An Angel Just Like Me

Age Range: 4 – 8 years

As Tyler and his family decorate the Christmas tree, he begins to wonder: Why are all the Christmas tree angels blonde-haired, pink-cheeked little girls? Aren’t there any black angels? No one can answer his question — not his mom, not his dad, not even Carl, the mall Santa.

As Tyler combs the stores looking for a black angel, he discovers there are none to be found. But sometimes Santa has a surprise or two in his sleigh.

Beautifully written and illustrated, this appealing story tackles the serious issues of race and gender in a way that all children can understand.