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CRRL Picks: Inclusive Reads for Children

These books send great messages about learning to accept differences in ourselves and others.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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  • Maggie is so excited to get a puppy for her birthday, especially since she's been feeling left out of her family due to a new baby being on the way. But what is she to do after she finds out she's extremely allergic to anything with fur or…
    Graphic NovelNew York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2021. — 741.5 Ll
  • All Natalie wants is to land the leading role in her local theater's production, but she has to learn to overcome her insecurities and help people see her talent not her wheelchair.
    BookNew York : Amulet Books, 2021. — FICTION Str
  • Jonah helps turn a normal chore of walking the dog with his sister into a trip full of imagination and fun!
    BookNew York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2021] — FICTION Jac
  • Laila's birthday party is perfectly planned, down to the food that will be served. However, when things don't go her way, she has to re-group. With the help of her mom and service dog, she realizes that sometimes surprises can be good!
    BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. — FICTION Cot
  • Lara and her sister Caroline start a detective firm to help cope with the difficulties middle school brings and find themselves investigating the mysteries of their family.
    BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2021] — FICTION Kap
  • Ollie has a lot of feelings that he doesn't understand and overwhelm him until one day his friend Starfish helps him cope. Ollie learns that it's okay to have so many feelings.
    Board Book[Seattle, Washington] : Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books, [2021] — FICTION Yul
  • Nothing can stop Poojo from being a friendly and fun-loving dog, not even a flat tire!
    BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021 — FICTION Cha
  • Even though Charity is non-verbal, it doesn't means she doesn't know what's going on in the world around her. She must find a way to stand up for herself and be heard.
    BookSalt Lake City : Shadow Mountain, [2020] — FICTION Cuj
  • Even though Three is a homeless dog with only three legs, he views the world through rose-colored glasses.
    BookNew York : Holiday House / Neal Porter Books, 2021. — FICTION Kin
  • You Are Enough

    a Book About Inclusion

    O'Hair, Margaret
    An empowering story about embracing differences in all sorts of ways.
    BookNew York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2021. — FICTION OHa