COLORS CARTER CARVER'S WAY (Midwest Book Reviews)

 Colors Carter Carver's Way is a children's picture book about a smart young African American boy named Carter. Carter loves school and is good at many things. He simply does not understand the concept of colors. He's managed to keep it a secret by finding different ways to guess the colors presented to him.

Carter fears that eventually his classmates will find out that he doesn't really know his colors and has to guess them. When that happens, he's sure they will tease him. Should he keep his secret safe by just staying home from school?

His wise mother patiently listens to his concern and comes up with an idea. Hopefully, with a little support at home and some creative consideration on his part, she can help him think through his issues and possibly find a resolution.

Colors Carter Carver's Way is more than a story about color perception. It's about problem-solving, positivity, support systems, and handling the inevitable teasing that comes from being perceived as different or lacking by one's peers.

Through Carter and his mother's reactions and approach to his big issue, kids ages 4-9 receive insights on how their everyday problems may be solved through some creative alternative thinking.

Colors Carter Carver's Way provides many lessons suitable for adult and child interaction and discussion. Ideally, it will be chosen as an example of positive and creative approaches to life's adversities, empowering a child to reconsider their own abilities, disabilities, and attitudes.---MidWest Book Reviews (Reviewer's Choice)