We continue with our efforts to embrace simple, equitable and inclusive family life and communities.  In a recent podcast Kim asked for any suggestions listeners might have for racially inclusive children's book that were also slow paced and gently illustrated.  The response has been great.  Thanks you dear community members!

Of course, like always it is up to our own parental judgement whether a book from this, or any other list will work for your family.  Here are some books that people in the simplicity community recommended.  

We support independently owned book stores and if one of these books looks right for you and you need to shop online it is worth checking out Bookshop.org where these book sellers have come together to offer a great alternative.”

Child of the Universe
by Ray Jayawardhana
Illustrated by Raul Colón

I Wish You More
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal &
Tom Lichtenheld

The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield Martin

Chirri & Chirra
by Kaya Doi
Translated by Yuki Kaneko

Child of the Universe
by Ray Jayawardhana
Illustrated by Raul Colón

I Wish You More
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal &
Tom Lichtenheld

The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Wingield Martin

Chirri & Chirra
by Kaya Doi
Translated by Yuki Kaneko

Over and Under the Pond
by Kate Messner
Illustrated by
Christopher Silas Neal

Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall

Princess Hair
by Sharee Miller

You Matter
by Christian Robinson

Over and Under the Pond
by Kate Messner 
art by Christopher Silas Neal

Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall

Princess Hair
by Sharee Miller

You Matter
by Christian Robinson

My Heart Fills With Happiness
by Monique Gray Smith
Illustrated by Julie Flett

The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats

Whistle for Willie
by Ezra Jack Keats

Corduroy
by Don Freeman

My Heart Fills With Happiness
by Monique Gray Smith
Illustrated by Julie Flett

My Heart Fills with Happiness
by Monique Gray Smith
Illustrated by
Julie Flett

The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats

Whistle for Willie
by Ezra Jack Keats

Corduroy
by Don Freeman

A Pocket for Corduroy
by Don Freeman