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Developmental Disability Awareness Month

The following picture books showcase the experiences, challenges, and accomplishments of children with disabilities.

Senses

Some children may be interested in learning about the senses by reading informational texts, and some prefer reading picture books centered on a character’s experiences. There are even books with sensory experiences like different textures to touch. Here are six books that explore our senses, all available through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Children’s Folk & Fairy Tales for Black History Month

Everyone loves a fairy tale. Heroes, villains, monsters and magic! The following titles feature enchanting stories and spellbinding artwork from Black authors and illustrators. From American tall tales to African … Continued

Children’s Picture Books for Black History Month

From family dinners to outings with Grandma, these love-filled picture books celebrate Black families of all shapes and sizes. For more titles focused on Black history and culture, check out … Continued

Children’s Fiction for Black History Month

From board books that celebrate the many shades of Black skin to novels that recount the history of struggles past and present, the stories below offer glimpses into the lives … Continued

Here to Help: Books about Self Esteem

Check out these titles that promote positive self esteem and self confidence for young children.

Race and Social Justice Books for Kids

These titles speak to the demonstrations, headlines, hashtags and ongoing dialogue about race in America.

Here to Help: Disabilities & Inclusion

By sharing stories together and having conversations about the books you read, you can help young children understand the world around them. Seeing diverse experiences represented in books helps children … Continued

Sharing Stories, Sharing Cultures

Research shows that children begin to develop an awareness of race at an early age. As they grow, they become familiar with—and participate in—family and cultural traditions. Finding ways to … Continued

Try Something New

The new year is a wonderful time to try something new. These picture books will get kids talking about the possibilities of doing something they have never done before.

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Audience: Preschoolers