Inclusive Books for Children
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A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Reader
🌟 Stories where every child feels at home
📚 No ads — just great books, reviewed by experts
https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/
🌟 Stories where every child feels at home
📚 No ads — just great books, reviewed by experts
https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/
November’s inclusive book picks are perfect for your classroom or library shelves:
🎄 Festive fun with Anisha & The Other Father Christmas
🧠 Neurodiverse board books
📚 Cosy reads & series to carry readers through the holidays ❄️
https://ow.ly/9pXZ50Xz3VK
🎄 Festive fun with Anisha & The Other Father Christmas
🧠 Neurodiverse board books
📚 Cosy reads & series to carry readers through the holidays ❄️
https://ow.ly/9pXZ50Xz3VK
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
November’s inclusive book picks are perfect for your classroom or library shelves:
🎄 Festive fun with Anisha & The Other Father Christmas
🧠 Neurodiverse board books
📚 Cosy reads & series to carry readers through the holidays ❄️
https://ow.ly/9pXZ50Xz3VK
🎄 Festive fun with Anisha & The Other Father Christmas
🧠 Neurodiverse board books
📚 Cosy reads & series to carry readers through the holidays ❄️
https://ow.ly/9pXZ50Xz3VK
✍️ A favourite line from Big Thoughts by Laura Dockrill and Ashling Lindsay
Stories like this help children understand that Big Thoughts aren’t scary — they’re simply visitors. And with the right tools, every child can learn to let them swim away. 🌊✨
https://ow.ly/zBkz50XxokZ
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
✍️ A favourite line from Big Thoughts by Laura Dockrill and Ashling Lindsay
Stories like this help children understand that Big Thoughts aren’t scary — they’re simply visitors. And with the right tools, every child can learn to let them swim away. 🌊✨
https://ow.ly/zBkz50XxokZ
Baby Books About Growing Up! 🌱
A diverse, joyful collection supporting early development — from sharing and potty training to growing independence.
Ideal for early years settings, the books explore routines, emotions, and everyday milestones. 💛
👉 https://ow.ly/yV2f50XxobO
A diverse, joyful collection supporting early development — from sharing and potty training to growing independence.
Ideal for early years settings, the books explore routines, emotions, and everyday milestones. 💛
👉 https://ow.ly/yV2f50XxobO
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Baby Books About Growing Up! 🌱
A diverse, joyful collection supporting early development — from sharing and potty training to growing independence.
Ideal for early years settings, the books explore routines, emotions, and everyday milestones. 💛
👉 https://ow.ly/yV2f50XxobO
A diverse, joyful collection supporting early development — from sharing and potty training to growing independence.
Ideal for early years settings, the books explore routines, emotions, and everyday milestones. 💛
👉 https://ow.ly/yV2f50XxobO
Last Stop on Market Street was only the second picture book in 94 years to win the Newbery Medal. 🏅
Its warm, inclusive portrait of community has made it a favourite in classrooms and libraries. A reminder of how powerful inclusive storytelling can be. 🚌✨
https://ow.ly/wRpY50XuJ1e
Its warm, inclusive portrait of community has made it a favourite in classrooms and libraries. A reminder of how powerful inclusive storytelling can be. 🚌✨
https://ow.ly/wRpY50XuJ1e
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Last Stop on Market Street was only the second picture book in 94 years to win the Newbery Medal. 🏅
Its warm, inclusive portrait of community has made it a favourite in classrooms and libraries. A reminder of how powerful inclusive storytelling can be. 🚌✨
https://ow.ly/wRpY50XuJ1e
Its warm, inclusive portrait of community has made it a favourite in classrooms and libraries. A reminder of how powerful inclusive storytelling can be. 🚌✨
https://ow.ly/wRpY50XuJ1e
Our Funny Picture Books list is here — celebrating the power of laughter to hook children back into reading. 😂📚
These inclusive stories build bonds through shared reading, and show that humour belongs in every classroom.
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/funny-picture-books
These inclusive stories build bonds through shared reading, and show that humour belongs in every classroom.
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/funny-picture-books
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our Funny Picture Books list is here — celebrating the power of laughter to hook children back into reading. 😂📚
These inclusive stories build bonds through shared reading, and show that humour belongs in every classroom.
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/funny-picture-books
These inclusive stories build bonds through shared reading, and show that humour belongs in every classroom.
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/funny-picture-books
Our updated Fairy Tale Picture Books list is here! ✨
These inclusive retellings help children explore morality, empathy, and cultural perspectives from around the world.
Perfect for KS1 storytime or classroom discussions. 🌍📚
👉 https://ow.ly/h12Z50Xqzvi
These inclusive retellings help children explore morality, empathy, and cultural perspectives from around the world.
Perfect for KS1 storytime or classroom discussions. 🌍📚
👉 https://ow.ly/h12Z50Xqzvi
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our updated Fairy Tale Picture Books list is here! ✨
These inclusive retellings help children explore morality, empathy, and cultural perspectives from around the world.
Perfect for KS1 storytime or classroom discussions. 🌍📚
👉 https://ow.ly/h12Z50Xqzvi
These inclusive retellings help children explore morality, empathy, and cultural perspectives from around the world.
Perfect for KS1 storytime or classroom discussions. 🌍📚
👉 https://ow.ly/h12Z50Xqzvi
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Nina Tame! 📚
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Nina Tame! 📚
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Phyllis Ramage! 📚
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Phyllis Ramage! 📚
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Mei Matsuoka! 📚
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Mei Matsuoka! 📚
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Scott Evans! 📚
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Scott Evans! 📚
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Pragya Agarwal! 📚
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Pragya Agarwal! 📚
🎉 Meet the judges for the 2026 IBC Awards! 🌈📚
We’re thrilled to have five incredible voices championing inclusive children’s books in the UK:
Nina Tame • Mei Matsuoka • Phyllis Ramage • Scott Evans • Pragya Agarwal
💛 Huge thanks to our judges! #IBCawards2026
We’re thrilled to have five incredible voices championing inclusive children’s books in the UK:
Nina Tame • Mei Matsuoka • Phyllis Ramage • Scott Evans • Pragya Agarwal
💛 Huge thanks to our judges! #IBCawards2026
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎉 Meet the judges for the 2026 IBC Awards! 🌈📚
We’re thrilled to have five incredible voices championing inclusive children’s books in the UK:
Nina Tame • Mei Matsuoka • Phyllis Ramage • Scott Evans • Pragya Agarwal
💛 Huge thanks to our judges! #IBCawards2026
We’re thrilled to have five incredible voices championing inclusive children’s books in the UK:
Nina Tame • Mei Matsuoka • Phyllis Ramage • Scott Evans • Pragya Agarwal
💛 Huge thanks to our judges! #IBCawards2026
Heather Has Two Mommies (1989) by Lesléa Newman was one of the first mainstream picture books to feature a family with same-sex parents. 🌈
Stories like this remind us how far we’ve come — and why every child deserves to grow up in a world where all families belong. ❤️
Stories like this remind us how far we’ve come — and why every child deserves to grow up in a world where all families belong. ❤️
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Heather Has Two Mommies (1989) by Lesléa Newman was one of the first mainstream picture books to feature a family with same-sex parents. 🌈
Stories like this remind us how far we’ve come — and why every child deserves to grow up in a world where all families belong. ❤️
Stories like this remind us how far we’ve come — and why every child deserves to grow up in a world where all families belong. ❤️
Black history isn’t just for October. ✊🏾
Keep the celebration going all year with these brilliant stories and poems — charting the journeys and experiences of Black people in the UK and beyond.
Because inclusive reading shouldn’t end when the displays come down. 📚💛
👉 https://ow.ly/pqFr50XnhZ9
Keep the celebration going all year with these brilliant stories and poems — charting the journeys and experiences of Black people in the UK and beyond.
Because inclusive reading shouldn’t end when the displays come down. 📚💛
👉 https://ow.ly/pqFr50XnhZ9
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Black history isn’t just for October. ✊🏾
Keep the celebration going all year with these brilliant stories and poems — charting the journeys and experiences of Black people in the UK and beyond.
Because inclusive reading shouldn’t end when the displays come down. 📚💛
👉 https://ow.ly/pqFr50XnhZ9
Keep the celebration going all year with these brilliant stories and poems — charting the journeys and experiences of Black people in the UK and beyond.
Because inclusive reading shouldn’t end when the displays come down. 📚💛
👉 https://ow.ly/pqFr50XnhZ9
Our October round-up is bursting with brilliant books! 📚✨
🌍 Explore two countries through local eyes
🍲 Discover soups from around the world
🫎 Spot the moose in a search-and-find!
And more!
https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-october-2025
🌍 Explore two countries through local eyes
🍲 Discover soups from around the world
🫎 Spot the moose in a search-and-find!
And more!
https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-october-2025
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our October round-up is bursting with brilliant books! 📚✨
🌍 Explore two countries through local eyes
🍲 Discover soups from around the world
🫎 Spot the moose in a search-and-find!
And more!
https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-october-2025
🌍 Explore two countries through local eyes
🍲 Discover soups from around the world
🫎 Spot the moose in a search-and-find!
And more!
https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-october-2025
🌍 Diverse Baby Books for Understanding the World 👶✨
Even the tiniest readers are already taking in the world around them — so why not start with stories that reflect its richness and variety?
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/understanding-the-world
Even the tiniest readers are already taking in the world around them — so why not start with stories that reflect its richness and variety?
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/understanding-the-world
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🌍 Diverse Baby Books for Understanding the World 👶✨
Even the tiniest readers are already taking in the world around them — so why not start with stories that reflect its richness and variety?
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/understanding-the-world
Even the tiniest readers are already taking in the world around them — so why not start with stories that reflect its richness and variety?
👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/understanding-the-world
👶 Out of all the baby books we looked at, we found just two by British Own Voice creators.
These books deserve to be celebrated — because representation starts with the very first stories children read.
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
These books deserve to be celebrated — because representation starts with the very first stories children read.
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
👶 Out of all the baby books we looked at, we found just two by British Own Voice creators.
These books deserve to be celebrated — because representation starts with the very first stories children read.
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
These books deserve to be celebrated — because representation starts with the very first stories children read.
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here!
We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.
https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.
https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here!
We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.
https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.
https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph
#IBCExcludedVoicesReport
This September’s inclusive children’s books celebrate culture, identity & community 🍲✨ From sharing wonton soup to exploring Diwali, embracing who we are & tracing humanity’s roots back to Africa — these stories uplift, unite & inspire. 📚🌍
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
October 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This September’s inclusive children’s books celebrate culture, identity & community 🍲✨ From sharing wonton soup to exploring Diwali, embracing who we are & tracing humanity’s roots back to Africa — these stories uplift, unite & inspire. 📚🌍
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
💭 Big Thoughts: Catch and Release Your Worries by Laura Dockrill & Ashling Lindsay
Expressive illustrations show the weight of worry — a powerful prompt for class conversations about feelings.
Expressive illustrations show the weight of worry — a powerful prompt for class conversations about feelings.
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
💭 Big Thoughts: Catch and Release Your Worries by Laura Dockrill & Ashling Lindsay
Expressive illustrations show the weight of worry — a powerful prompt for class conversations about feelings.
Expressive illustrations show the weight of worry — a powerful prompt for class conversations about feelings.
🐾 Invisible Dogs by Ruby Wright
A creative, thoughtful way to talk about anxiety in the classroom — encouraging problem-solving, imagination & peer support.
A creative, thoughtful way to talk about anxiety in the classroom — encouraging problem-solving, imagination & peer support.
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🐾 Invisible Dogs by Ruby Wright
A creative, thoughtful way to talk about anxiety in the classroom — encouraging problem-solving, imagination & peer support.
A creative, thoughtful way to talk about anxiety in the classroom — encouraging problem-solving, imagination & peer support.
🌊 Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh & Barbara Quintino
A heartwarming intergenerational story about facing a fear of water — perfect for encouraging persistence & confidence.
A heartwarming intergenerational story about facing a fear of water — perfect for encouraging persistence & confidence.
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🌊 Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh & Barbara Quintino
A heartwarming intergenerational story about facing a fear of water — perfect for encouraging persistence & confidence.
A heartwarming intergenerational story about facing a fear of water — perfect for encouraging persistence & confidence.
👑 The Princess and the Pee by Effua Gleed & Juanita Londono Gaviria
A modern fairy tale that reassures children anxious about bedwetting — ideal for gentle support around PSED.
A modern fairy tale that reassures children anxious about bedwetting — ideal for gentle support around PSED.
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
👑 The Princess and the Pee by Effua Gleed & Juanita Londono Gaviria
A modern fairy tale that reassures children anxious about bedwetting — ideal for gentle support around PSED.
A modern fairy tale that reassures children anxious about bedwetting — ideal for gentle support around PSED.
Supporting wellbeing starts with stories. 📚 This booklist for ages 3–7 helps children explore worries, talk about feelings & build resilience — a practical tool for classrooms & early years settings. 🧵
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Supporting wellbeing starts with stories. 📚 This booklist for ages 3–7 helps children explore worries, talk about feelings & build resilience — a practical tool for classrooms & early years settings. 🧵
Looking for brilliant new stories your child will adore? 📖✨
Perfect for curious young readers, this carefully chosen list makes it easy to diversify your child’s library with inclusive tales and unforgettable characters.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
Perfect for curious young readers, this carefully chosen list makes it easy to diversify your child’s library with inclusive tales and unforgettable characters.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
September 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Looking for brilliant new stories your child will adore? 📖✨
Perfect for curious young readers, this carefully chosen list makes it easy to diversify your child’s library with inclusive tales and unforgettable characters.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...
Perfect for curious young readers, this carefully chosen list makes it easy to diversify your child’s library with inclusive tales and unforgettable characters.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...