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Chocolate Me! Hardcover – Picture Book, September 27, 2011

by Taye Diggs (Author), Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)

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A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look.

The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is.

For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.

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40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

1 - Preschool
Dimensions

8.62 x 0.36 x 10.79 inches
Publisher

Feiwel & Friends
Publication date

September 27, 2011
ISBN-10

0312603266
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978-0312603267
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“With its universal themes of wanting to fit in, self-acceptance, and self-esteem, this read-aloud offering is sure to strike a chord with many young readers/listeners, and on a variety of subjects, not just race.” ―School Library Journal

“Taye Diggs can act and sing, and now he proves he can write. With Chocolate Me!, the affable Diggs makes an assured foray into the children's book category. Lavishly illustrated by Shane W. Evans, Chocolate embraces a difficult topic with wide arms: colorism.” ―Essence

“Actor Diggs, making his children's book debut, gives an unvarnished take on the emotional impact of taunting that cuts to the core of one's identity… Evans makes the hero's journey to confidence irresistible, with bighearted, stylized pictures that draw on the emotionally exuberant vocabulary of street art and anime.” ―Publishers Weekly

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Feiwel & Friends; First Edition (September 27, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312603266
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312603267
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Preschool
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.62 x 0.36 x 10.79 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #703,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,711 in Children's Black & African American Story Books
- #3,848 in Children's Self-Esteem Books
- #5,984 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)

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Arlington Kyle

Beautiful book

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024

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Educators recommended this book. I added it to my classroom library. I read it at the beginning of the school year. A sweet little boy asked me to read it day after day. I purchased another book and gave it to him as a gift. This book helps children see themselves in books.

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Jody Figuerido

Great book for all children!

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022

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The book is wonderful for all children and a great representation of black children. For early ed and care settings, this is a great one to add to the library corner. Find books that represent all children of different races, ethnicities, family structures etc.

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022

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My 1 year old son loves this book. Every night at bed time this is the only book he want me to read. I’m pretty sure he realized him and the boy in the book look similar. Great story on dealing with racism as a kid.

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Whitney

My sons loves this book

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023

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I bought this book for my son and he instantly lit up. After reading it he said “ Mommy I love this book.” Seeing someone that looked like him made his day.

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Linda Akins

Children understand why we have different skin colors.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021

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I love the book. I have a daycare with children from different ethnic and cultural groups. They all discuss skin colors. When I read it to a child from Japan she was amazed at how many skin tones that are not dark. I discussed it with the parents they had been explaining it to her. The books let her see the difference in skin hair and family dynamics of various colors in one family. The age of the child plays a major role in understanding skin colors. The ages attending my daycare ranges from 1-9 yrs old. Everyday we learn new things the 4-7 yr olds are expressing their sexual ideas.

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Mamakms

WE LOVE CHOCOLATE ME!

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2012

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I ordered CHOCOLATE ME for my youngest son who is 7 years old. He loves the book and carries it with him everywhere he goes! My fourteen year old twins even thought it was cool! I love how the book makes children feel special no matter what their skin tone, background, or looks are. Everyone is different because God made us so and all children should love themselves no matter what anyone says about them. Such a great book! I would love to see it in our school libraries especially with the major problems we have now with bullying. I thought I couldn't love Taye Diggs not one bit more but I was completely wrong. I have a whole new appreciation for him with this book.

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Mimi

My 2yo relates to image of baby

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023

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My 2yo g’daughter is now at an age that she’s identifying the tone of her skin and this books helps her relate

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Teresa J

Great read!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017

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This is a good conversation-starter. The story itself has a nice rhythm, and my daughter has started to comment on the story's message later ("It's never nice to tease someone about how they look, right, Mommy?" and "We all look different because of which part of the world our family comes from!" and, my favorite, "No looks are 'better' than another; we're all just different!") The story is sweet and inviting.

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Keisha

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Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2023

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Cute write, great read for kids.

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Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2023

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Great book

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It does not flow easily

Reviewed in Australia on June 9, 2020

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I was excited to buy this book to expand upon my daughters understanding of racism but was really disappointed. The "chocolate me" pages don't really flow with the other text so it is a bit strange to read aloud.

Juliane Röhricht

Chocolate Me

Reviewed in Germany on May 4, 2014

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Ein super Buch, es ist in einfachem Englisch geschrieben, sodass es auch für sprachanfänger geeignet ist. Es erklärt sehr schön und kindgerecht,warum die Kinder so perfekt sind wie sie sind.
Freue mich schon auf das neue Buch der Schriftsteller Mixed me

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Sarah

Great to boost children's confidence who are getting teased for having curly afro hair.

Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2021

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Easy read, cute book for kids to boost their self-esteem, especially when they get teased at school for looking different compared to caucasian kids.

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