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A Fine St. Patrick's Day
by Susan Wojciechowski
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This is a charming tale explaining why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day with the underlying message of the strength in community, perseverance and kindness to those in need.

Am I A Color Too?
by Heidi Cole and Nancy Vogl
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A young inter-racial boy wonders why people are labeled by the color of their skin.

An American Face
by Jan Czech
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Embracing another culture only adds to one’s uniqueness; it doesn’t change physical appearances. Read about how Jessie learns that he is American regardless of the color of his eyes, the shape of his mouth or any of his physical features.

And Tango Makes Three
by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson
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Two male penguins find their third family member, Tango.

Can You Count Ten Toes?
by Leslie Evans
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Explore different cultures through counting.

Candy Shop
by Jan Wahl
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In this book about acceptance and respect, Daniel shows true courage and with his aunt shows us that good can triumph over evil.

Giraffes Can't Dance
by Giles Andreae
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We love the way Giles Andreae shows children that everyone is wonderful, even those that march to the beat of a different cricket.

Guji Guji
by Chih-Yuan Chen
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This delightful story features a family on ducks—at least they all think they are ducks.

Heart of Mine
by Dan and Lotta Hojer
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This is a loving and positive adoption story which gently and openly acknowledges al the members of the adoption triad: birthparents, child and parents.

Hooway for Wodney Wat
by Helen Lester
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Poor Rodney Rat is teased mercilessly by all the other rodents because he can't pronounce his R's in this beginning to read title.

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
by Marjorie Priceman
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Think of this book as a world-wide whirlwind shopping trip as the young baker has to figure out how to make an apple pie when the local market is closed. The baker travels around the world collecting the ingredients-wheat from Italy, an egg from France, butter from England-and more.

Once the ingredients are collected and the pie made, a group of friends representing the places where the ingredients were found share the delicious dessert.

I Love My Hair
by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
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This book links cultural and racial traits—in this case African-American hair—it to issues of self-esteem and acceptance.

Mama, If You Had A Wish
by Jeanne Modesitt
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This delightful book about unconditional love is right on target. Mama Rabbit reassures her Little Bunny that she will love him no matter what and that her greatest wish is for him to be himself.

Mrs. Hen's Big Surprise
by Christel Desmoinaux
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When Mrs. Hen found an egg in her garden the rumor of her expanding her family was out!

My Secret Bully
by Trudy Ludwig
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Monica puts up a strong fight against emotional bullying with the help of mother.

Nikolai the Only Bear
by Barbara Joossee
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A family is a family, and Nikolai finally finds his.

Nine O'clock Lullaby
by Marilyn Singer; illustrated by Frane Lessac
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This book is an interesting way to illustrate different cultures and people around the world.

No Matter What
by Debi Gilori
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This story, accompanied by beautiful illustrations addresses and anwers a fundamental question about unconditional love in a simple and straightforward manner.

Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story About Bullying
by Becky Ray McCain and Todd Leonardo
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This book is a great way to reinforce bully prevention skills by role-playing some of the tactics discussed by the children in this book. Like all other skills, bully prevention skills need to be taught, rehearsed and refined until they are embodied.

Owen & Mzee: The True Story Of A Remarkable Friendship
by Craig Hatkoff and Peter Greste
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In addition to graphically emphasizing the power of acceptance, the book’s fabulous photos make a great backdrop for the story and for information on the animals, the care givers and the Kenyan location.

Rosie's Family
by Lori Rosove
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Rosie learns the value of differences and the fundamental similarities that she shares with her adoptive family.

Ruby Lee the Bumblebee and a Bee's Bit of Wisdom
by Dawn Matheson
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Did you ever stop to wonder what makes it possible for bees to fly? After all the relationship between their wings and their bodies makes flying seem impossible-but they do it. Kids can learn a lot about facing challenges from Ruby Lee, the smart little bumblebee who despite all odds, flies!

Kids will relate to Ashley, who wants to give up in the face of a challenge-until Ruby Lee comes along!

Say Something
by Peggy Moss
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A young girl is inspired to help stop the vicious cycle of bullying by speaking out.

Sélavi, That is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope
by Youme Landowne
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Sélavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful and is a great jumping off point for a conversation about social justice.

Sequoyah: The Cherokee Man Who Gave His People Writing
by James Rumford
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Sequoyah shows us all how to overcome physical and emotional obstacles while never giving up on a dream. This is a great message for us all.

Shredderman #1: Secret Identity
by Wendelin Van Draanen
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Shredderman, young Nolan’s secret identity, is the hero that reveals Bubba Bixby’s bullying.

The Crayon Box That Talked
by Shane DeRolf; illustrated by Michael Letzig
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This is a beginner's book with messages of respect for differences that will resonate with all ages.

The Empty Pot
by Demi
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Ping finds the silver lining in a cloud with his honest and admirable qualities that make him worthy as the heir to the Chinese emperor. Find out how he does.

The Family Book
by Todd Parr
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There are so many different types of families, and The Family Book celebrates them all in a funny, silly, and reassuring way.

The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn
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Discover the secret remedy to banishing the anxieties of being away from home.

The Little Boy and the Big Fish
by Max Velthuijs
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This book may be hard to find, but it is worth the effort! This is a wonderful way to initiate a conversation about birthparents. In this story a small boy learns that in order for his beloved fish to thrive, the boy must let him go.

The Little Green Goose
by Adele Sansone, Alan Marks, J. Alison James
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A single dad and his quest to parent is at the heart of this story that endearing and challenges the single-parent family stereotypes. Best of all is how the little green goose discovers for himself who and what a 'real' parent is.

The Seven Chinese Sisters
by Kathy Tucker and Grace Lin
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The new millennium's answer to the children's classic The Five Chinese Brothers. This modern version features seven sisters, each of whom possess a different skill. Together, they are able to accomplish the nearly impossible task of rescuing "Seventh Sist

The Skin You Live In
by Michael Tyler
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Nothing screams diversity more than the myriad of colors that our skin is.

The Ugly Vegetables
by Grace Lin
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Being special is a trait that is beyond what the eye can usually see.

Victoria's Smile
by Rita Geller
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This a great story about what is like to be different. It is a true story of a little girl who was successfully treated for brain cancer.

We Wanted You
by Liz Rosenberg and Peter Catalanotto
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Enrique’s life is portrayed through flashbacks of images and text depicting the love his adoptive parents have always had for him since the day they all became a family.

Where on Earth is My Bagel?
by Frances Park, Ginger Park, Grace Lin
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Yum Yung learns about another culture through the taste of a delightful bagel.

Whoever You Are
by Mem Fox, illustrated by Leslie Staub
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Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike.

Yesterday We Had a Hurricane
by Deirdre McLaughlin Mercier
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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, kids are more aware-and afraid-of hurricanes. Adults can help children keep things in perspective with this book. The collage art reinforces the text's messages of "safe" - safe returns by family members, the family staying safe together, etc. Unfortunately, as these storms become part of our legacy the fear factor is yet another thing that we all share.

Zen Shorts
by Jon J. Muth
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Three classic Zen tales come to life through Muth's colorful illustrations and Stillwater’s gentle storytelling.

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