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Why comics matter for young readers 02/12/24
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The Great Big Book of Families
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
The Great Big Book of Families represents a lovely diverse mix of different types of families, reminding us that families come in all shapes and sizes, from single parent families to same sex couple parents, grandparents that live with us, extended families, blended families and many more.
The simple message is that every family is unique and special. This message is delivered effectively through simple, accessible text and an abundance of delightful, cartoon-like illustrations. Subtle inclusive images of disability are scattered throughout. These include several wheelchairs, lots of glasses, leg braces, and a walker. It's a book packed with detail, humour and interest, reminding us that there is no such thing as 'normal' or 'abnormal' – we are all equal.
In terms of diversity in its widest sense, books simply don't get much more inclusive than this.
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100 best children's books from the past 100 years: The full list
Explore our list of what we think are the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years.
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Story Explorers: Diversity of family life
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and for all children, it’s important to see their own experiences reflected in the stories they read. Books can offer comfort, validation, and a sense of belonging by showing that there is no one "right" way to be a family.
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Best Books for 6-8 year olds
Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years.
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Visual impairment in books
This list is made up of books featuring characters who are blind or visually impaired, as well as books which include characters with glasses and/or eye patches in a natural and positive way. Books here cover a range of ages, from little ones up to teenagers.
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Blended families
It's so important for children to see their family life reflected in books - and to see what other families might be like, too.
So we've put together a list of great reads which feature blended families:
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and it's validating and comforting to see your family reflected in books. This selection, for all ages, features …
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Books about blended families
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and it's validating and comforting to see your family reflected in books. This selection, for all ages, features families where one or both parents have children from a previous relationship. This kind of family can also be called a stepfamily.
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Mother's Day: picture books about mums
Together, celebrate all the different kinds of special mums in the world with these marvellous illustrated books.
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Casual inclusion of disabled characters
This list comprises books which include disabled characters within their images and/or story naturally, subtly and often without comment.
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Picture books that celebrate LGBT+ families
It's so important that little ones grow up and see their type of family set-up reflected in the books you share with them. Here's a list of our favourite children's books that show – and celebrate – diverse families. Perfect for babies all the way up to aged five.
