5 diverse and inclusive books you must read to your children

When it comes to teaching kids something new, be it morals or life lessons, reading books is a great way to do so. Books not only impart knowledge but also make the readers smart and their worldview more empathetic towards others. As the early years for children count more than we think in shaping them as people and increasing their worldview, here we list down five diverse and inclusive books you must read to your children.

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Authored by His Holiness Dalai Lama and illustrated by Bao Luu, 'The Seed of Compassion' is a beautiful book that introduces children to the teachings of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama which are told through his own childhood stories.

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Karrie Fransman and Jonathan Plackett realized that there was something missing in the age-old fairy tales which they read to their child each night. And so, they swapped the genders of these classic fairy tales to make them interesting in today's times. 'It might not sound like that much of a change, but you'll be dazzled by the world this swap creates - and amazed by the new characters you're about to discover,' reads the book's blurb.

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These international bestselling books showcase 100 inspiring stories of incredible women across the world, who never gave up and created history. From Malala to Michelle Obama to Beyoncé-- the book covers their unconventional stories that will inspire you to achieve more in life.

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Samina Mishra's powerful book for young readers, 'Jamlo Walks', is illustrated by Tarique Aziz. The book tells the heart-wrenching story of Jamlo, a migrant laborer, and the problems she faced when India underwent a strict lockdown in 2020. The book highlights the issues of migrant laborers in a sensitive way while making the reader empathize with them and question how we treat each other.

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Aimed at kids aged 4 to 6, the book explores the idea of everyone being different and unique, and accepting people as they are regardless of one's gender, age, race, color, etc. 'With topics ranging from clothes and food to homes, festivals and families, there is plenty for children to talk about as they find out about what makes people different and what makes them unique,' reads the book's blurb.

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