Understanding fair and unfair treatment and standing up for others
7 books for this outcome
by Anna McGregor
Ages 3-6 years
When a pair of pears are joined by an orange, they worry there isn't room for everyone. A gentle story about friendship dynamics and the joy of including others.
by Aaron Blabey
Ages 4-7 years
Stanley Paste is small. Really small. And he hates it. But when a new girl arrives at school, Stanley learns that perhaps being small is not so bad after all. A touching story about self-acceptance and discovering that our perceived weaknesses can actually be strengths.
by Lisa Mantchev Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
Ages 4-8 years
When a boy's tiny pet elephant is banned from Pet Club Day, he discovers that being left out can lead to creating your own inclusive space where everyone belongs. A story about friendship, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.
by Eugene Trivizas Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Ages 4-8 years
A clever twist on the classic fairy tale where three little wolves try to build houses safe from the big bad pig. This reversed tale explores themes of conflict, escalation, and the power of kindness to transform situations.
by Graeme Base
Ages 5-10 years
Follow the life of a single tree from seed to ancient giant, witnessing the countless creatures that depend on it and the changes that occur around it over centuries. A beautiful meditation on time, growth, and environmental interconnectedness.
by Jon Klassen
Ages 3-8 years
A small fish steals a hat from a big fish and tries to convince himself (and readers) that everything will be fine. A sophisticated story that uses dark humour and visual storytelling to explore themes of honesty and consequences.
by Jon Klassen
Ages 3-8 years
Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but there's only one hat. This story explores friendship, fairness, and doing the right thing even when it's difficult.