10 Lessons I Want My Kids To Learn and Books That Help Teach Them

Picture books are valuable tools not only to teach important lessons but to break the ice for parents and teachers to dive in further and get to the heart of the lesson more easily. As my own children knock on adolescence’s door I have been thinking about the core lessons I want my children to take out into the world. The one I have not listed here is of course how deeply and unconditionally they are loved. While books like Where the Wild Things Are and The Most Loved Girl In The World both capture that message so well they leave me in tears, these are the important messages I feel less confident teaching and that’s where these picture book lists are so helpful!

Picture Book Lists

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Being different is a strength, not a weakness

Books about Marching To The Beat of Your Own Drummer

Every family is unique but their love is the same.

LGBTQ Positive Picture Books 

Picture Book Lists About Divorce for Kids 

 

Excluding others, because they aren’t like you is never OK.

Picture Books About Japanese Internment 

 

Finding ways to make room for everyone makes everyone’s life richer.

Picture book lists about including others. 

Real friends accept who you are on the inside.

Books About Being Different 

 

Take note of similarities and celebrate differences.

 

Picture Books With African American Girl Leads 

Lovely Picture Book lists with Muslim Characters 

 

Picture Books About Hanukah 

 

Picture Book About Immigration 

Standing up for others is never easy but it is always important.

Picture books about social justice 

 

Always be open to friendship because it can carry you through tough times.

 

 

Picture Books About Friendship

 

Sometimes bad things happen but if we stick together we’ll get through it.

Picture Books About Facing Adversity

 

The world is a diverse place, that’s what makes it so beautiful.

Diverse Books for Toddlers

Multi-cultural Books For Kids 

What lessons do you want to teach your children and which titles help you do that? Do you have any titles to add to our picture book lists? Talk to us on Facebook!