School might be a bit different for many children due to the pandemic. Whether you’re homeschooling or sending your children to special programs, the books curated below help to remind children of school and get them into a mindset for making these changes comfortable.
These back to school books are great for toddlers and feature characters and an environment that are relatable.
A DAY FULL OF FEELINGS
Our favorite animal friends are heading to school in Beginning Baby’s A DAY FULL OF FEELINGS.
Each page features an emotion, along with helpful solutions provided by their friends that make them feel better.
School can be tough for some children, and books like these encourage them to be brave and express themselves, making school fun and exciting.
The bold, colorful illustrations are engaging and interactive and are perfect for teaching children about emotions. Publisher: Chronicle Books. AGE: 2-4
THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY
THE BOO-BOO’s OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by Chelsea Wallace is thoughtful and hilarious.
It portrays an elementary school nurse as he highlights the activities of her day.
She gets to school early, and before she begins her routine, she is bombarded by students and teachers wanting assistance.
From aches and pains, cuts and sprains to colds and simple motivations, she helps each one, so they all leave happy.
After school, she rides her bike home where she’s greeted by her dog, who gives her lots of love.
We were obsessed with this book and appreciated how valuable and important school nurses are. The illustrations by Alison Farrell are bold, vibrant and quirky and make this book so much fun to read and a great addition to any school’s library. Publisher: Chronicle Books. AGE: 2-4
YOU RULE!
YOU RULE by Rilla Alexander is extremely fun and informative.
It features a cute boy who asks questions and provides wonderfully different ways and meaning of answering.
From how strong are you to how fast and how happy, each page highlights an emotion, and provides helpful words to express and answer those questions.
The bold and vibrant yellowish illustrations on each page are absolutely imaginative and informative. Making this book perfect for every home and classroom.
It’s motivating and inspiring and allows children and even adults, to express themselves in a fun and exciting way. Publisher: Chronicle Books. AGE: 2-4
THE BOY WHO TRIED TO SHRINK HIS NAME
THE BOY, WHO TRIED TO SHRINK HIS NAME by Sandhya Parappukkaran celebrates the uniqueness of one’s name.
It features a boy named Zimdalamashkermishkad who wants to shorten his name and isn’t excited to introduce himself on the first day of school.
He introduced himself as Zim, when he met a girl named Elly on the bus, and they become friends.
When he returned home, he asked his mom to change his name to Zim, but she explained the importance of his name, and what it means.Later that day, while learning to skate, he taught his friend Elly how to say his name. He realized that just as learning to skateboard, he can gradually add more syllables to his name, making it easier to pronounce. Eventually Elly learned his entire name.
With bold illustrations by Michelle Pereira, this book is absolutely captivating and celebrates the uniqueness of individuality.
Not everyone is going to remember or know how to pronounce your name, but the most important thing is not being ashamed of who you are and what your name represents. Publisher: Abram’s Books. AGE: 2-4
LITTLE BUNNY, BIG GERMS
LITTLE BUNNY, BIG GERMS by Rosemary Wells is a cute book that encourages children to practice proper hygiene.
P. J. Finnegan Bunny hated to wash his hands while at school.
When he gets a cold and has to leave school, he quickly learns that when we wash our hands and cover our mouths, when we sneeze, we can prevent germs from spreading.
With bold illustrations, this beautiful and timeless book is perfect for every home and classroom. Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. AGE: 2-4
READY FOR SCHOOL WORDS
READY FOR SCHOOL WORDS by Hannah Campbell is an interactive book of words.
It features the daily activities of seven families and the plethora of words that we see every day. It is super engaging and makes it fun to learn new words.
Bold and vividly illustrated by Sara Rhys, it celebrates diversity and each page is laden with words that are relatable to our lives.
Whether at home, school, at the beach, or camping, we are surrounded by words. Words that bind a family, community, and the world.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Kids. AGE: 3-7
THIS IS A SCHOOL
THIS IS A SCHOOL by John Schu celebrates all that makes schools the community it is.
Every teacher, student, and principal play an integral role in making the school a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.
A school isn’t just a building. It’s a family that share, love, and support and allows children to learn, grow and thrive.
With bold and vivid illustrations by Veronica Miller Jamison, this book is perfect for every home and classroom. It promotes diversity and is great for back-to-school jitters. Publisher: Candlewick Press. AGE: 4-8
TOMATOES IN MY LUNCHBOX
TOMATOES IN MY LUNCHBOX, written by Costantia Manoli is a remarkable story of friendship and belonging.
After moving to a new country, a cute girl feels lonely on her first day of school.
The teacher and students mispronounced her name, and her tomato at lunch differs from the other lunches.
She longs for her home country, where the sound of her name is soft and familiar.
With reassurances from her family, she is brave enough to make a friend who shares a common interest and sparks the start of a great friendship.
Moving to another country is never an easy change and, coupled with the start of a brand new school, it may be harder to adjust.
Having a supportive family and the courage to be bold can help make adjusting easier.
The bold and distinctive illustrations by Magdalena Mora are always amazing and capture the essence of the message in this book. It’s definitely a book for your home or school library. Publisher: Roaring Brook Press. AGE: 5-8
CLAYTON PARKER REALLY REALLY REALLY HAS TO PEE
In CLAYTON PARKER REALLY REALLY REALLY HAS TO PEE by Cinco Paul, Clayton Parker is super excited about attending a field trip to the San Francisco zoo with his school.He can’t wait to see tigers and other animals, but as soon as he gets on the bus, he needs to tinkle.
With the restroom out of order and contemplating just letting it out in the bushes, Clayton searches everywhere for a place to pee. Maybe he could just keep it in, but he didn’t want to make the mistake of peeing on himself like David France.
Soon he found a restroom and finally let nature take its course, but something happens as soon as he leaves the restroom that will have little readers rolling laughing.
With quirky and witty illustrations by Gladys Jose, this book is hilarious, and Clayton is just adorable. It also makes a wonderful read-aloud, and it’s perfect for potty training. Publisher: Abrams Books. AGE: 2-6
SCHOOL IS WHEREVER I AM
SCHOOL IS WHEREVER I AM by Ellie Peterson encourages children to never stop learning.
At school, they learn, play, and explore, but it is more than the building. School can be wherever you are.
Whether you’re at an aquarium, spending time with family, or watching the stars, you can never stop learning and exploring.
The vivid and bold illustrations are absolutely brilliant. Publisher: Roaring Brook Press. AGE: 2-6
ONE BOY WATCHING
ONE BOY WATCHING by Grant Snider is full of wonder and delight. Sitting alone on a school bus, a boy basks in his surroundings and is immersed in the serenity of the bus ride to school.
As they drive along, he notices the animals, flowers, and rusting cars, until an influx of children boards the bus after him.
He observes the actions of each student on the bus but also stays engulfed by the beauty outside the bus. Passing trains and houses, until he’s finally at school and daydreams of the bus ride home.
We love books that encourage children to explore their surroundings. Living in the moment is one of the best ways to enjoy what’s important around you.
With magnificent illustrations, this book was an instant favorite and perfect for back-to-school. Publisher: Chronicle Books. AGE: 4-8
MY FIRST READY FOR SCHOOL
One of our favorite back-to-school books is MY FIRST READY FOR SCHOOL by Priddy learning.
It introduces children to basic concepts that help prepare them for school and features fun activities such as lift and flaps the peak curiosity.
The pull-down tabs are so relatable and can help to familiarize children with a typical school day.
They can learn colors, shapes, opposites, patterns, and so much more.
This fun and creative book is definitely top of our list for pre-schoolers and perfect for first-day jitters. AGE: 3-5
HANG IN THERE
HANG IN THERE by Sabrina and Eunice Moyle celebrate friendship and is full of hope.
We all have days that just don’t go as planned and for this cute kitty, everything seems to go wrong.
After encouragement from friends and witty humor, a terribly depressing day turned into one full of laughter and hope.
With colorful illustrations, this cheerful gem will motivate and uplift little readers. It’s also a perfect early morning read for both home and the classroom. Publisher: Abrams Books (Age 4-8)
SCHOOL IS COOL
Sabrina and Eunice Moyle are back with another amazing book. SCHOOL IS COOL features, animal friends, as they prepare for their first day of school.
From first day jitters to meeting the teacher and making friends, each page introduces children to a day at school that is full of laughter and fun.
With beautiful, bold, and vibrant illustrations, this book teaches the value of school and encourages your little ones to explore their creativity and enjoy learning.
It’s reassuring and full of positivity. Making it perfect for parents and educators. AGE:4-8
YOU ARE HERE
YOU ARE HERE by Zach Manbeck is such a sweet, encouraging book of hope.
Featuring diverse children in bold and vibrant yellowish-green hues, it encourages children to explore life at their own pace.
This motivational ode to life is perfect for every home and classroom because it promotes self-awareness and self-acceptance and inspires children to never give up. AGE 3-5
THE NEW KID HAS FLEAS
THE NEW KID HAS FLEAS by Ame Dyckman celebrates differences and fosters friendships.
When a new girl named Kiki arrives at school, the other students stare and talk because she looks and acts differently. One kid even said she has fleas.
Narrated by a little boy who gets randomly paired with her for a science project, he is curious to know more about her peculiarity.
He discovers that though her family lives in the wild and is different, she’s a lot of fun, and they work well together. And she definitely does not have fleas.
This book encourages children to be themselves and also accept others for who they are without judgment.
The vibrant and witty illustrations by Eda Kaban are going to delight little readers.
School is reopening and not everyone is going to look like you, but that’s OK. AGE: 4-8
BE STRONG
Pat Zietlow Miller is back with another amazing book called BE STRONG. It follows one of our favorite books, ‘Be Kind,’ and definitely did not disappoint.
This wonderful book features a girl named Tanisha as she struggles to understand the meaning of being strong.
Most days she isn’t as strong as her friend Cayla, who can easily climb the gym walls, so she asked her family for help.
Together, they offer different but wondering examples or what strength means to them.
Later, Tanisha learned that strength isn’t always about muscles, but about being a great friend or neighbor or even having the courage to create change in your community.
With vivid and bright illustrations by Jen Hill, BE STRONG encourages children to excel and promotes self-love and determination. AGE:4-8
HENRY AT HOME
HENRY AT HOME by Megan Maynor is a super sweet story. Henry and Liza are inseparable siblings. From similar haircuts to their special twisted tree spot, they did everything together.
This changed when Liza started school and Henry remained at home. Henry was sad, but soon realized he can still have fun without Liza.
When Liza returned home, they both had new things to teach each other about their day and learned that even though they may be separated, they can still have fun when they’re together.
With vibrant, colorful, and playful illustrations by Alea Marley, this book was an instant favorite. It encourages sibling bonding and fosters independence. AGE:2-4
HOW TO BE COOLER THAN COOL
In HOW TO BE COOLER THAN COOL by Sean Taylor, three animal friends find a pair of sunglasses that they thought would make them look cool.
Cat thought it would make her slide backward down the slide. Cockatoo thought he could dance on the see-saw, and Pig thought he could stand and swing, but all their tricks ended with accidents.
When Chick arrives, she proves that sunglasses don’t make them cool, but the best way to be cool is by being yourself and having fun.
With vibrant and witty illustrations by Jean Jullien, this book makes a perfect addition to our summer/back-to-school favorites.
It’s about friendship and encourages children to just be themselves. AGE:4-8
DANBI LEADS THE SCHOOL PARADE
DANBI LEADS THE SCHOOL PARADE by Anna Kim is a delightful dream to read and portrays how food can always unite.
Danbi is excited to start her new school in America after migrating from Korea, but her way of doing things was a little different from the other children. They did not understand her, so she did things alone.
At lunch, she amazed all the other children with her delicious food. This was the perfect opportunity to allow them to explore her culture and learn about who she was.
From chopstick fun to tapping on juice boxes, a parade started through the lunchroom and into the playground. She made friends and even learned to write her name in English.
This book is totally relatable, and it’s another perfect back to school book for children from a different country and whose first language isn’t English.
It’s about friendship and community and the wonderful illustrations are vibrant and bright, making this a total favorite of ours. AGE:4-8
WAYS TO WELCOME
What are some ways you welcome someone? WAYS TO WELCOME by Linda Ashman portrays the many ways you welcome.
From inviting someone to play on the first day of school and welcome signs at the airport to neighborhood greetings, giving a warm welcome sends a message of belonging.
The illustrations Joey Chou are absolutely vibrant with bold, bright hues that children will love
ELLIE'S DRAGON
ELLIE’S DRAGON by Bob Graham is such an adorable story.
It features a cute girl names Ellie and her imaginary dragon named Scratch.
They played together everyday and Ellie even took him to preschool where the other children loved him.
As she grew older Scratch began to fade, making it hard for Ellie to see him and then he was finally gone.
Every kid has had an imaginary friend at some point and it’s quite OK. Scratch may not have been Ellie’s imaginary friend anymore, but he was a friend to someone else.
The illustrations are bright and witty with a great message. AGE:4-8
OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR
OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR by A.E. Ali is another favorite of ours.
It’s Musa’s first day of school, and as he sat in class, he looked at all the new faces who will be his friends and realize that they don’t look the same.
For show and tell they had to talk about their favorite day of the year, so the other classmates can celebrate with them.
Musa loves Eid-al-Fitr, Mo’s favorite Rosh Hashanah, Moisès loved Christmas and Kevin’s favorite day was Pi Day since his family loved science.
They all shared everything about their favorite holiday with the class, and they celebrated with decorations, food, and drinks throughout the school year. When the school year ended, they learned so much about their classmates and became great friends.
This book was clearly one of our favorites this year. We love celebrating diversity and inclusivity. It allows children to appreciate people’s differences.
Teachers also play a very vital role in allowing children to explore their creativity and appreciate other cultures.
The Illustrations by Rahele Jomepour Bell are magnificent with vivid and vibrant textures that breathe life into the message of this book. AGE:4-8
RUNAWAY PUMPKINS
RUNAWAY PUMPKINS by Teresa Bateman is so much fun to read. It’s field trip day and the children are super excited to be heading to the pumpkin patch.
While there they see pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, and they each get one, plus a huge one that they place on the bus.
On the way back to school, the bus hit a bump and all the pumpkins fell out into the neighbors’ yards. Though the children were sad, they turned their frowns into smiles as they decorate the large pumpkin with paper and glue.
During the harvest fair, the neighbors surprised the children with some special pumpkin treats.
This book is a delight and perfect for Autumn. It’s very creative and inspires children to create their own pumpkin crafts.
The illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman are vibrant with fall colors that capture the entire essence of the book. AGE:4-8
OLLIE AND AUGUSTUS
OLLIE AND AUGUSTUS by Gabriel Evans celebrate the friendship between a boy and his dog. Ollie is small like a pickling jar and Augustus was big as a fridge but they are best friends that do everything together. They painted, climbed trees, and even collected sticks.
That all changed when Ollie had to start school. He did not want his best friend Augustus to be alone, so he drew up a poster to find a dog-buddy for him while he is at school.
Dogs were lined up for a play date, but none were successful. Meanwhile, Augustus continued collecting sticks and kept himself occupied while Ollie was at school and he could not wait until Ollie returned home to play with him.
This book is great for children who are heading to school for the first time or have to leave their pets or something they cherish.
It also celebrates our differences, and children learn that being different makes the world more fun. The watercolor illustrations are bright and vibrant and children will love it. AGE:4-8
PLAY DAY SCHOOL DAY
Toni Yuly’s PLAY DAY SCHOOL DAY is such a sweet book. As Mona heads outside to play with her brother Milo, she’s super excited about school tomorrow.
Milo is curious to know what’s so exciting about it, and she couldn’t wait to let him know how much fun she has.
From riding the school bus and practicing reading and writing to learning about Science, Math, Arts and Music. Apart from all that, you get to play with your friends and that makes Milo super excited.
This book is perfect for siblings as they enter school and encourages younger siblings who are going to preschool.
As Mona pretends to be at school with her brother, he is intrigued and can’t wait to learn and have fun like he has with his sister.
The magnificent pastel illustrations are fun, vibrant and playful. AGE:2-6
OUR CLASS IS A FAMILY
OUR CLASS IS A FAMILY by Shannon Olsen is a beautiful book about family and friendship.
It portrays the warmth and love between children in a classroom.
They spend each day together, learning, playing, and supporting each other just like a family. Family isn’t always your mother, father, or siblings, it’s the people who love and care for you.
A classroom should feel like home since children spend most of their day there.
Home isn’t where you live, it’s who’s there for you and the love you share. The illustrations by Sandie Sonke are extremely vibrant and vivid and children will love it. AGE:2-4
MY FRIEND
MY FRIEND by Taye Diggs is a beautiful book about friendship and integrity. It features two boys who are best friends and do everything together.
From special handshakes to fun school bus rides, they are inseparable. Part of being a good friend is always having each other’s backs no matter what.
It’s also about doing the right thing when you see a friend doing something wrong. When his best friend trips a boy in gym class, he stepped up and helped the boy but also let his friend know his actions were wrong.
We love this book because it teaches us to be courageous and stand up for others, even if it’s someone we love who does wrong. We lead by example so and being nice to one another can create great friendships.
Children will love the bluish-yellow illustrations by Shane W. Evans. It’s always so bright and vibrant. AGE:4-8
I PROMISE
I PROMISE by Lebron James is full of positive affirmations that are guaranteed to encourage and uplift.
It allows children to celebrate their uniqueness while learning and exploring their differences.
Coupled with vibrant, colorful illustrations by one of our favorite illustrators, Nina Mata, this book is a must-have for every home. AGE:4-8
FIRST DAY CRITTER JITTERS
FIRST DAY CRITTER JITTERS by Jory John is absolutely hilarious.
Our favorite animal friends are heading to school, but their features make it hard for them to participate in school activities.
Sloth is too slow and always arrives late, and Snake can’t wear a backpack. They all have that first day jitters but guess what, so does their teacher, Mr. Sherwood, the armadillo who has a bad memory.
All isn’t lost. They figured out a way to work together and help each other through school. The mouse helps with remembering everyone’s names, the snake was on chalk duty and the little kangaroo reassures the teacher that being out of his shell isn’t that bad.
This book is amazing and reassures children that cooperation gets the job done. AGE:4-8
NOLA'S SCRIBBLES SAVE THE DAY
NOLA’S SCRIBBLES SAVE THE DAY by Cristina Lalli explores adventures in creativity. It features a girl named Nola, who loved making scribbles everywhere she went.
She created her own magical world where she hid her scribbles from people who did not understand. However, Nola wanted people to understand, so she started creating art by changing the way she scribbled.
This left her mind worn out and blank. She realized that many other artists sometimes get stuck on a blank canvas, and they just need that encouragement to scribble on through. She started creating art that SHE loved and not what she thought people would love, and it inspired others to follow.
We love books like these. As creative people, we tend to make art that people would love and people should understand that art is an expression of yourself. It’s about who you are, not who people want you to be and that is the value that this book instills into children and even grownups.
Drawing inspiration from people around you and staying true to your art and never compromising. It’s inspirational, and the illustrations are bright and witty. AGE:4-8
NANA AKUA GOES TO SCHOOL
NANA AKUA GOES TO SCHOOL by Tricia Elam Walker is a celebration of culture and diversity.
Zura loves circle time at school, but became worried when her teacher announces that Monday is Grandparents Day.
The other children were so excited. Alejo’s Abuelo was a great fisherman and Bisou’s Mimi was a great dentist. However, Zura’s Nana was not like most grandparents.
Zura adores her Nana. She grew up in a part of West Africa, where they carved statues out of wood and the trees dripped with mangoes.
Nana Akua looked different. When she was younger, her parents followed an old African tradition that puts marks on her face to indicate her family’s tribe. It was a permanent mark that represented beauty and confidence.
Zura worries about what the other children might think, but her Nana reassured her that bringing her handmade quilt could help explain what the marks on her face means.
On grandparents’ day, Nana Akua amazed the entire class as she explained her marking and what the symbols on the quilt meant. She even painted symbols on the children’s faces.
We love this book. It is full of Ghanaian culture and makes children proud to represent where they come from.
We are all different and sometimes scars or markings tell a story of our history. Children will love the vivid and bright illustrations by April Harrison it captures the essence of the book and brings as it to life. AGE:4-8
YOUR NAME IS A SONG
YOUR NAME IS A SONG by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a perfect celebration of names and their meanings.
Your name is the first introduction during any social setting, especially at school, and for Kora-Jalimuso’s first day of school, this proved difficult because no one at school could pronounce her name.
Feeling dismayed, she told her mother, who teaches her how important her name is and its likeness to a song.
It is the melody played by street musicians, the tapping of feet, and patting of her chest. Names come from the heart.
We loved every single thing about this book, and the bright and vibrant illustrations by Luisa Uribe are majestic.
It allows everyone, especially children, to embrace their unique names.
Children and even grownups have trouble pronouncing very eccentric names which can leave you feeling like they don’t belong, but this book provides a reassuring way to teach them in a fun and exciting way. AGE:4-8
PEARL GOES TO PRESCHOOL
PEARL GOES TO PRESCHOOL by Julie Fortenberry is such a delightful book that helps encourage children as they head to preschool.
It features a cute girl name Pearl who loves dancing at her mother’s ballet school.
Her mother informs her that preschool isn’t like ballet school, but she can learn things such as the alphabet and counting.
She can finger paints and play dress up and best of all she can dance and have fun with her friends. Pearl thought about it all night, then decided that she would love to go.
Sometimes it’s hard trying new things, but with reassurances from the people we love, it makes it OK to try them because they can be fun.
School is about to start, and we love that this book provides a smooth transition by drawing reference from her dance school to preschool, making it easier for her to understand. AGE:2-6
BUTTERFLIES BELONG HERE
BUTTERFLIES BELONG HERE by Deborah Hopkinson is such a delightful and informative story that portrays the life cycles of monarch butterflies as they migrate from Mexico to the north of America during the seasons.
It features an immigrant girl who learned English by reading about butterflies. Her love of monarch butterflies inspired her to make changes so that these butterflies can thrive.
Female monarch butterflies only lay eggs on one kind of plant called Milkweed. Milkweed is slowly becoming scarce because of human pollution and developmental buildings being built where they grew. With the help of her school’s librarian, teachers, and other students, they created a Monarch Way Station for planting milkweed to attract more butterflies.
This book is absolutely inspirational and relates to the girl as she also migrated to a new place, navigating and transforming through life’s changes. Children can learn about these magnificent creatures and their life cycles. They help pollinate plants and they should be cherished and be allowed to thrive.
BUTTERFLIES BELONG HERE is perfect for educators and little aspiring naturist. It encourages children to make changes that help the environment. Allowing them to be brave and make a difference. The beautiful and vibrant illustrations by Meilo So are breathtaking and perfectly transcends the message in the book. AGE:4-10
BE PATIENT, CIRCE
With uplifting rhymes, Natalie McChlery promotes self-love and self-acceptance in her debut book, BE PATIENT, CIRCE’.
Circe’ is a young phoenix who worries that she won’t be as good as the other students at her school. Her friend Kaliope the mermaid is an amazing singer and Lutfi the unicorn is thoughtful and sweet. They both receive praises from the teacher and Circé wants praises too.
Each day she discusses her dilemma with Mama Phoenix who gives her wonderful advice. Be patient, learn from others, and be yourself are some gems her mother gives.
This book encourages children to be themselves while being patient and working hard to achieve their goals.
The relatability of the story is current and relevant, which makes it a perfect book for teachers and educators who wish to promote self-approval and acceptance within the school system.
Children sometimes feel pressured to be like their peers.
This informative book helps parents answer some tough questions children ask, while reassuring them they will always be ENOUGH.
AGE 4-8, PUBLISHER: Hasmark Publishing.
I'M AFRAID YOUR TEDDY IS IN THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Jancee Dunn and Scott Nash are back with another teddy tale.
In I’M AFRAID YOUR TEDDY IS IN THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, Teddy and his friends find themselves in the principal office after creating some mischief around the school.
From having a party with the cafeteria food, to pouring bubbles into the instrument in the music room, these stuffed friends are out for some fun at all costs. As they out-craft the adults, they finally got caught and are sent to the principal’s office.
This book is absolutely hilarious and children would love how imaginative it is. The illustrations by Scott Nash are always colorful and witty. AGE:4-8
THE DAY YOU BEGIN
THE DAY YOU BEGIN by Jacqueline Woodson is another absolutely beautiful book about diversity, acceptance and inclusivity.
It’s about finding the courage to TELL YOUR STORY and features children in a classroom recapping their fun activities all summer.
It shows how opening up and letting people know who you truly are can be a beautiful thing. You might look different, talk different or even eat different foods, it’s okay to be YOU. Little Angelina was afraid her summer activities weren’t as extravagant as the other children in her class, so she silenced herself but ultimately found the courage to TELL HER STORY.
Your story is yours alone and it can give you strength and courage to make friends and soon you’ll realize you’re not as different as you thought you were.
This book is an absolute must-have for parents and educators. The illustrations by Rafael López are absolutely breath-taking and vibrant.
WHAT’S YOUR STORY? AGE:4-8
ALL ARE WELCOME
ALL ARE WELCOME by Alexandra Penfold is an amazing book about Diversity and Inclusivity. This book features children of all races and cultural backgrounds at a school that is warm and welcoming.
They go through the day supporting, playing and learning with each other and everyone just looks so happy. I love books about inclusivity and diversity because it teaches children to accept and support people who may not look like them.
The illustrations by Suzanne Kaufman is absolutely stunning and full of vibrant colors that capture the essence of the book. It even features a poster of all cultures that I will share in my story. AGE:2-4
