These Are the Best Books For Toddlers That Celebrate Diversity

Updated on 6/19/2018 at 9:40 AM

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Reading to your toddler is a time-honored tradition for many families. When you're picking books for them to read, you want them to enjoy the story and hopefully learn something along the way. We found stories with a diverse cast of characters that teach children that different is beautiful. Not everyone looks the same or does everything in the same way, and we think that should be celebrated! If you're looking to teach your children about the importance of living in a diverse, inclusive world, try reading one of these adorable books.

My Family, Your Family

All families are made up of different people. My Family, Your Family ($6) is an adorable story about a little girl recognizing the beauty of diversity.

My Family, Your Family

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Be Who You Are

Todd Parr's Be Who You Are ($15) is an adorable story that celebrates the beauty of being you, whoever that may be!

Be Who You Are

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$15

We're Different, We're the Same

Sesame Street is universally beloved by children and parents alike. Those adorable puppets are the perfect characters to teach children that we can have the same values even though we don't all look alike in We're Different, We're the Same ($5).

We're Different, We're the Same

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All Kinds of Families

All Kinds of Families ($17) is a rhyming book, so you know your kids will love it. It teaches them that families grow in different ways and that every single one is beautiful.

All Kinds of Families

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$17

One Word From Sophia

Between a strong vocabulary, a lesson in debate, and a diverse cast of characters, One Word From Sophia ($9) will make you want to read to your children every night.

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Ada Twist, Scientist

As a celebration of women in STEM, Ada Twist, Scientist ($13) is a must read for every child.

Ada Twist, Scientist

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$13

It's a Small World

Based on the iconic Disneyland ride, It's a Small World ($11) has the lyrics to the adorable song about how the world is all connected and we're all the same in the end.

It's a Small World

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$11

Same, Same but Different

Same, Same but Different ($14) is the story of two pen pals from opposite sides of the world. Through their letters, they learn that their lives aren't so dissimilar after all.

Same, Same but Different

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$14

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Seriously, is there anything cuter than a tiny baby? Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes ($27) shows just how adorable babies of all backgrounds and ethnicities can be.

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$27