We live in a world of infinite variety: people of all colors, creeds, political affiliations, ethnic backgrounds, and educational experiences. A smart and sensitive little boy imagines that all the people around him are a different color. Would that change things in any significant way?

The boy surmises even if his best friend were blue he would still play soccer with him. Even if his doctor were yellow, he would still try to help the little boy if he was sick. Even if she were orange, the babysitter would still try to think up games for them to play. Externals like appearance do not matter as much as what lies inside each person. Or as the little boy puts it: People "like you just because you're you."

Writer Vera Kochan and illustrator Viviana Garofoli have put together a simple but elegant children's book affirming the special qualities and talents of individuals and a celebration of the diversity of humankind. Children from 4 years and up will enjoy and appreciate this book.