Social-Emotional Development

Teaching Guides

An ABC of Families

What is this book about? A is for Adoption, B is for Blended Family, C is for Co-Parenting. Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. This durable board book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun and memorable way. Each right-hand page […]

Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone

What is this book about? Dolls and trucks are for boys and girls, as are fabric and wood, flutes and drums, figure skating, hockey, dancing shoes, and many other toys, accessories, activities, and hobbies. From the author and illustrator team behind the book, Pink is for Boys, comes this empowering, inclusive story that teaches young […]

This Day In June

What is this book about? This day in June . . . Parade starts soon . . . Rainbow arches . . . Joyful marches! In a wildly whimsical, validating and exuberant reflection of the LGBTQ+ community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a Pride celebration and share in a day when we […]

Families Grow

What is this book about? A wish began your journey,And now that you are here,Our family has grown with love,With love for you, my dear. With lyrical, rhyming text that subtly references pregnancy, surrogacy and adoption, this lighthearted story introduces young children to the different ways that families are formed. A glossary at the end […]

Love, Violet

What is this book about? Only ONE person makes Violet’s heart skip! Of all the kids in Violet’s class, only one leaves Violet speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Mira comes near, Violet goes shy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, […]

ABCs of Kindness

What is this book about? A is for all of us—be everybody's friend.B is for believing things will be okay in the end!C is for being caring in everything you do.D is for dear ones who mean the world to you! Described by Kirkus Reviews as "Light, friendly and not at all preachy—a gentle win […]

Wake Up

What is this book about? Wake Up promotes an appreciation of human diversity by teaching young children to accept and celebrate others for who they are—and to use their voices to speak out against injustice. This colorful picture book also fosters self-acceptance by reinforcing the message that every child matters, their uniqueness matters, their culture […]

Families Belong

What is this book about? This lighthearted ode to belonging is a rhyming celebration of the unconditional love and comfort that family members provide for one another. Families belong Together like a puzzle Different-sized people One big snuggle  Through a handful of specific yet universal scenarios—from singing songs together and sharing food to dancing or relaxing together—this book invites […]

The Pronoun Book

What is this book about? They, she, he . . . all together, us! Join in this book's joyful celebration of people and their chosen pronouns. The Pronoun Book helps children understand the pronouns that people use and why. Through a diverse assortment of characters, the book introduces children to the singular and possessive forms […]

Say Something!

What is this book about? The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea, say something! If you see an injustice, say something! In this empowering picture book, author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each day, we have the chance to say something […]