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Picture books tagged with: diversity

Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners

Do Unto Otters: A Book about MannersEncouraging young children to respect differences in others and act with kindness and politeness.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Manners & Politeness
Tags: co-operation, diversity, friends, prejudice

My Dads

My DadsThis book gives a very positive view of living within a blended family. Both men are very proactive parents and the book shows many positive images of the time they spend with their daughter.

Categories: Divorce / Separation, Non-traditional Families
Tags: diversity, divorce, father, marriage

Sometimes

SometimesChildren with siblings with long term illness

Categories: Courage, Disabilities, Doctors, Hospitals & Operations, Serious Illness
Tags: brother, diversity, gratitude, illness, injections, sister, wheelchair

Beegu

BeeguA story for anyone who has ever felt lonely, lost and unloved. Children who have experienced loneliness may empathise with Beegu. This book teaches the importance of being kind to others, particularly those who have moved from a different place and may be feeling homesick and anxious.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, diversity, friends, loneliness, separation anxiety

Everybody Matters: A First Look at Respect for Others

Everybody Matters: A First Look at Respect for OthersThis non-fiction picture book introduces children to the concept of respect, fair treatment and anti-discrimination. It explains that you can earn respect by being polite, honest and by listening to others: qualities that will ultimately lead to making the world a better place.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Gratitude, Kindness, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, diversity, prejudice

All Kinds of Fears: a Lift-the-Flap Book

All Kinds of Fears: a Lift-the-Flap Book

Categories: Animal Phobias, Anxiety, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, diversity, emotions, fears, multicultural, phobias

Ready, Steady, Grow!

ReadyDescribing to the very young positive things they can do to help their bodies grow strong and healthy. May also reassure a child eager to 'be grown up' that each day, little by little, they are moving towards this. Personal safety issues, healthy eating and good hygiene are also touched upon.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Getting Dressed, Healthy Eating & Exercise, Safety and Protection, Wanting to be Grown Up, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: diet, diversity, eating, exercise, growing up, hygiene, wheelchair

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself
Tags: diversity, multicultural

But Martin

But MartinDifference/Friendship/Fitting In

Categories: Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself
Tags: anxiety, diversity, friends, school

My Friend With Autism

My Friend With Autism

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Disabilities
Tags: autism, diversity, friends

Best Friends: A Pop-up Book

Best Friends: A Pop-up Book

Categories: Disabilities
Tags: diversity, wheelchair

Snug!

Snug!A comforting board book that includes illustrations of a child wearing glasses and a wheel-chair user.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Disabilities, Wearing Glasses / Eye patch
Tags: diversity, glasses, wheelchair

Something Else

Something Else

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself
Tags: diversity, friends, loneliness

It’s Okay to be Different

It's Okay to be DifferentReinforcing the view that being different is a positive thing.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Confidence & Self-esteem
Tags: diversity, imaginary friend, wheelchair

Invisible Isabelle

Invisible IsabelleThis may encourage children to embrace their creativity and self-expression and not to succumb to peer-pressure and bullying.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Curiosity & Creativity, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: confidence, diversity, persistence, prejudice

Mommy, Mama and Me

Mommy

Categories: Non-traditional Families
Tags: diversity, same-sex parents

Elmer

Elmer

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Uncategorized
Tags: diversity

Josh and Jaz have three mums

Josh and Jaz have three mumsA thoughtful introduction to adoption and same-sex parenting

Categories: Adoption & Fostering, Non-traditional Families
Tags: anxiety, diversity, same-sex parents

Manners On Holiday

Manners On HolidayThe Manners books show children how to resolve small difficulties they might face in their daily lives. These stories help children to develop their social skills early in a fun and friendly way.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Holidays & Travel, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, diversity, friends, hygiene, rudeness, sharing, table manners

The Animal Boogie

The Animal BoogieCelebrating diversity, providing images of children of different ethnic backgrounds and wheelchair users.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Disabilities
Tags: diversity, multicultural, wheelchair

Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale

Over the Moon: An Adoption TaleA good choice for an adopted child who was born overseas, or lives in a multi-cultural home

Categories: Adoption & Fostering
Tags: diversity, foster, multicultural

Dad David, Baba Chris and Me

Dad DavidProvides guidance and support to children who are being parented by gay men. Encourages an appreciation of, and acceptance of, same-sex parents, and shows that families come in all shapes and sizes. Promotes a positive view of gay relationships.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Adoption & Fostering, Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Non-traditional Families, Sadness
Tags: anger, anxiety, diversity, emotions, father, friends, multicultural, prejudice, same-sex parents

All Kinds of People: a Lift-the-Flap Book

All Kinds of People: a Lift-the-Flap Book

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself
Tags: diversity, multicultural

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