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Books & Accompanying Learning Resources

The books and related learning resources in this collection are representative of the diverse world we live in. They celebrate an array of cultures and traditions, give children a window into our diverse world, and help build both empathy and knowledge.

Out Little Kitchen Written by Jillian Tamaki Illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

Our Little Kitchen

A picture book about a lively evening in a community kitchen from Governor General’s Award–winning author and illustrator Jillian Tamaki.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Integrated Learning, Further Research, Just for Fun!

Topics: Diversity, Nature & the Natural World

Audience: ages 4 to 8 / grades K to 3

A Family Is a Family Is a Family by Sara O'Leary and illustrated by Qin Leng

A Family Is a Family Is a Family

When a teacher asks her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different, but the same in one important way ...

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Vocabulary Acquisition, Comprehension Strategies, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Text Forms & Genres, Oral Language, Developing & Creating Texts

Topics: Diversity

Audience: ages 4 to 7 / Grades K to 2

Planting Sunshine by Andrée Poulin, illustrated by Enzo.

Planting Sunshine

When does the war over there become the war over here? In this novel in verse, a boy named Theo can’t stop worrying about the war he sees on TV.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Critical Thinking in Literacy, Oral Language, Social & Emotional Learning, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Comprehension Strategies, Text Forms & Genres, Key Ideas & Details, Integrated Learning, Developing & Creating Texts, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Diversity, Human Rights & Activism, Mental Health, Politics & Government, Self-Esteem, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 t

A Friend Is a Friend Is a Friend by Sara O'Leary and illustrated by Qin Leng

A Friend Is a Friend Is a Friend

When a child arrives at summer camp, they see a lot of other kids. Will any of them want to be their friend?

Resource Skills & Subjects: Oral Language, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Making Connections, Social & Emotional Learning, Vocabulary Acquisition, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Comprehension Strategies, Key Ideas & Details, Integrated Learning, Developing & Creating Texts, Character Development, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Diversity, Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades P to 1

The cover of Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas.

Leo and Ralph

A stellar novel about space, starting over and a friendship that's out of this world.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Oral Language, Make Predictions, Social & Emotional Learning, Visual Elements, Vocabulary Acquisition, Writing, Comprehension Strategies, Making Connections, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Key Ideas & Details, Character Development, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Diversity, Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 7 to 10 / grades 2 to 5