Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Bright, upbeat celebration of individuality and curiosity.
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What's the Story?
Penny Purple brings her celebration of individuality, perseverance, curiosity, and lots of silliness to the classroom in THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PURPLE SCHOOLS. With her friends and teachers, she shows how important it is to try and understand one another and find common ground. Their cooperation and empathy reach beyond the school to the wider community as they try to build one another up to be their whole, true, unique selves.
Is It Any Good?
This follow-up to the first "Purple People" book is a lovely reminder to be authentic, empathetic, and silly. The World Needs More Purple Schools is a great read-aloud, with lots of exclamation points and ways to show enthusiasm for the fantastic ideas on brightly colorful pages. The diverse faces on the pages reinforce how important individuality is, and the way curiosity is called out and celebrated is a powerful reminder of the importance of an often overlooked trait. The messaging is a bit over the top for older readers, so this book is best for kids age 3 to 5.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes them unique like each person in The World Needs More Purple Schools. How are you different from other people in your family? In your class? What do you like about your unique qualities?
How can you help other people be curious? What helps you be curious?
What do you do when people in your class disagree on how to do a project?
Book Details
- Authors :
- Illustrator : Daniel Wiseman
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publication date : June 21, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 7
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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