Your search returned 11 results in the Theme: names.
A humorous picture book featuring a blob (n. a creature that can be anything they want) about embracing who we are and the many things we can be.... [Read More]
A humorous picture book featuring a blob (n. a creature that can be anything they want) about embracing who we are and the many things we can be. Blob is a creature of indeterminate kind. Blob can be a giraffe, cotton candy, and even an octopus. It's not until a certain someone continuously calls them "Bob" that Blob starts to question who they really are. After a series of funny yet enlightening discoveries about all the possible things they can be, Blob realizes that the best thing to be is . . . Blob. (With the L.) Author, artist, and auntie Anne Appert creates an irresistible story sure to please fans of What If, Pig?, Tiny T. Rex, and other hilariously charming and meaningful picture books.
Theme: Humour
Because she is teased at school, Daisy hangs her head a lot, which leads to a new hobby of collecting lost and broken items and to a real treasure--a... [Read More]
Because she is teased at school, Daisy hangs her head a lot, which leads to a new hobby of collecting lost and broken items and to a real treasure--a new friend.
Theme: Bullying issues
Theme: Names
It's not Sha-Dee-Ah, Shaw-Day-Uh, or Sha-Dee-Uh...it's Shadaia! Frustrated with everyone mispronouncing her name, Shadaia decides she needs a... [Read More]
It's not Sha-Dee-Ah, Shaw-Day-Uh, or Sha-Dee-Uh...it's Shadaia! Frustrated with everyone mispronouncing her name, Shadaia decides she needs a nickname. Maybe that will help everyone get it right. A book about empowerment, self-esteem, and loving the meaning behind your name. This powerful picture book from author Tradara McLaurine will encourage all children to be proud of the name they're given. Perfect for children ages 3-7 and for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal and Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.
Theme: BIPOC , Names, Diversity
When an Indian American boy starts school in a new classroom, one child can't pronounce his name properly, which leads to giggles amongst his... [Read More]
When an Indian American boy starts school in a new classroom, one child can't pronounce his name properly, which leads to giggles amongst his classmates. Later at home, his parents remind him of how special he is — and how his unique name reflects that.
Theme: Names, Diversity
Saajin loves his name, he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings... [Read More]
Saajin loves his name, he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin is excited to meet his new classmates, but things take a turn when the teacher mispronounces his name as Say-jin and he is not sure how, or if he should correct her. After trying to live with the different version of his name for a while and some thoughtful conversations with his family about the meaning behind it, Saajin realizes the importance of reclaiming his name and embracing his identity.
Theme: Diversity, Sikh
After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.
Theme: Asian Heritage, Character Education, Diversity, Self-Esteem, Names
Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
Theme: Names, Diversity
Even though it's only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the... [Read More]
Even though it's only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing names--Tofu, Tiny, China Girl--are worse. Maybe it's time to be someone else? Thao decides to try on a different name, something easy, like Jennifer. It works, but only until she opens her lunchbox to find her mother's Vietnamese spring rolls, gỏi cuốn--Thao's favorite! Now, it feels a lot more comfortable to be herself. Simple on the surface, this story inspired by Thao's own childhood is full of humor, heart, and important ideas of diversity, inclusion, and cultural pride.
Theme: Vietnam, Names
Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the... [Read More]
Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the significance of her name and to be proud of it.
Theme: BIPOC , Diversity, Names
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to... [Read More]
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.
Theme: Diversity, #BlackLivesMatter, Names