These engaging picture books on acceptance have characters who accept differences in themselves, others, and their situations. By exploring the virtue of ‘acceptance’ through picture books, children are able to understand, apply and reflect on how they can accept themselves and the people around them. An important component of an inclusive classroom and building strong friendships.
I Want to Be a Vase
Written By Julio Torres
Illustrated by Julian Glander
A plunger decides that he would like to be a vase and through the acceptance of who he is, inspires other household objects to find their true inner self.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #confidence #amazingillustrations
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Written and Illustrated by Rowboat Watkins
Most marshmallows live ordinary lives but some marshmallows have big dreams to accept their true self and achieve great things.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #confidence #determination #amazingillustrations
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Written and Illustrated by Salina Yoon
Dennis is an extraordinary boy who expresses himself in different ways. Joy finds happiness in her friend’s extraordinary ways.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #confidence #determination #amazingillustrations #courage #friendship #koreanauthor #koreanillustrator
Buy On AmazonCan you See Me?
Written and Illustrated by Gokce Irten
Through the lens of perspective, this book teaches us that we each have our own way of viewing and accepting things and the world.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #tolerance #amazingillustrations #turkishauthor #turkishillustrator
Twig
Written and Illustrated by Aura Parker
Heidi is a stick insect on her first day of school. When her camouflage works too well and she goes unnoticed she becomes frustrated but later learns to love herself and everything that comes with being a stick insect.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #friendship #determination #amazingillustrations #aussieauthor #aussieillustrator #classroomcommunity
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Written and Illustrated by Anna Pignataro
Agatha has felt different ever since she was born with pig ears and a bear nose. When her teacher asks everyone why they are special she hides. After her classmates list all the things they find special about Agatha she begins to accept her differences.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #confidence #determination #amazingillustrations #courage #friendship #aussieauthor #aussieillustrator #classroomcommunity
Buy On AmazonMabel: A Mermaid Fable
Written and Illustrated by Rowboat Watkins
Mabel is a mermaid who is missing one thing, a mustache. Mabel goes on a journey of self-discovery to accept who she is.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #confidence #determination #amazingillustrations
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Written and Illustrated by Thao Lam
Based on a true story of Thao Lam not accepting her name.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #confidence #determination #amazingillustrations #nameacceptance #collage
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Written and Illustrated by Arree Chung
When all the colors think they are the best, how can they unite and accept each other to create a peaceful community?
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Written by Nadine Robert
Illustrated by Jean Jullien
Bruno is a cat who doesn’t act like a cat. Peter is a boy who accepts Bruno’s quirks and they do everything together.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance
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Buy On AmazonStrictly No Elephants
Written by Lisa Mantchev
Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
When a little boy tries to bring his pet elephant to Pet Club Day he gets turned away. The boy ends up showing what it means to accept differences and be a good friend.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #inclusion #friendship
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Written and Illustrated by Michael Hall
When the color red doesn’t know how to draw red he discovers and accepts the things that he can do.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #inclusion #friendship #helpfulness
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Written and Illustrated by Elizabeth Schoonmaker
With the help of her friends, Square Cat discovers that being the only square in town is special.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #inclusion #friendship #helpfulness #math #maththroughstories #geometry
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Written by Carmen Gil
Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer
Anastasia is a cockroach who dreams of being accepted and famous like her distant relatives the Egyptian Beetles who were treated like royalty.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #inclusion #amazingillustrations #latinobookaward
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Written by Zanni Louise
Illustrated by David Mackintosh
A boy in a bear suit and a bear in a sweater become unlikely friends in this story of accepting yourself and others.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #inclusion #friendship
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Written and Illustrated by Zachariah Ohora
When Momo comes to visit, his cousins realize that he is a little different. Soon they accept that doing things differently can be loads of fun.
Teachable Moments: #acceptance #understanding #empowerment #tolerance #inclusion #friendship
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