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Pandemic
We are living through an incredibly challenging time as our world reacts to the threat of the novel coronavirus. In response, we have created curations so parents can quickly find books to help their children deal with uncertainty, fear, sickness, anxiety, loneliness and missing someone. Other curations focus on the power of kindness and community, creating a sense of calm and security, as well as learning meditation and mindfulness. We sincerely hope these selections help kids cope, develop greater resilience and thrive.
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Our Most Popular Curations
We’ve organized our entire collection into groups of five books each -- by theme and child’s age -- to make it easy for you to find exactly what you need
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5 Best Picture Books About Gender Identity
In a world where it is becoming more and more accepted to release gender roles and allow children to express who they truly are, we love how many books are being created about supporting children as they discover themselves and their identities. Ages 4 — 8.
social justice
5 Best Picture Books About Voting Rights in the United States
These five books about voting rights in the United States include true stories of the fight for women’s suffrage and for equal voting rights during the era of segregation. They are told with honesty in an interesting and child-friendly way. Ages 5 — 10.
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5 Best Picture Books About Making a Difference
Stories of people making a difference in the world are so important, and just as important to see how a small act from one person can have a big impact. From giving a village access to hospitals, to children having warm mittens in winter, we sometimes can’t see the eventual ripple effects when we choose to do our part. Ages 3 — 10+, a variety of age ranges included here.
social justice
5 Best Picture Books About Civil Rights
These books do a wonderful job of telling stories from real life during the days of American segregation, showcasing the courageous steps so many people took to help secure equal rights for those denied them. Some realistic fiction, some biographical. Ages 4 – 10.
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Best Picture Books to Share with Children on Gender Identity, Gender Expression and to Build a Foundation for Conversations
The "Don't Say Gay" law is set to go into effect here in Florida on July 1st. This is a
Best Kids’ Books Seeks Librarians and Teachers as New Partners
Best Kids' Books -- a new website launched to promote quality children's books -- seeks several teachers or librarians to
20 Children’s Books to Help Kids Cope with the Coronavirus Pandemic
This is a repost of our piece appearing in Mother.ly, by permission. The coronavirus pandemic has turned our worlds upside down,
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