Erin Loyd

RCIII Bibliography

1. Title: The Family Book

Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Copyright Date: 2012
Summary: This book is about how we all have different types of families, this could be big families
or small families, two moms or two dads, or even messy or clean families. It explains
that no matter what kind of family we may have they are special in some way.

2. Title: Amazing Grace

Author: Mary Hoffman
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children Books
Copyright Date: October 16, 2007
Summary: This book is about gender bias, self-image, racism, and positive self-image. It also
encourages children to never give up on their hopes and dreams and shows them they
can be anything they want to be if they just put their mind to it.

3. Title: When Goodbye is Forever

Author: Lois Rock
Publisher: Good Book
Copyright Date: 2004
Summary: This book is about ways that we have to say goodbye either from a short-term goodbye
or a forever goodbye. It helps children with feeling that they may feel and reassures
them that the good memories will always remain.

4. Title: It’s OK to Be Different

Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Copyright Date: May 1, 2004
Summary: This book is about reassuring children that it is ok to be different. This book is meant to
inspire children to not be afraid to be different than others and to be themselves.

5. Title: Do You Sing Twinkle

Author: Sandra Levins
Publisher: Magination Press
Copyright Date: 2009
Summary: This book is about how it can be confusing to children when one or both parents
remarry. This book also talks about the feelings and questions a child may have while
adjusting to the new blended family and how the parents can address the situation.

6. Title: I’m Like You, You’re Like Me

Author: Cindy Gainer
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Copyright Date: February 1, 2013
Summary: This book is about fun ways that we are all different, from our different hair color to our
body types. This book teaches children to appreciate how they are different.
7. Title: Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look at Disabilities
Author: Pat Thomas
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
Copyright Date: May 2002
Summary: This book addresses questions and concerns about physical disabilities. This book
inspires children to address their social and emotional questions they may have about
physical disabilities.

8. Title: Your Body Belongs to You

Author: Cornelia Maude Spelman
Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company
Copyright Date: March 2000
Summary: This book is about what a child should do and say if someone touches them in a way
that makes them feel uncomfortable. This book addresses good touches and bad
touches and what children should do if they are put in those types of situations.

9. Title: We Have a Baby

Author: Cathryn Falwell
Publisher: Sandpiper
Copyright Date: March 29, 1999
Summary: This book focuses on the older sibling’s role in helping when their family has a new baby.
The book helps children prepare for a new sibling.

10. Title: I Miss You: A First Look at Death

Author: Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
Publisher: Barrons Juveniles
Copyright Date: December 31, 2000
Summary: This book is about helping children understand that death is a natural part of life. This
book also addresses how the sense of loss and grief of a loved one is normal.