It is equally important that children are exposed to books exploring our shared humanity. Give a child the opportunity to read and talk about books that broaden their understanding of the world and the diverse range of people in it, and you give them the tools to build empathy, tolerance and respect.
We have handpicked a selection of books we think are brilliant at both helping children fall in love with reading and showcasing a diverse range of characters and situations. Each month we will share our chosen Book of the Month and recommend other equally brilliant titles with a similar theme or style.
Our choice of #BrilliantBeanstalkBook for January's Book of the Month, is 'The Story of Helen Keller' by Christine Platt. Find out more here... Read more
Our choice this month is 'The Suitcase' by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. Find out more here... Read more
Our choice this month is 'A kind of spark' by Elle McNicoll. Find out more here... Read more
Our choice this month is 'Jeremy worried about the wind' by Pamela Butchart, illustrated by Kate Hindley. Find out more here... Read more
Our choice this month is 'Planet Omar: Accidental trouble magnet' by Zanib Mian, illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik. Find out more here... Read more
Our choice this month is 'Me and Mister P, Maya's Storm' by Maria Farrer. Find out more about the book here... Read more