Picture Books

This is the story of two cousins, one in the United States and one in Mexico, and how their daily lives are different yet similar. Charlie takes the subway to school; Carlitos rides his bike. Charlie plays in fallen leaves; Carlitos plays among the local...

Millie and her mother move to Garden Glen where everything is orderly and looks the same. Millie decides to plant seeds from her old garden. Her unique plants upset the townsfolk, but she doesn't pay them any mind. Instead, she manages to find...

Two dads and their three kids follow a rainbow in search of the Rainbowsaurus. They are joined by a colorful group of animals in this celebration of all kinds of families.

Lila adores Lola, her pet tiger. They love to walk through the city streets and eat churros and chocolate for breakfast. There's no chance Lola would prefer to return to the jungle, right?

Chop is not your typical fox. He would rather eat a crunchy piece of watermelon than a rabbit. One day, he hears about the great parties thrown in the Valley of Vegetarians. He really wants to go, but how will he be accepted? Readers will love his...

The young girl in this story dreams of dancing in the clouds. As time goes on, her small town grows bigger and neighbors from all over build houses under hers. One morning, the clouds appear to invite her to dance. Will she be happy in the sky or...

A purple panda and a multi-colored zebra realize they can be friends even though they are very different. They teach readers that we should celebrate what makes us unique and accept everyone.

The other eggs in the carton do not behave like the Good Egg. The stress gets to be too much, so the Good Egg leaves. After some much needed me time, he returns home and accepts himself and the others.

This book celebrates what makes us unique and what unites us. Although we are 99.9% alike, we all have one small spot called a gene that gives us our individual traits. This important message of diversity and acceptance is explained in a way young...

All lemmings look and act alike except for Larry. He is different and refuses to blindly follow the group. His individuality ends up saving the day.

In this rhyming picture book, it's the night before Pride Day and a family is getting ready for the big parade. Children will learn about Stonewall and the birth of the gay rights movement in an age-appropriate manner.

This innovative picture book follows one young prince's quest for a suitable marriage. After meeting all the princesses of the land, he finds himself smitten with none other than Prince Lee. Though untraditional, their marriage leaves everyone living...

Every Wednesday at noon, the narrator and his classmates get to use their imagination and play with masks from all over the world. Readers will gain an understanding of their significance for different cultures.

This book celebrates differences. Some of the characters include a three-legged elephant, a turtle that doesn't have a shell, and router with no Wi-Fi. It teaches children to accept everyone.

A child shares the important message that all are welcome at school no matter where you come from or what language you speak.

The label on crayon clearly says red, but it actually colors blue. Everyone has an opinion and tries to fix her. Luckily a new friend helps her and others realize her true identity.

This beautifully written, rhyming story touches on the subjects of gender identity, self-acceptance, equality, and diversity. Inspired by the author's own little boy, the main character likes princesses, unicorns, and things 'not for boys.' With help...

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

At school, a little girl is asked what she will be when she grows up. Unsure about how to answer, she consults her grandmother, who helps her imagine the endless possibilities.

This picture book conveys the important message that you matter even if you are small, far from home, unsuccessful at something, young or old. It will make children realize how important they truly are.

Tired of doing chores, a boy named Kenta decides to buy a robot and make him his double. When the robot asks him for some details, Kenta must reflect upon his life and personality. This picture book teaches children that we are all unique.

A little girl is constantly asked where she is really from and she does not know how to respond. She decides to ask her grandfather and receives a profound, poetic answer.

Martin and his teddy bear, Luis, are inseparable. One day, the boy realizes that his beloved pal is sad. When he asks him why, Luis answers that he didn't think Martin would accept him if he knew that he wanted to be called Luisa. This book offers a...

Bursting with color and vitality, this book teaches children to appreciate the common threads that unite us across lands and cultures, our smiles, our laughter, our tears, our pain. The author's message is simple yet compelling: despite our individual...

From the moment he hatches, Cornelius is different from the other alligators. He even walks upright and sees things the other alligators cannot see. His friends do not appreciate his unique abilities, but, soon, big changes are in store along the...

A very cool girl invites all the cool creatures in the forest to a very cool party. As her guests arrive, she turns them all away because they do not fit her criteria. Bored and alone, she realizes she should accept people the way they are.

In this story about diversity and overcoming stereotypes, Pig and Duck become alarmed when Rat sets up camp at the edge of the woods. After all they believe rats to be dirty and lazy. Luckily Frog decides to befriend Rat and teaches everyone they were...

Small Saul is not like other pirates. He enjoys cooking, keeping the boat clean, and giving out flowers. Will he be able to show the crew how valuable he is?

Spidercat is not like any another cat you have seen. For starters, he is red and blue. He also lacks the agility associated with most felines. Will he ever discover his special talent and an owner who can appreciate him?

Pink Monster has been different from the day she was born. One day, she decides to look for a new place to live. She ends up finding an area where everyone is different and, from then on, she never stops smiling.

In this tender story about adoption, Kwame wants to have glasses like his brother and his parents in order to be just like them. Even though his eyesight is perfect, his family not only gets him glasses so everyone would look the same, they go one step...

A young boy named Carlitos shares the joys (and sometimes the aggravations) of life with his older special needs brother Enrique. The book carries a wonder message about acceptance and anti-bullying.

Have you ever tried to imagine what it's like to be a bug? When Eloísa moves to a new city, she feels like she doesn't fit in. In her new life, 'bugs' are synonymous to everything that's new and different. Readers will see Eloísa as a frightened and...

Set in Africa, this is the story of a girl who sets off to visit a friend with a basket filled with fruit and ends up with a big surprise.

On each side of the river there is a village, yet they mistrust each other. It takes two children to have the courage to put aside age-old misconceptions and realize how alike the two sides are. The wonderful message in this picture book serves as a...

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

This edition of a true classic offers a refreshing translation accompanied by wonderful illustrations. All the other bulls want to run and jump and butt their heads together, but Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. This bestselling...