Children’s literature is often underappreciated, mainly because how can you take a book about striped socks seriously? Of course these books teach children how to read and encourage them to further their imagination by engrossing them in fictional worlds, but they are also incredibly effective at allowing children to see important issues in a world they understand, with vivid colors and easy-to-understand concepts. People often neglect to realize that these books can open a dialogue with children about serious, difficult to discuss topics like death, divorce, moving, and even physical/learning differences. Please take the time to read my thoughts on books that tackle these big ideas!
BOOKS ABOUT DEATH AND LOSS:
“What Happens When A Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death“
“Tim’s Goodbye”- A book about the death of a pet
“Goodbye, Grandpa”- A book about the death of a loved one
“Something Very Sad Happened- A Toddlers Guide to Understanding Death“
“Sally Goes to Heaven”- A book about the death of a pet
“The Goodbye Book”- A book about feelings after losing a loved one
books about important events:
“Sewing The Rainbow”- A book about the origin of the pride flag and being yourself
BOOKS ABOUT DIVERSITY:
“How Mamas Love Their Babies”- A book about diversity in motherhood
“Spaghetti In A Hot Dog Bun”- A book about being different
books about handling emotions:
“The Screaming Chef”- A book about screaming, tantrums, and handling emotions
books about bullying:
“You’re Mean Lily Jean!”- A book about bullying
OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
“Bugs In My Hair!” A book about lice
“I Have A Question About Divorce”- A book about divorce for children with Autism
“I Said No! A kid-to-kid guide to keeping private parts private”
“The Can Man”- A book about homelessness, poverty, and selflessness
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