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Books, activities, and tips to help you talk with your preschooler about Dr. Martin Luther King on the day when we celebrate his life and legacy.

COLOR & LEARN

Introduce your preschooler to Dr. King, with Little Bill's "Thank You, Dr. King!" five-page printable storybook.

Print "Thank You, Dr. King!" here.

SHARE MARTIN'S STORY

This short list of books is an easy way to introduce your preschooler to Dr. King's life and his legacy as a civil rights activist. Read one or read them all.

Thank You, Dr. King!
by Robin Reid, Dan Kanemoto (Illustrator)
Buy it here

My Dream of Martin Luther King
by Faith Ringgold
Buy it here

Martin's Big Words:
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Doreen Rappaport
Buy it here

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
by Jean Marzollo, J. Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
Buy it here

A Picture Book of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by David A. Adler, Robert Casilla (Illustrator)
Buy it here



TEACH ACCEPTANCE

Noted parenting expert Dr. Lawrence Cohen offers these simple steps for talking with your children about differences and diversity.

Read about teaching acceptance here