Diverse Book List
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Equity Committee has created a Diverse Book List, geared toward consistently representing all students in an equitable and inclusive way. The book list is extensive and broken down into curriculum units that are often seen in the Co-op classrooms. From Dinosaurs to Friendship, Outer Space to Families, you are sure to find some excellent ideas for reading aloud with your children.
Rain Talk
Mary Serfozo | Ages 3+
A girl explores the sounds the rain makes in her rural neighborhood.
Sakura’s Cherry Blossoms
Robert Paul Weston | Ages 4+
Sakura misses her grandmother and cherry blossoms when she moves from Japan to America.
Leo Can Swim
Anna McQuinn | Ages All
Leo and his friends kick, splash, sing, and play at swim class.
Summer Days and Nights
Wong Herbert Yee | Ages 2+
Join an adventurous little girl as she sets out on a summer’s journey to explore the special world around her.
Summer Sun Risin’
W. Nikola-Lisa | Ages 3+
The narrator tells us about a fine summer’s day on a hard-working farm where everyone is busy from sunup to sunset.
In The Meadow
Yukiko Kato | Ages 3+
A girl enjoys the sounds and insects in a field with grass as tall as she is.
Come On, Rain
Karen Hesse | Ages 3+
A girl waits for rain in the intense summer heat.
This Beach Is Loud!
Samantha Cotterill | Ages 3+
A boy is very excited to go to the beach with his dad, but the sounds and textures are too much for him. His dad helps him remember some tricks to help.
Can I Play Too?
Samantha Cotterill | Ages 3+
Two boys' fun train-track-building project takes a turn when one of the boys obliviously insists on only doing things his way.
It Was Supposed to Be Sunny
Samantha Cotterill | Ages 3+
Laila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Changes in routine can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum.
The Not-So Great Outdoors
Madeline Kloepper | Ages 3+
At first, a girl is not enthusiastic about leaving the city to go camping with her family. But it grows on her.
Jabari Jumps
Gaia Cornwall | Ages 4+
A boy works up the courage to leap from the high dive with the help of his encouraging father.