Think of the books in your nursery’s collection. Aside from the cute talking animals and fantasy characters, who are the protagonists? The chances are that they are white and able-bodied children. Taken a step further, they are likely to be living with their mum and a dad in a country cottage with a dog. But how many children in your care can actually identify with these characters?
It is important for early years children to appreciate that there are lots of different ways of being – whether that’s ethnicity, gender, family make-up or physical ability – and one of the ways to develop this appreciation is by practitioners ensuring that children have access to a diverse range of high-quality picture books.
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