I like that they’re sturdier, easy to throw in a bag or wipe off, and less expensive than picture books. Picture books are wonderful, but much harder to bring with you if you’re going out and need some distractions for your child — and if your child is like mine and loves to wear their backpack places, they’re unwieldy for your kid to handle. But not so with board books! On our weekly library trips, our bags are often filled with a mix of picture books and board books that my son has chosen. Now that he’s starting to read independently, even the simpler board books are great because he can read them by himself, gaining confidence and reinforcing a love of reading. A diverse library is important to us, and not just in regards to race and ethnicity. Having disability representation is important to me, as well as different kinds of families, LGBTQIA+ rep, and religious diversity. Here’s a list of wonderfully diverse board books to add to your collection. This list contains diverse board books to kickstart your reading. It’s not a comprehensive list, but many of these are beloved titles of ours. Which one will you read first? If you’re looking for more and wondering what makes a good board book, check out this post, and if you want even more great board book suggestions, this list is great.
