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.
Snow in Jerusalem
Deborah da Costa | Ages 4+
Although they live in different quarters of Jerusalem, a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy are surprised to discover they have been caring for the same stray cat.
Mister and Lady Day
Amy Novesky | Ages 4+
Learn about Billie Holiday and the dog who loved her.
Lost and Found Cat
Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes | Ages 4+
This true story follows a cat who gets separated from his refugee family.
Not Norman: A Goldfish Story
Noah Z. Jones | Ages 4+
Norman wasn’t what this little boy had in mind, but the boy grows to love him.
Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes | Ages 4+
When the doctors have to remove part of Jessica’s leg, she doesn’t know how she will do things on her own, but a service dog named Rescue shows her.
Cece Loves Science
Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes | Ages 4+
Cece and her friend conduct an experiment to see if her dog will eat vegetables.
Cece Loves Science and Adventure
Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes | Ages 4+
When Cece and her Adventure Girls troop face a sudden thunderstorm, they use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems and make their way safely back to camp.
Dig Those Dinosaurs
Lori Haskins Houran | Ages 2+
A diverse group of paleontologists dig up and display dinosaur bones.
Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones
Byron Barton | Ages 2+
Paleontologists show the steps it takes to get T-Rex bones on display in a museum.
Lizard from the Park
Mark Pett | Ages 3+
Leonard’s pet lizard keeps growing and growing, but Leonard comes up with a solution.
If I Had a Raptor
George O’Connor | Ages 4+
A girl brings a dinosaur home and shows the fun and challenges of having a pet raptor.
Dinosaurs Are Different
Aliki | Ages 4+
Kids notice what makes dinosaurs different from other animals.