read-together books about inclusivity

by Katie Couric; illustrated by Marjorie Priceman New, foreign, different-looking Lazlo has to endure teasing and exclusion in his new school; until one girl decides to befriend him and helps others see him as a friend not a stranger. Interesting illustrations show a lot about body language can send powerful but unspoken messages.

• Was Ellie kind to Lazlo?
• What did Ellie do to make Lazlo feel better?
  
  
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by Noelle Lambert Happy dogs play together and get along until Bruno excludes Sandy, a new dog because it looks different. This act of exclusion changes the friendly park into an unwelcoming place. When Bruno realizes that it is more fun to include everyone, happiness returns.

• Are the dogs happy when Bruno won't let Sandy play?
• What do they do to solve the problem?
  
  
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by Jacqui Robbins; illustrated by Matt Phelan Shakeeta, a new girl with a pet Iguana, is not welcomed by the other children, and they exclude her from games like soccer. Mia, another girl in the class befriends her, and with Mia's help Shakeeta becomes a welcome member of the class.

• Was Mia kind to Shakeeta? How?
• How did Mia help to make Shakeeta welcome in school?
  
  
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by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Le Uyen Pham Sweet Briar, a skunk, makes friends easily at camp, but Petal Porcupine is excluded by the other campers and they make fun of her. Sweet Briar knows how it feels to be excluded, and by offering friendship helps Petal become one of the group.

• Did Sweet Briar care that Petal was feeling bad?
• Did Sweet Briar's kindness help Petal enjoy camp? How?
  
  
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by Fred Rodgers With photographs of diverse young children at play in preschool settings, Mr. Rogers helps young children explore the many aspects of friendship--playing, sharing ideas and secrets, sharing and not sharing. Exclusion is addressed when friends who are playing together don't want to let another child into the game.

• What are some fun things friends do together?
• Is it hard sometimes to let someone new into a game? Is it a kind thing to do?
  
  
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