If you are looking to expand the range of books you offer which feature characters or themes which include diversity, kindness, anti-bullying, racism and special needs. then here are some ideas for your book corner. These books can be shared, or read with, children and are divided into specific topic areas.
By highlighting the ways children are different from one another it helps them to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to be Different, a children's picture book about diversity and kindness, by Sharon Purtill is a good example as it encourages children to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.
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Readers will come away with the message: "You should always be kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, YOU are different too." |
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Who Do I see in the Mirror? By Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewol is the debut book of the Philly & Friends collection of stories. The book was inspired by the author's 18-month-old daughter. |
In addition to the books listed by topic below, we are also happy to share information on:
- Early Years Fiction Books
- Top Tips for Toys for SEND children
- BookTrust Represents is a programme created to promote and improve the representation of people of colour in children’s books so that all children read a range of books that reflect them and their wider communities.
