Teaching your children about diversity and other cultures can help them understand the world around them. They'll learn that although there may be some differences between them and their peers, everyone deserves kindness and acceptance. In addition to the curriculum taught at school, there are many books you can add to their preschool reading list. Here are a few to read with your child. 

What Books Can Teach Kids About Diversity?

1. "By Day, By Night" by Amy Gibson

This charming tale for young readers highlights the similarities and differences among children all over the world by showing familiar daily routines. While families may eat different foods or live in different types of homes, kids can see that everyone eats together, brushes their teeth, and laughs with friends. 

2. "Last Stop on Market Street" by Matt de la Pena

In this Newbery Medal winning book, a young boy, CJ, and his Nana take a bus to visit a soup kitchen across town. CJ asks his Nana many questions, which she uses as an educational tool to teach her grandson about all walks of life and appreciate their home city's culture. 

3. "Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger" by Elizabeth Cole

A young boy named Nick is nervous about his new glasses. However, as he talks with his classmates, he realizes that there is something unique and different about all of them. Whether they come from another cultural background or have differences in abilities, Nick learns how to love himself and others. 

4. "The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi

Unehi is not only the new girl at school, but she is new to America, having just arrived from Korea. She feels anxious about her Korean name, which is unlike her American classmates'. She agrees to take suggestions on a new name by drawing one out of a jar. In the end, she embraces her own name and realizes it's a part of her rich culture and heritage. 

5. "Say Hello!" by Rachel Isadora

Little Carmelita has learned how to say hello to all the people in her diverse neighborhood when she takes her dog for a walk each day. This Caldecott Honor winning book for preschool readers is full of colorful pictures and the celebration of language. 

If you want to instill a love of reading in your preschool-aged child, turn to Reading in Preschool. With over 15 years of experience, owner Elizabeth Alexander has been teaching kids ages 2 through 7 how to read and love doing it. She offers tutoring services virtually for kids worldwide and in-person lessons for those in Los Angelos, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hamptons. For more information on preschool reading programs, visit the website or call (917) 723-1159.