Title | Author | Illustrator | Book Summary |
The Only One Club*
| Jane Naliboff | Jeff Hopkins | This heartwarming story explores the many ways in which children feel unique and special. The only Jewish child in her class, Jennifer enjoys the attention and creates “The Only One Club,” of which she is the sole member. When her classmates want to join, she is resistant until she realizes that each of her friends is also “the only one” at something. As she inducts them into her club, she reveals the unique qualities that make each of her classmates extraordinary. |
We Are All Alike … We Are All Different
| Cheltenham Elementary School Kindergartners | Laura Dwight | A story written by children for children, it teaches that children have similarities as well as differences. |
It’s Okay to Be Different
| Todd Parr | | Children of every shape, size, color, family makeup, and background will feel included in this clever, colorfully illustrated book that celebrates diversity. |
Dream Big, Little Pig
| Kristi Yamaguchi | Tim Bowers | Olympic gold medalist ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi inspires children with her tale of Poppy, a waddling, toddling pig, who dreams of becoming a skating star. |