Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: mangfoldighed, inklusion

The Lilac Girl is a beautifully written and illustrated imaginative story about the departure of renowned Palestinian artist and educator Tamam Al-Akhal from the city of Jaffa where she was born. The story portrays Tamam as a young girl who dreams about returning to her first home, which she has been away from for 75 years, since the Palestinian Nakba.

La fille couleur lilas est un bel album illustré racontant le départ de l'artiste et éducatrice palestinienne Tamam Al-Akhal de sa ville natale, Jaffa. Il peint le portrait d'une petite fille, Tamam, qui rêve de retourner dans la maison qu'elle a quittée 75 ans plus tôt, lors de l'exode palestinien. Tamam découvre qu'elle a un don pour le dessin et utilise son imagination pour dessiner sa maison dans sa tête. Une nuit, elle décide de s'y rendre et y trouve une autre petite fille, qui ne lui permet pas d'entrer et lui ferme la porte au nez. Submergée de tristesse, Tamam s'assied dehors et commence à dessiner sa maison sur une feuille de papier. À mesure qu'elle dessine, elle voit les couleurs de la maison s'échapper et la suivre. L'autre fille essaie de faire revenir les couleurs, en vain. Incolore et terne, la maison ressemble alors aux ar bres en hiver, nus, désolés et quelconques. Quand Tamam s'en va, les lieux se couvrent de lilas.

Wishing for a brighter day, Miss Henrietta Merriweather wants to do something to cheer her chicks cooped up in the henhouse.As plans for a grand affair get underway, a wonderful transformation takes place for the chickens and their friends.Miss Henrietta Merriweather's Rainy Day Ballet is a story about the truly magical things that can happen when hearts open to let the sunshine in.

¿ MOM'S CHOICE GOLD AWARD WINNER ¿¿ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SILVER AWARD WINNER ¿¿ READERS' FAVORITE SILVER MEDAL WINNER ¿Do you want to raise a child who's kind to themselves and kind to others?This book will help children:Love and accept themselves just the way they areAppreciate and celebrate other people's differencesBuild their self-confidence and self-esteemNurture their tolerance, empathy and kindnessThe best social-emotional learning (SEL) book for raising caring childrenIn her own heartwarming, hilarious words, Marnie, a spunky multiracial kindergartener, explores the concept of diversity. She finds that differences (e.g. race, size, accent, learning styles, ways of moving around) are only one part of a person's unique story.Want to guide your child... but don't quite know how?This book is an engaging, interactive framework for parents and teachers to introduce that crucial conversation that will transform children's attitudes towards themselves and others.This engaging, interactive picture book asks readers a series of heartwarming, hilarious questions alongside a quirky main character, and gracefully illustrates that the best friendships can be made when we love what's different (and the same) about each other.One editorial review:"We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong is one of the best books I've read about celebrating and respecting diversity. Everything about this book is top-notch. Marnie is a character that kids will immediately want as their friend. She is confident yet also vulnerable and engaging... The message of diversity and acceptance is woven expertly throughout the story. KayJay Miller has crafted a luminous character in Marnie. I hope to see her in future stories. As a retired children's librarian, I've read thousands of picture books, and We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong is one of the best." ¿¿¿¿¿ - Readers' Favorite"A book every child should read... This heartwarming story promotes empathy, curiosity, and harmonious coexistence... highly recommended for families and classrooms. Helping children develop self-esteem and appreciate all the differences in the world is just the starting point of this magnificent children's book." ¿¿¿¿¿ - Literary Titan"Miller's picture book tells of how every child has a unique story that's worth discovering... An engaging book that provides opportunities for youngsters to practice empathy." - Kirkus Reviews (Received Kirkus "Get It" accolade)About:This is a diverse book for kids: for girls and boys in preschool (ages 3-5), kindergarten and grades 1, 2 & 3 (ages 6 - 8).The themes this book explores include acceptance, understanding, community, school life, friendship, disability / disabilities, prejudice, racism, inclusion, anti bullying, neurodiversity, multiculturalism and belonging.

A bias is when we have an assumption about someone else, not based on facts. Unconscious bias means we're making assumptions and don't even realize it. And guess what? We ALL do it. So, what can we do? Well, this author is here to share her understanding, pose thoughtful questions, and encourage you to challenge the way you see others, while staying curious. ¿¿Core themes in this book:Empathy, Ideas, Identity, PrejudiceMeet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups.

OAKY is a gentle and metaphorical children's book about a little acorn. Colourful, thoughtful, and full of funny puns, OAKY is a wonderful celebration of being unique in a uniform world.

"Little Tony learns to master his temper and hold his head high by remembering his grandma's favorite song"--

In 1969, a Black woman brings her two little boys along when she exercises her right to vote for the first time.

A debut young adult novel about a booksmart teen who spends the summer in Mexico City, meets two very cute boys, attempts to learn Spanish, and uncovers a family secret that changes her life forever.Lola Espinoza is cursed in love. Well, maybe not actually cursed—magic isn't real, is it? When Lola goes to spend the summer with her grandmother in Mexico City and meets handsome, flirtatious Rio, she discovers the unbelievable truth: Magic is very real, and what she'd always written off as bad luck is actually, truly . . . a curse. If Lola ever wants to fall in love without suffering the consequences, she'll have to break the curse. She finds an unlikely curse-breaking companion in Javi, a seemingly stoic boy she meets while working in her cousin's restaurant. Javi is willing to help Lola look into this family curse of hers, and Lola needs all the help she can get. Over the course of one summer—filled with food, family, and two very different boys—Lola explores Mexico City while learning about herself, her heritage, and the magic around us all.

"A chance encounter throws Ash and Splinter into each other's orbits, and they find friendship in their shared loneliness and their desires to prove themselves"--

After discovering that the creatures from Cajun folklore actually exist, Feliciana is torn between hiding her Southern heritage and starting fresh at her new school--all while caring for an unexpected magical friend. Rachel M. Marsh's debut novel is for fans of Tracey Baptiste's The Jumbies and Katherine Applegate's Crenshaw.Twelve-year-old Feliciana Fruge does not like Boston. If given the chance, she would gladly move herself and her mom from the freezing city right back to Grandma's house in Louisiana. Feliciana dreams of escaping her stepfather's corny jokes and bland food and the relentless bullying at school for "being poor" and having a Southern accent.So, when she transfers to a new school and has the chance to start fresh, Feliciana plans to be as un-Cajun as possible in order to blend in. But then Grandma sends Feliciana a mischievous and magical monster from Cajun folklore--Roux the rougarou. While Grandma might have meant for rambunctious Roux to keep Feliciana company, now Feliciana must juggle making new friends, outsmarting a bully, creating her best art to qualify for an upcoming competition--and hiding her mysterious, magical canine companion from everyone.Rougarou Magic is a magic-laced, tenderly drawn love letter to Cajun folklore, the bittersweetness of starting over when you least expect it, and the unlikely friends you make along the way. Rachel M. Marsh's debut novel explores themes of friendship, family, self-identity, and change and will captivate animal lovers and fans of Ghost Squad.

Bineshii learns to dance at his first powwow.

"...Just be happy to be you, like I am glad to be me...." In the forest, a cub with no hair,Believes everyone will stop and stare. His parents love him and say he's perfect, just as he appears,But bear ventures through the woods to conquer his fears. He encounters a squirrel, a lion, and a goat,And by journey's end, learns a lesson to promote.In a world where people are often primarily concerned with looks, this whimsical tale holds wisdom for the young and old. The story takes readers on a fun adventure to illustrate an important lesson about self-love and beauty on the inside.

Kayla and friends love it when it snows - snowball fights, snowmen, snow forts, and making snow angels. Plus Kayla visits the mountains and learns to ski. An amazing snowy adventure.

This is the self-confidence building children's book you wish you had as a kid!Bobbie, a bright and bold young honeybee, causes quite the buzz when she shares her dreams of doing much more than just making honey.Not everyone has faith in Bobbie's vision for her future; but she continues to imagine the endless possibilities. When word gets back to the hive, the queen bee surprisingly reveals a secret life of her own that proves Bobbie is correct. We all can in fact be anything we dare to imagine.In the great rhyming tradition of Dr. Seuss, this beautifully illustrated picture book is perfect for early readers. Kids of all ages will benefit from the messages in You Can Bee Anything. Order your copy now!

Niños, have you ever wondered why children are given piñatas while celebrating their birthdays? In this magical story, you will learn how this joyous Mexican tradition began. For over five hundred years, niños all over Mexico have eaten the delicious sweet candy from Las Piñatas. The ancient people of Mexico believed that life was a precious gift. That is why they considered the day of your birth one of great joy and celebration! In The Legend of Las Piñatas, you will learn how the children of Mexico began this wonderful tradition. A children's fantasy story about giving, sharing, and conservation.

As he and his dog, Bernabâe, make deliveries, he stops to visit his friends who sell candy, comic books, puppets, and more. There are so many things to do and see! Join Little Lobo and Bernabé for a visit to a bustling border town market and learn some English along the way!

Little Lobo and his friends are trying to cross the bridge for a big celebration on the other side. But there s a traffic jam on the bridge and everyone has places to be, jobs to go to, people to meet!

Little Lobo is excited for the big show. His favorite wrestler, El Toro, will be performing. But first, he has to deliver food to all the hungry luchadores.

"Little Lobo is celebrating two big holidays this fall. On Halloween, Little Lobo and his friends dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and share spooky stories. Then everyone in the town prepares food, drinks, and other gifts and decorates the cemetery with ofrendas so they can enjoy Dâia de los Muertos with the spirits of the people they love. Join Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate!"--