Fingerprints: A Children’s Picture Book About Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion (Diversity & Inclusion Series)
Written and illustrated by Carmen Parets Luque
A unique picture book that teaches children that our differences are our most valuable asset.
Many of the illustrations feature fingerprint characters. Every person has a unique fingerprint. The world’s people are of different ages, colors, and skin colors. We speak different languages, dress differently, and live in different types of habitats. Our ability to learn in different ways and demonstrate talents in unique areas leads us to appreciate diversity.
This book is a wonderful way to teach acceptance and the need to use our differences to build a stronger world together.
Recommended for preschool and primary grade readers.
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Brave Buddy’s Big Mission: The story of a therapy dog with a big heart… and even bigger tricks!
Written by Gianna Scipione
Illustrated by Michelle Mayhall
Buddy is a therapy dog who loves to visit the children at the hospital with his owner, Miss Emma.
One day, Buddy meets a young boy named Leo. Buddy does his best to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. After many strategies fail, Buddy manages to get a response from Leo. Kindness, patience, and resilience allow Buddy to become a friend to Leo.
This book contains simple illustrations and rhyming verse. Although the rhymes are not perfect, the book’s message is noteworthy and heartwarming.
This picture book explores the special bond between animal and child. It is an excellent read-aloud choice for preschool and primary grade children.
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Publisher’s Book Summary: Danny Can Read is a bilingual (English–Spanish) picture book that celebrates the magic of reading and the power of learning at your own pace. Dinosaur siblings Danny and Lily discover that their talents shine in different ways — and that they shine the most when they work together. Through a warm, engaging story designed for read-alouds, children explore big feelings like frustration and comparison, practice empathy, and build confidence as they see that differences aren’t obstacles — they’re strengths. Perfect for ages 4–8, ideal for bilingual families and for readers learning English or Spanish.
Diana Paola Navarro Gómez is a Colombian children’s book author and mother of twins, who inspire the heart of her stories. She writes bilingual picture books grounded in real moments from family life — everyday situations transformed into relatable narratives for young readers. Her debut title blends early literacy with social-emotional learning, encouraging confidence, empathy, and patience as children navigate frustration and grow at their own pace.
This bilingual book contains text in Spanish and English on each illustrated page. The characters are a dinosaur family consisting of siblings Lily and Danny, their parents, and a pet parrot named Poli. Lily and Danny are close. They enjoy singing, dancing, and picnicking together. One day, Danny puts the letters of the alphabet together and discovers words. He puts the words together and learns how to read.
Suddenly, his relationship with Lily changes. She becomes jealous of Danny because he spends all his time reading stories about adventures. While Lily knows her alphabet, she cannot read. Can their former close relationship be restored?
Lily possesses a talent that Danny will discover he cannot do without. The dinosaur siblings learn that differences make them stronger when they work together. This book teaches young readers that courage, kindness, and resilience lead to successful accomplishments.
The book is a wonderful resource for bilingual families and classroom teachers.
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Penny the Pelican Plans Ahead: A Tale of Saving Smart
Written and illustrated by Alexandra Bono
I loved this lovely, illustrated rhyming book that offers children wonderful life lessons.
Penny the Pelican is thrilled to learn that her mother is expecting. She decides to plan by thinking not only about today’s needs, but also about saving and investing for the future. So Penny gathers resources in three piles.
The illustrations are large and appealing, the alliterative rhymes crisp and sharp. Lessons include kindness, family love, goal setting, and financial literacy
I highly recommend this fun read-aloud for children ages three and older.
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An interesting book that explores the reasons why we should love our family and stick together in good and bad times.
The artwork is done by both children and adults. This gives the book a non-professional homespun appeal. It is clear that not all families are alike, and single-family homes are becoming more prevalent.
I enjoyed the author’s blank pages at the end, which allow the reader to draw and express personal feelings about his own family.
Probably best suited for preschool and younger readers.
Bahay Kubo, Nipa Hut: A Filipino Folk Song in Tagalog and English
Written by Kendel Brady and Guadalupe Ruiz
A delightful picture book for toddlers and primary-grade readers. This is a bilingual book that contains Tagalog and English on each page, with large illustrations to explain vocabulary. Readers learn about the plants native to the Philippines.
As a bonus, the author includes a native folk song. There is an interactive memory game available for download.
Especially appealing for toddlers and early primary grade readers.
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The story of a chipmunk who wakes up one day and decides that he needs to find a permanent home. Nico goes off through the forest to find someone willing to share a dwelling.
Nico travels for a while, meeting several different animals. None is willing to share. Each time the message of rejection is repeated with the same vocabulary. The illustrations are simple and rather generic.
The book will appeal to young children in preschool or kindergarten who enjoy animal stories.
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Bob and Jim are two horses who live together on Blue Bill Farms. They are good friends, but have different personalities.
One day, Jim convinces Bob they should escape the farm and attend the Winter Festival down the road. After some hesitation, Bob agrees. They escape unnoticed. When they arrive at the festival, they are eager to try activities like sledding, ice fishing, ice skating, and snowball fights. The friends quickly discover that horses cannot become humans.
The book is a fun read-aloud adventure with attractive illustrations. This book is a perfect choice for preschoolers and primary-grade readers.
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Counting Monster Chefs: Numbers in the Kitchen (Little Monster Learners)
Written and Illustrated by Ameliessa Richardson
Lots of laughs and learning are crammed into this picture book that teaches toddlers and preschoolers to count. The characters remind me of Sesame Street. Illustrations showcase nonstop humor in addition to interactive counting prompts.
The author cleverly includes alliteration and onomatopoeia to make reading this book aloud fun for the adult as well as the child, enjoying its message. Young readers will want to pick it up over and over. Repetition reinforces the learning process. At the end of the book, there is a link to additional printables.
As a former educator, I highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of children ages two through five.
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Why Do Kids Love Christmas?: A fun, festive, beautifully illustrated rhyming Christmas picture book about all the creative reasons why kids love Christmas
Written by Ebilor Ediale
Illustrated by Jecore Firmalan
I enjoyed reading this charming, rhyming picture book. The author includes children with disabilities and multicultural families. It contains Christian and non-Christian traditions. The illustrations are large, colorful, and anime-style.
There is no central story. This book puts preschool and elementary families into the spirit of the season. It can serve as a bedtime story or a fun read-aloud for the entire family or classroom teacher.
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