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Hooray, It’s Garbage Day!
"Something’s coming down the street, rolling with a rumbling beat. The perfect picture book to share with sanitation fans of all ages!" -- publisher
A Small Kindness
"Teach the importance of goodwill with this impactful picture book with a solid pay-it-forward message to encourage kindness in young children—from the award-winning author of Excellent Ed and Sun! One In a Billion. It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. Award-winning children's book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school. Overall, A Small Kindness is sure to speak to this new generation of children and their parents." -- publisher
Friends at School
"A photo essay that shows pre-school children of mixed abilities busily working and playing at school, illustrating the true meaning of the word "inclusion."" -- publisher
The City Girls
"From the author-illustrator of The Weather Girls and The Nature Girls comes a new picture book starring an adorable troupe of girls exploring the city and taking in all the diversity of life it has to offer! It’s morning time in the city. / We watch the sun rise, slow and pretty. Bustling sidewalks, busy streets, museums, parks, and tasty treats—the City Girls are ready to explore! Follow these busy girls as they wander through the city, taking in the sights. Charming rhyming verse and adorable art make this picture book irresistible—and perfect for sharing!" -- publisher
The Weather Girls
Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring the Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Follow these busy girls as they climb mountains, fly hot-air balloons, and soak in a rainbow-sky sunset. Charming rhyming verse and adorable art make this picture book irresistible and perfect for sharing!
It’s great to be you!
"[T]his book [is] about children of many backgrounds, interests, and abilities. We need children to know that they are all important and valued. Everyone deserves respect, understanding and kindness. This book is a reminder that it is okay to play alone or with friends. It is okay to cry or to be sad. It is okay to do anything or be anything that you want to be. The most important thing is that you are yourself because...It's Great to be You!"- -From page [4] of cover
We’re more alike than different
Join the MVP Kids as they learn to be confident in who they are while respecting the uniqueness of others. By interacting with children of various differences in background, ethnicity, ability, and needs, the MVP Kids learn that differences aren't scary. Young readers will learn to find common ground and build strong friendships in which differences can be celebrated.
Dealing with racism
Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children to make this decision and find out about and understand racism. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of racism problems from a girl who is being left out because she is Muslim to the new boy in school from another country who is struggling to fit in. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations.
We can get along / Podemos llevarnos bien
"At times, all children need help getting along with others and respecting differences. Teaching tolerance and encouraging acts of kindness through clear words and charming illustrations, this English-Spanish bilingual version of We Can Get Along/Podemos llevarnos bien supports children's development with skills for conflict resolution and peacemaking. The book includes activities and discussion questions in both languages"--|cProvided by publisher
Why are people different colors?
Why Are People Different Colors? provides the perfect platform to explore family issues and questions that children have as they grow up and try to make sense of the world around them. Each fully-illustrated spread poses questions around the theme of identity and diversity, helping children to understand different ethnic structures, cultures, and ages and generations. Explanations and advice for parents and carers to help guide and inform their child have been compiled by two child psychologists. --Publisher
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