Diversity

Amazing
by Steve Antony

A little boy and his pet dragon are the very best of friends. They laugh, they sing, they dance, they snooze. They are both amazing – just like everyone else! A celebration of friendship and being yourself with a positive message about celebrating diversity.
Age: 3+

The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
by John Boyne and Oliver Jeffers

There’s nothing unusual about the Brockets. Normal, respectable, and proud of it, they turn up their noses at anyone strange or different. But from the moment Barnaby Brocket comes into the world, it’s clear he’s anything but ordinary. One fateful day, the Brockets decide enough is enough and Barnaby begins a magical journey around the world, and makes some extraordinary friends.
Age: 8+

Odd Bods
by Steven Butler and Jarvis

Ava is an odd bod. Boris is too… Clara, we’re not sure about. I think she’s odd, don’t you? This is an alphabetical celebration for every child who ever felt different.
Age: 3+

This Book Belongs to Aye-Aye
by Richard Byrne

This is the story of Aye-Aye. He’s kind of unusual and unusually kind.
Age: 3+

Something Else
by Kathryn Cave

Something Else finds it hard to make friends as he’s different from the others, but when something turns up on his doorstep, he sends him away too.
Age: 5+

Abracazebra
by Helen Docherty and Thomas Docherty

Yawnalot is a sleepy old town until Abracazebra rides in on her bicycle.  Goat is jealous of the attention she receives and persuades the townspeople that people with stripes can’t be trusted.  When Abracazebra disappears, goat realises he has made a big mistake.
Age: 3+

Girls can do Anything
by Caryl Hart

Challenges all female stereotypes with strong positive role models. The rhyming texts makes this fun to read aloud.
Age 4+

Deadly Letter
by Mary Hoffman and Sophie Burrows

A warm, reassuring story about moving house and making new friends, which touches on racism and teasing, but shows the benefit of a positive, friendly attitude.
Age: 7+

I’m a Girl!
by Yasmeen Ismail

The girl in this book is spontaneous, fast, strong and loud and is forever getting mistaken for a boy. Who says pink is for girls and blue is for boys?
Age: 3+

Along came a different 
by Tom McLaughlin

Reds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is this, they just don’t like each other. But one day, along comes a different colour who likes Reds, Yellows and Blues, and suddenly everything starts to change. Maybe being different doesn’t mean you can’t be friends.
Age: 4+

The Glump and the Peeble
by Wendy Meddour and Rebecca Ashdown

It isn’t easy when you’re a glump that wants to be a peeble. It’s not easy if you’re a peeble that wants to be a glump. Trying what makes you happy and encouraging other people to try something new can lead to fun and friendship
Age: 3+

The Cow Who Climbed A Tree
by Gemma Merino

Tina isn’t like the other cows.  She thinks anything is possible if you just try.  Her sisters think she is full of nonsense and won’t join in with her adventures.
Age: 3+

Oliver
by Birgitta Sif

Oliver felt a bit different but, most of the time, it didn’t matter.  Then one day he found himself on an adventure that would be the best adventure he’d ever had.
Age: 3+

Want to Play Trucks?
by Ann Stott

Jack and Alex play together in the park. Jack likes trucks and Alex likes dolls and they discover they can still play and enjoy their friendship.
Age 3+

Marmaduke the Very Different Dragon
by Rachel Valentine and Ed Eaves

Marmaduke isn’t like other dragons.  He’s the wrong colour, his ears are different and his wings are so unusual he keeps them hidden.  What princess would ever want him to protect her?
Age: 3+

My Brother Bernadette
by Jacqueline Wilson and David Roberts

Sara’s little brother, Bernard, doesn’t enjoy the same things as the other boys on the estate.  He get’s teased and called Bernadette, but eventually he finds a way to stand up for himself, share his special talents and get one up on the local bully.
Age: 5+