Tolerance Picture Book List

Tolerance
Picture Books & Resources

It gives a message to people of love... It does not matter what is the color of your skin, what language you speak, what religion you believe in, it is that we should all consider each other as human beings and we should respect each other.

Malala Yousafzai

Picture books are a wonderful tool to teach tolerance and diversity. In a multicultural world, discrimination is all around us. It is important to help children be tolerant and sensitive to differences. Use the books below to celebrate diversity. Read the books to start discussions on tolerance and prejudice. Support children in being responsive to discrimination whether aimed at themselves or others. Some of the books also feature negative events of discrimination and prejudice.

Resources

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies subject to subject. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

General Information

Everyday Family: 6 Ways You Can Teach Your Child Tolerance

Kids Health: Teaching Your Child Tolerance
Psychology Today: Teaching Children Tolerance

Social Justice Books: Children, Arab Heritage, and Anti-Bias Education

Educational Articles and Lesson Plans

One World One Heart: Teaching Tolerance Lesson Plans

Education World: Teaching Tolerance

Teaching Tolerance: Mix It Up Activities

The Hub: How to Promote Equality and Diversity in the Classroom

Climb Theatre: Exploring Acceptance of Differences Lesson Plans

Character First Education: Tolerance – Ideas, videos and free downloads

Character First Education: Forgiveness – Ideas, videos and free downloads

Scholastic: Tolerance: The Fifth Core Strength

Teaching Tolerance: How can people alike and different get along? Learning Plan

Teaching Tolerance: How are we the same and how are we different from each other? Learning Plan

Teaching Tolerance: Increasing Tolerance through Immigration Learning Plan

Teaching Tolerance: The Challenges of Immigration Learning Plan
Northern Ireland Curriculum: Living, Learning Together Lesson Ideas
Teaching for Change: Teaching Young Children about Race – A Guide for Parents and Teachers

State of New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education: Lessons on Friendship, Respect, Tolerance, Holocaust/Genocide K-G4

A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.

We are all unique, but we often have to reassure children that it is okay to stand out from the crowd. These picture books shows characters accepting their differences and those of others.

Exposure to diverse books helps children celebrate differences in the world. These picture books are a great tool for starting a dialogue on tolerance, discrimination and the actions we can take.

Read these great picture books to support a good understanding of empathy and open-mindedness to counteract negativity in the world.

This book picture list features characters dealing with dilemmas in an open-minded way. They focus on respecting and considering the perspectives of others.

Share these picture books to start a discussion on tolerance and prejudice as well as learning about other cultures.

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