Family books for toddlers that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can be hard to come by, but fortunately, more authors are starting to fill this need. New York Times best-selling author Andrea Davis Pinkney’s Hello, Beautiful You! is an award-winning book that celebrates Black and brown joy. This sweet story teaches your child the importance of embracing who they are while exposing them to diverse main characters.
Children’s books with powerful messages about self-love and identity can help your kids build confidence and gratitude for their own family and lineage. From babies to toddlers, your young child can benefit from reading this social-emotional book, which features easy-to-digest rhyming text and captivating illustrations.
Gather all your family members — grandparents, older children, new babies — to read aloud this board book together. Whether you are purchasing this family book as a gift or for your own child, the beautiful story will touch every reader’s heart.
Make sure to also check out Davis Pinkney’s other family books for toddlers, like Bright Brown Baby, which includes five poems that highlight the tender moments of the newborn days. Shop all our favorite board and picture books about love and diversity below! You can find more board books and activities at The Scholastic Store.
