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid Books
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What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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age 2+

Based on 1 parent review

Chaz Margarita C.
Chaz Margarita C. Parent of 5-year-old
October 11, 2016
age 2+

Chaz M.

My kiddos love this app, to them its a s ufnny as snl its good.
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What’s It About?

In this interactive rhyming book, kids meet a variety of characters who all have something that makes them unique. Some of these "you-things" can be seen -- like Bea's glasses and Lamar's scar. Some are silly -- like Grace being from outer space or Ruth's purple tooth. Some help kids see their own uniqueness or appreciate differences in others. Brad has two dads, and Dot gets scared a lot. The message is clear: "No one in the world is the same," and "without 'you-things' we'd be boring and plain."

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (1 ):
Kids say (2 ):

The fun drawings in WEE YOU-THINGS will amuse kids and introduce them to differences without making them feel uncomfortable. The various "you-things" displayed show kids differences in appearance, differences in lifestyle, and more -- all things that make each individual special. Kids put themselves in the story by creating their own character, choosing an outfit, and taking their picture with the device's camera or choosing a drawn face; they then get to name their "you-thing" and join the parade celebrating differences. The story is short but powerful. Kids may not play with it for long, but the take-away is worthwhile.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Don't miss the extension questions hidden in the parent section. To access, tap and hold the heart at the top of the screen, go to the How It Works, and swipe to the last page.

  • Help kids build empathy by making connections between the characters and your kid, yourself, or loved ones.

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Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

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