In the book, after being banned, they find others who have been made to feel unwelcome, different, and lesser and start their own pet club, one that welcomes everyone and their pets no matter what. It is not until he is asked by Purple to draw him a blue ocean that he finally finds a place where he belongs. I always choke up reading this book because it is so beautiful and a great reminder for all of us that while we so often focus on what we see as different most of what we have is in common. My Friend Isabelle: This charming tale encourages readers to think about what makes a friendship special. I think that is so important because when you are getting bullied, it’s hard to make sense of it, and often there is no clear reason for being a target. This book by the author of The Juice Box Bully helps children learn the meaning of empathy. Teaching our children to be the type of people that notice the lone child sitting on the bench with no one else to play with is no easy task. The book follows a sister who is looking for her brother in their San Francisco neighborhood. And how we really should have more books for kids about inclusion and acceptance in our home library. Also available from: Amazon. Paperback. All crayons come with a label but is that label always, right? Every time I read this I get goosebumps. One line in the book stands out to me and is why I think this book had to be included in this list; ” People together from far and wide, we’re all on this planet, we’re on the same side.”  It doesn’t always feel like that to kids or adults but if we teach children to see the similarities, to try to make the connections and to be includers we have a lot better chance to make that come true! The author does a beautiful job at recognizing the feelings of rejection, loneliness, and anger that children feel when this happens. It made me cry the first time I read it with my children and every single time since. (2019 Update: Unfortunately Mikayla passed away recently. The story is about how after he had left the pigeons he met colorful birds that accepted him and themselves for the ways they were unique and from that Peter started to love himself. It’s Mine! It begins with a tragedy, a house fire, and highlights the neighborhood coming together to help the family. She does the right thing and gains confidence in herself in the process. Lucy struggles with being teased, but ultimately she helps her bully when he needs it even though he does not deserve her help. A cute and fun book about kids learning to accept a classmate who is different from them. Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun by Maria Dismondy. By reading a book about inclusion, the concept won’t be new to them when they go off to school. Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, is a wonderful tale of a little girl who is a born scientist. My 7-year-old said “So I shouldn’t say she anymore? by Francesca Sanna. Oh and please don’t think it’s a girly book, it’s not, my son loved it. This list is not set in stone – what book would you have me add to it? I remember it from when I was a little girl, and it hasn’t lost its charm. Teddy is all sad and worried that her friends won’t accept that inside she is a girl teddy even though outside she looks like a boy. She suddenly has a whole new perspective on people. For books about real people who were often unconventional but found success, check out this list of 13 Children’s Books About Famous Artists. The main character is Unhei a little girl who has just immigrated from Korea. The Only One Club  by Jane Naliboff is a cute book about a little girl named Jennifer who is the only one in her class who celebrates Hanukkah. Also available from: Amazon. Our Friend Mikayla: Very sad to report that Mikayla passed away in early 2019. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay: Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon. Leah’s Voice: Through her kindness and devotion, one sister teaches by example the importance of including everyone and showing acceptance. Fly Guy Presents: Space (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) Tedd Arnold. Thank you for the list of 10 Great Children’s Books That Celebrate Differences. She asks questions and seeks answers and can’t stop even when she is sent to the thinking chair. Best Sellers Classic Literature Plays & Drama Poetry Quotations Shakespeare Short Stories Children's Books Children's Book Reviews Top Picks Authors & Illustrators Young Adult Books View More. I urge teachers and parents to read this book before children start asking about differences, by then children have often created stories and scenarios in their head that may be completely inaccurate. She is trying to decide on an easy to pronounce American name, and her new class helps by offering up suggestions and places them in a name jar. The reason I am adding this book to the list is that not only does it show that you can be an includer even when the world is against it but just how terrible being excluded can be, and how it’s not just a kid issue. King made me cry. See more ideas about books, picture book, childrens books. The Story Of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary Edition, Spaghetti in A Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are, The Girl Who Thought In Pictures; The Story of Temple Grandin, Books That Teach Children to Include Others, to Marisol" aria-label='reply to this comment. THEM. I feel confident and ready to learn and play when I am part of the group. Emi is given a bracelet from her best friend to remember her while she is away. All our book lists contain affiliate links. 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