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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018

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With spare text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat this acclaimed picture book about connecting across generational and language differences shows that sometimes you don't need words to find common ground. When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens -- with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.

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Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round.

Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria. "Let's smell her," says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?

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Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman Mary, Caroline Binch

Grace loves to act out stories. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is 'a cast of thousands.' When her school decides to perform Peter Pan , Grace is longing to play Peter, but her classmates say that Peter was a boy, and besides, he wasn't black...But Grace's Ma and Nana tell her she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it...

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A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon

Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she won’t eat them because her friends hate them. A mystery illness causes her to turn into what others think she should be. No one can figure out what is wrong until Camilla realises she needs to just be herself not bow to peer pressure. Reinforces themes of balance, self-esteem and growth mindset

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019

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Author-illustrator Sharee Miller

It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens . . . until, finally, Aria has had enough!

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson. The Day You Begin considers the difficulty of entering a room where you don’t know anyone. In these situations, we are “an only” until we share our personal stories. Woodson reminds us that we are all outsiders and it takes courage to be ourselves.

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All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

Send a message to your students that everyone is welcome, no matter their race, religion, gender, culture or background.

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2009

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It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr. Todd Parr spreads a message of acceptance, self-confidence and individuality while celebrating diversity. Sometimes the advice is practical, while others are more fun.

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G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2015

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña A grumpy CJ and his nana ride a city bus full of wonderful characters. He wonders aloud why he doesn’t have the things his friends do and why they have to volunteer at the soup kitchen every week. His nana’s straightforward and positive responses help CJ see and appreciate what he has and what he can give. Read to promote discussions on community, poverty, volunteering, kindness, and optimism.

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Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor. Diverse children embrace their differences. They deal with allergies, dyslexia, asthma, Down Syndrome and ADHA. The book’s message says it is okay to ask questions to find out why someone is different. Promotes themes of identity, adversity, inclusion and acceptance.

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson. In Central Park Zoo, two male penguins, Roy and Silo, long for a family like the other penguins, so Mr Gramzay places an egg in the nest for them to care for. When the egg hatches, the zookeeper named it Tango, “because it takes two to make a Tango.” Promotes family, belonging and tolerance.

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Jack (Not Jackie) by Erica Silverman. Susan wants Jackie to be like her, pretending to be forest fairies or kittens. But Jackie dons a cape or plays in the mud. As Jackie gets older, she wants to wear boys' clothes. Susan's feelings become more confused as her sister changes her name to Jack and cuts her hair short. Promotes acceptance, identity, self-awareness and open-mindedness.

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MidPointe Library

The MidPointe Library System offers locations in Middletown, Liberty, Monroe, Trenton and West Chester. Their Vision is “Connecting a curious community”, and their Mission is “Enriching our community through access and experiences”. https://midpointelibrary.org/

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Welcome to a World of Picture Book Lists - Children's Library Lady (childrenslibrarylady.com)

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Unlock Creativity with The Dot Activities in the Classroom Introducing students to The Dot activities is a fantastic way to encourage creativity, self-confidence, and a growth mindset. The Dot by Peter Reynolds tells the inspiring story of Vashti, a young

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Get all the picture book info you need to use them effectively in your classroom. I post lists on comprehension skills, values and attitudes.