Are They Really Scary?: a children’s book about being proud of who you are

Written by Julia Inserro

Illustrated by Tanja Varcilija

This humorous picture book is written from the perspective of a spider. Why are so many people afraid of spiders? Are they really so different from us? There are so many ways in which we are alike rather than different.

Primary grade readers learn there are more things we have in common than there are differences. Is there a rational reason to fear something that looks different? Read the book to find out.

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One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike Than Different

Written by Linsey Davis

Illustrated by Lucy Fleming

This is a very short interactive book that parents or teachers may use to discuss diversity with preschool and primary grade children. The author presents the material from a Christian viewpoint. Some families who reject that concept will need to explain or eliminate those parts of the story.

Children are asked to study the pictures and relate how we are all alike, make friendship bracelets, draw faces with different skin tones, and share their favorite foods. The heart activity demonstrates the love we feel within for all.

The book is a good starting point on the topic of multiculturalism.

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