Handout 8.2
Children’s Books Dealing with Diversity
There are many good examples of children’s books that deal positively with diversity
issues. An example will be presented here for each of the three aspects of diversity
discussed in your text. You will be expected to find three additional books that you find
helpful and that could be included in the early childhood classroom.
Cultural/Racial Diversity
Adolf, A. (1973). Black is brown is tan. N.Y.: Harper Collins.
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Children with Special Needs
Cairo, S. (1985). Our brother has Down’s syndrome. Toronto: Annick Press LTD.
Your choices:
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Gender Equity
Merriam, E. (1989). Mommies at work. N.Y.: Simon and Shuster.
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