Here are 20 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) board books that can help encourage inclusivity in early childhood:
"I Am Enough" by Grace Byers - This uplifting book promotes self-love and self-acceptance, and encourages children to embrace their unique qualities.
"Hair Love" by Matthew A. Cherry - This heartwarming story follows a young girl named Zuri as she learns to do her own hair with the help of her father.
"The Colors of Us" by Karen Katz - This book celebrates the diversity of skin tones and encourages children to appreciate their own unique appearance.
"We Are Water Protectors" by Carole Lindstrom - This timely book teaches children about the importance of water and the need to protect it for future generations.
"The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson - This moving story celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and encourages children to embrace their differences.
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle - This beloved story follows a hungry caterpillar as it eats its way through a variety of foods before transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
"Where is Baby's Belly Button?" by Karen Katz - This interactive book allows children to lift flaps and discover different parts of the body.
"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats - This classic picture book follows a young boy named Peter as he explores and plays in the snow.
"Mama's Nightingale" by Edwidge Danticat - This poignant story tells the tale of a mother who is separated from her daughter and uses her love of music to stay connected with her.
"Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina - This amusing tale follows a peddler who tries to outsmart a group of mischievous monkeys.
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein - This classic tale tells the story of a tree that gives everything it has to a little boy, and the lessons it teaches about love and selflessness.
"The Story of Babar" by Jean de Brunhoff - This delightful story follows the adventures of a young elephant named Babar as he grows up and becomes the king of the elephant kingdom.
"My First Words" by DK - This colorful board book helps children learn basic words and concepts through images and simple text.
"The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss - This classic tale follows the mischievous adventures of the Cat in the Hat and the chaos he causes when he visits two children on a rainy day.
"The Very Busy Spider" by Eric Carle - This colorful book follows a busy spider as it spins its web and teaches children about the life cycle of a spider.
"The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper - This inspiring story follows a small train engine as it overcomes obstacles and learns to believe in itself.
"The Little Red Hen" by Paul Galdone - This classic tale teaches children about the importance of hard work and teamwork through the story of a little hen who wants to make bread.
"Curious George" by H.A. Rey - This beloved story follows the adventures of a curious monkey named George as he explores and learns about the world around him.
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