Stick and Stone
A quiet, powerful read-aloud that handles the pain of exclusion without being preachy or scary.
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Bhimsa, the Dancing Bear
by Christine Weston
Picture book · ages 5–9 · 420L · 1945
A 1945 artifact with earnest cross-cultural intent but dated sensibility; the bear's freedom arc is touching, though the treatment of Indian village life reads as anthropological rather than intimate.
The Moon Without Stars
by Chanel Miller
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 520L
Miller's debut picture book is a gentle, gorgeously illustrated meditation on self-worth and belonging that resonates with kids who feel different — and reminds all kids that light takes many forms.
Wolf in the Snow
by Matthew Cordell
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 2019
Nearly wordless, entirely propelled by Cordell's spare, evocative illustrations—a quiet masterpiece about recognizing pain in the other and acting on compassion even when afraid.