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Benji, the bad day, and me
by Sally J. Pla
Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better
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I forgive Alex : a simple story about understanding
by Kerascoët
Told from the perspective of both sides, Alex quickly learns that the right thing to say is sorry when his rambunctious behavior inadvertently upsets one of the other students, leaving it up to his friend to accept his apology.
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Wild for Winnie
by Laura Fitzgerald
When her teacher comes up with a special way to make her feel welcome, new student Winnie, who has sensory processing challenges, helps her classmates realize that sometimes we all feel the world differently—and that’s just fine. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Our favorite day of the year
by A. E. Ali
A group of boys who approach a first day of school with trepidation become best friends throughout a school year marked by diverse holidays, the differences that make their bond special and the universal traits that they share in common. Illustrations.
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Something good by Marcy CampbellTackling hate speech—one of the most difficult topics for elementary school-aged children—in a direct, realistic and empathetic manner, this sensitive, timely and ultimately uplifting picture book portrays how an elementary school struggles, copes and heals together after “something bad” is discovered written on the wall.
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Speak up
by Miranda Paul
A spirited celebration of diversity invites children to join in as a group of kids on a busy school day discover some of the different ways to speak up and make their voices heard, from shouting out gratitude for a special treat to challenging a rule that is not fair.
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I talk like a river
by Jordan Scott
The award-winning author of Blert depicts the relatable story of a child with a speech impairment who finds new ways to communicate and overcome isolation by reconnecting with nature alongside a loving parent. Illustrations.
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Nothing in common
by Kate Hoefler
Two neighbors who both enjoy watching the world from their windows but who never acknowledge each other forge a connection over shared compassion when they are the only two members of the community to notice a small but sad change. Illustrations.
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Dinos don't do yoga
by Catherine Bailey
Everything in Rex's valley is rough and tough until Yogasaurus moves in, and although Rex insists dinosaurs do not do yoga his friends slowly drift toward the newcomer to try
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I am a kindness hero
by Jennifer Adams
"Celebrates gentleness and vulnerability in boys and teaches all children the importance of kindness"
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Can I give you a squish?
by Emily Neilson
A lighthearted story about expressions of love and friendship features a little mer-boy whose overenthusiastic hugs frighten some of his fellow fish before he learns about consent and figures out other ways to express affection.
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All welcome here
by James Preller
A picture-book collection of haiku poems celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges and anxieties while multimedia paintings and collages by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Noisy Paintbox depict diverse characters navigating relatable first-day experiences. Illustrations.
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The suitcase
by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
When a weary stranger arrives one day with nothing but a suitcase, his new neighbors ask nervous questions about who he is and where he comes from before they are challenged to decide between trusting the newcomer or taking the risk of not believing him.
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Can I play too?
by Samantha Cotterill
When a disagreement over how they want to play tests the limits of friendship between two young children who are still learning social cues, a kindhearted teacher steps in to help them identify and understand each other’s feelings. By the creator of This Beach Is Loud!
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Can I give you a squish?
by Emily Neilson
A lighthearted story about expressions of love and friendship features a little mer-boy whose overenthusiastic hugs frighten some of his fellow fish before he learns about consent and figures out other ways to express affection. A first book.
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Tomorrow I'll be kind
by Jessica Hische
A follow-up to Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave combines inspirational text and endearing artwork in an uplifting story that encourages kids to use the opportunities of a new day to spread compassion, hope and positivity.
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The rabbit listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
A metaphorical tale of empathy and friendship follows the experiences of a small child who is offered well-intentioned advice from his animal friends in the wake of a loss but only finds comfort with the last animal, a rabbit who just quietly listens. By the creator of Little Bunny Foo Foo.
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Why am I me?
by Paige Britt
A celebration of humanity, diversity and empathy is presented as a poetic exchange between two characters, inviting children to imagine what it might feel like to be someone who is taller, another color or otherwise different. Simultaneous eBook.
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People share with people
by Lisa Wheeler
A riotously instructive follow-up to People Don’t Bite People shares lighthearted, rhyming advice about the importance of sharing. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Tea Rex.
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The cool bean
by Jory John
The creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg depict a less-than-cool bean struggling to fit in with the swaggering, sunglass-wearing cool beans at school before he discovers what being cool is really about. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Juan has the jitters
by Aneta Cruz
Juan is an autistic boy about to start school, and the thought is giving him the jitters; he copes by concentrating on routine things and clapping, but he is worried about being laughed at in school--but his teacher has come up with a series of math games and made Juan the judge, to help him cope with his anxiety about the new situation
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Rain before rainbows
by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
"In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel together away from a sorrowful past, through challenging and stormy times, toward color and light and life. Along the way they find friends to guide and support them, and when the new day dawns, it is full of promise"
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Not my idea : a book about whiteness
by Anastasia Higginbotham
Explains that although many adults do not care to admit it, color does still matter in the United States; discusses racism and the fight against it; and argues that bias is a problem for whites, but that white people do not have to accept it
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My friend!
by Taye Diggs
"Two best friends do almost everything together. They have each other's backs. But when one friend sees the other treating someone unkindly, he steps in to show that everyone wants to be treated as they would treat others"
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Our favorite day of the year
by A. E. Ali
A group of boys who approach a first day of school with trepidation become best friends throughout a school year marked by diverse holidays, the differences that make their bond special and the universal traits that they share in common. Illustrations.
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When things are hard, remember
by Joanna Rowland
The author of The Memory Box presents the poetic story of a child who moves away from a beloved home, carrying a seed that she plants as a sign of faith that new growth will burst forth in the face of hardship. Illustrations.
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You are enough : a book about inclusion
by Margaret O'Hair
An uplifting and inclusive story inspired by the life of Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez reminds young readers how important it is to embrace personal differences, acknowledge that everyone belongs and take pride in being oneself. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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My papi has a motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
A young child lists the ways that his dad is not a superhero before revealing how he still does cool things, from playing checkers to knowing when someone is jumping on the bed. By the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Up, Tall and High!
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This book is gray
by Lindsay Ward
Left out by the other colors, lonely Gray decides to create an all-gray picture book that he knows will be just perfect, before the Primary and Secondary colors show up and are less than complimentary. By the creator of the Dexter T. Rexter series.
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Common threads : Adam's day at the market
by Huda Essa
A nearly wordless celebration of community finds a young boy briefly separated from his parents at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market, where he mistakes a diverse cast of characters for family members in traditional Muslim clothing.
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Between us and Abuela : a family story from the border
by Mitali Perkins
Traveling with her mother and brother on Christmas to spend a short visit with her grandmother on the fence border between California and Mexico, young Maria plans a clever way to deliver an oversized gift that will not fit through the fence slats.
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Those shoes
by Maribeth Boelts
Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are too small.
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Unicorn Day
by Diana Murray
A unicorn festival of rainbows and butterflies is interrupted by the discovery of a horse in the disguise of a unicorn, who helps them all realize that their party is for everyone.
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Positively purple
by Linda Ragsdale
In a celebration of the power of friendship and empathy, Jeli receives support from her best bear friend, PB, when medicine she takes to cure an illness turns her fur purple, challenging her self-esteem.
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Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you
by Sonia Sotomayor
The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I am love : A Book of Compassion
by Susan Verde
A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes I Am Human celebrates love in all of its forms, inviting readers to overcome fears by looking inward, acting with compassion and living with gratitude. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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I walk with Vanessa : a story about a simple act of kindness
by Kerascot
A wordless story inspired by real events follows the actions of a little girl who inspires her community to stand up to bullying when a classmate is treated badly and she chooses to stand by her side, an act of kindness that leads to greater acceptance, understanding and the discovery of strength in numbers. By the illustrators of Malala's Magic Pencil.
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