The best books about diverse families

What defines a mama? A mama is someone who is always there for you during the good and bad days, she makes your favorite meal, takes you to the park, reads you a soothing bedtime story and makes you laugh. Mamas come in different shapes, skin colours, ages and sizes, but they all have one thing in common, they love you! This book will take you on a enjoyable journey with multiple characters that will show you the loving tasks of what makes a mama unique.

I Am Whole is a wonderful picture book to celebrate children that have come from mixed backgrounds and cultures. If you want your little one to embrace the differences that come with being multi-racial, including language, family and cultural traditions, then this is for you.

Every family is and special in their own unique way. Josie adores her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister - they're all the best, but all different. This is a warm celebration of different families: teaching you that every family is special in their own way, and to encourage conversations about difference and empathy.

This interactive board book is designed to encourage a first and comfortable conversation about skin colour. It also helps teach your kids on why it is okay to be different and ways to embrace it.

Whether they are big or small, short or tall, like to sing, play football, ride a bike or tap dance, every child is unique in their own way. Perhaps they have a special need or disability, or have a different ethnic background or cultural beliefs, they are all special and should be celebrated. With brightly illustrated pictures and rhymes this book will leave a sprinkle some positivity into your lives.

Having Two Dads involves double the gifts and double the holidays right? Well, this story is a positive and illustrated affirming story about a little child with Two Dads - written from the perspective of their adopted child.

A very creative picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity. This is an encouraging, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and being proud of who you are from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

Discover the heartwarming world of this captivating children's book that will resonate with your child. As your little one turns the pages, they'll come across families members that will probably mirror their own, families resembling their cousins or friends, and who knows, perhaps even their own name mentioned in this story.

This children's book will help you share with your child the amazing way they were created and bring lots of belly laughs and happiness as you read it together. In society, it's important for everyone to be represented, and this version of the story is dedicated to Asian female same-sex couples who have created heir family via donation.

Happy Together, a surrogacy story, is a heartfelt book to help introduce the concept of surrogacy to a young child. A story that is told through simple language and funny illustrations.

In easy words to read and bright images, this book helps narrate why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care.

This story speaks to children who have autism and leaves them feeling empowered and inspired, but at the same time feeling hopeful that dreams do come true.

Children are often the most accepting in the world, but there are times when little understanding can end up resulting in mean words and kids crying. With this book, children will learn that being different is not a flaw, but in fact, a superpower.

Who doesn't love the Mr Men and Little Miss characters? In this book, Little Miss Tiny wishes she was taller. But, Mr Tickle loves his extra long arms, perfect for tickling and making you giggle. By reading this book, it’s time for your little one to realise that they’re all uniquely fantastic in their own way.

An adorable children’s book to help your little bubba understand and get through parental divorce or separation. Drew and his dragon, Diggory Doo help a friend during the most difficult phase and change in his life.

I'm Mixed is told from the point of view of a young girl who has a black father and a white mother. This book encourages children to embrace their physical appearances, without having to worry about labeling themselves as one race or another.

Every family is different and can be so many things. But, in the end, we should all embed in our kids the values of love, compassion, respect and acceptance. The real question is… what does family mean to you? A lovely book that jubilates all forms of living together and makes sure that no one is left out.

Honouring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. This joyful picture book pays homage to the community, inclusion, and the joys of anticipation and history.

This is a hilarious and embracing tale about friends and family, showing us with eye-catchy illustrations that families can be different, yet equal and the things that set us apart can also bring us closer.

We All Belong is a beautifully written and graphic children's picture book that recognises and celebrates the diversity in a caring group of children, who despite their diverse backgrounds treat one another will respect.

See, Let's Be Me by Gemma Hunt is an amazing children's story book series that wonderfully addresses key life lessons, through everyday life storytelling. This book will not only teach your little one how to be strong, but it will also help them identify and be in control of their emotions, while embracing their qualities and uniqueness.

Review: "A really reassuring book for children under ten. The themes that each chapter takes on are suitable for that age and are issues that little ones will be confronted with often - who hasn’t lost their mum’s ring while playing, or had to do something like queue up whilst a littler sibling is along to go off and play instead of waiting?
The art work is lovely and is diverse and welcoming, The words are clear and my little one loved being read this"