Kiwicorn
written and illustrated by Kat Merewether
Language: English
[New Zealand]: Illustrated Publishing, 2017.
p. : cm.
ISBN: 9780994136428
Summary: Who is whimsical, witty and wonderfully weird? Kiwicorn! A ridiculously cute and funny story about being unique. Gorgeous illustrations and writing, help children to understand their emotions and to open a light-hearted dialogue about diversity. The Kiwicorn story can help parents and teachers to convey the important message that we're all different from each other, and being different is awesome!
Available: http://www.nationwidebooks.co.nz/product/kiwicorn-9780994136428
First week blues
by Jesse Greenslade
illus. by Anna Evans
Language: English
Summary: First Week Blues teaches children about diversity and acceptance. The story First Week Blues centres on a little penguin called Blue who is starting his first week at school. Blue is different from the other birds in his class. They think Blue is weird and do not accept him; they exclude and laugh at him. As Blue's first week progresses the other birds' less visible vulnerabilities are exposed. Through a social, emotional learning approach, the book promotes tolerance, vulnerability, acceptance and celebrates diversity. The book aims to boost a child's self-esteem and help them realise that being different is a positive trait.
Available: https://www.facebook.com/kiwiguyseekingsurrogate/
Promised land
by Adam Reynolds & Chaz Harris
Summary: In Promised Land, a Prince and a Farmboy meet in the forest and their newfound friendship soon turns into love. However, when the Queen remarries, her sinister new husband seeks control of the enchanted forest and land that the farm boy’s family are entrusted with protecting.
Available: http://www.promisedland-book.com/
