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All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold (Top 5)

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All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold (Top 5)

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This book is a lovely, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity.I think a book like this is extremely important in today's society, and a great introduction to the idea of diversity for younger children. I didn’t have books like these as a kid so it is nice to see that they’re available now to educate others about our differences.

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Just Ask!  Be different , Be brave, Be you by Sonia Sotomayor (Top 5)

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Just Ask!  Be different , Be brave, Be you by Sonia Sotomayor (Top 5)

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This book highlights the various abilities that children and people of all ages have.This book is excellent in the world of children’s literature as it introduces young children to a variety of illnesses that impact a wide range of children. The use of supporting tone throughout the story was a great way to encourage children to respectfully discuss their differences with one another.

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This book is about a one-of-a-kind fish with gleaming scales. It’s valuable to children’s literature as it teaches children the importance of sharing. Text represents a lovely fish who discovers friendship and happiness after learning to share.

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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Top 5)

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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Top 5)

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The book is about a ten-year-old girl who moves to a tiny town in Florida with her preacher father after being abandoned by her mother when she was three. She adopts a stray dog named after the local supermarket (Winn Dixie) where he was discovered while she was there. She encounters a diverse group of townsfolk and rekindles an almost-forgotten relationship with her father, all while accompanied by her silly puppy. It’s valaubale to children’s literature as many different social and emotional learning standards could be linked to this book. Their friendship serves as the driving force behind the rest of the story, during which they embark on several adventures and meet new people.

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The Beauty of My Skin by Cecily Cline Walton and Alyssa Liles-Amponsah

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The Beauty of My Skin by Cecily Cline Walton and Alyssa Liles-Amponsah

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This book includes pages and illustrations that act as subtle reminders that every color is beautiful. This book is important in children's literature because it establishes a foundation of acceptance and love at a young age. It also provides as an early introduction to the beauty of diversity.

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When the stars are scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. (Top 5)

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When the stars are scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. (Top 5)

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This book is about life in a refugee camp through the eyes of a child. It’s valuable in children’s literature as it’s an informative  book
for readers to better comprehend the challenging way of life that millions of displaced people around the world have endured for years. This book embodies diversity as it tells the story of a Somali refugee.

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This book tells the story of Fern, a pig named Wilbur, and Charlotte, a spider. They reside on a farm, and Fern is horrified to learn that Wilbur will be murdered as a piglet. She saves Wilbur only to have him taken away from her and brought to her uncle's farm, where he is alone and ignored by the other animals except Charlotte, a spider, and where Wilbur's adventures begin. This book is valuable to children’s literature as it teaches kindness and love. The theme of friendship is seen through Wilbur's relationships with others.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

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The rhyming text in this book is captivating. In this book lowercase letters attempt to alphabetically climb up a coconut tree until their weight causes the tree to topple. The letters then fall from the tree in a cascade. The capital letters arrive to save them not long after. This is valuable in children’s literature as the rhyming found in the texts can teach children how language works.

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The story of a llama going to bed is told in this picture book. When his mama leaves him tucked in bed, baby llama becomes nervous and begins to call for his mother.  This book is valuable to children’s literature as it’s a topic that children will likely connect with. There is a lot of rhyming in this book as well.

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The fun of bubbles is discussed in this short,  book. There’s lot of rhyming words found in this text. This book is valuable in children’s literature as the rhyming aspect can assist children in recognizing and working with the sounds included within words.

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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

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In the book, Bud, a young boy, is the main character of the story. Bud's mother died when he was young, and after years in orphanages and unpleasant foster homes, he sets out on his own in pursuit of the man he believes is his father. The concept of perseverance is explored throughout the text by observing Bud's courage and determination. He continues to do what he must in order to stay alive. Sharing picture books about characters who confront and overcome obstacles is an excellent place to start to teaching about perseverance.

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Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper 

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Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper 

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The story revolves around a happy train that is stocked with various toys for children as well as some food. It breaks down on the road and gets quite concerned for all of the children who will be unable to play with their toys. Also, consume all of the treats. Soon after, a train passes by, and some of the toys scream for help. The text depicts self-confidence and perseverance in a way that children’s  can understand; through the breakdown of the train. Exploring themes like these are important in children’s literature because when children hear about individuals who have persevered in the face of adversity, it can inspire them to do the same.

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This book is about three pigs that construct three houses out of various materials. A Big Bad Wolf destroys the first two pigs' houses, which are made of straw and sticks. However, the wolf is unable to destroy the third pig's house, which is made out of bricks. The concept of perseverance is explored in this text, as the first two pigs were lazy and unwilling to work hard. As a result, they built their houses quickly and spent their time playing. The third pig, on the other hand, is more intelligent, and  takes time and effort to construct a brick house. In the end, it is the third pig's hard work and cleverness that saves all three. Morals in stories have an impact on children's development and is great that they’re included in children’s literature.

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This book is about a story of a boy named David, he is a little child who keeps doing things he shouldn't be doing. Every page exclaims, "No, David!" as well as a photo showing him doing something he wasn't supposed to do. David is so full of energy throughout the book, always trying something new, often with messy and disruptive consequences. This book is important in children's literature because it conveys a lesson of cause and effect in misbehavior while also comforting readers that misbehaved kids are valued as well.

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo (Top 5)

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo (Top 5)

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This story is about a doll rabbit named Edward that learns to love. Edward goes on a journey when he accidentally was thrown overboard while on a cruise. During the journey, he was moved by many different people in harsh conditions. Throughout the journey, Edward learned what it meant to lose someone you love and this changed for the better. This is such a great book for teaching so many different skills. The text explores the theme consequences as it explains how actions can and do have consequences in which the rabbit maintains a cold demeanor and keeps Abilene at a distant, never allowing himself to love her as much as she loves him. Then he finally grasps  the meaning of love, and he regrets not reciprocating her feelings.

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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

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This book is about a farmer who is having problems with the cows and hens on his farm. It explores the theme perseverance where the animals keep asking for things, and the farmer kept on saying no. They didn’t just stop when given no answer. They then came up with the idea to say no more milk or eggs, but he may have eggs and milk when he gives them what they want. This is a good picture book and valuable children’s literature for teaching resolving disputes and compromise.