Cultural Diversity Book Pack

The Cultural Diversity Book Pack is a rich collection of children’s stories that celebrate identity, traditions, and the many ways families live, eat, and celebrate around the world. This pack includes This is How We Do It, Stay for Dinner, Fang Fang’s Chinese New Year, My Two Blankets, The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, The Truck Cat, and What Do You Do To Celebrate?. Together, these books highlight themes of belonging, community, and respect for differences, while also showing the joy in sharing food, stories, language, and celebrations. With engaging narratives and beautiful illustrations, the collection helps children understand and appreciate cultural diversity in ways that are meaningful and accessible. Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and home learning spaces, these stories provide opportunities to spark conversations about inclusivity, traditions, and the importance of honouring every child’s background and experiences.

Educational Benefits

• Builds empathy and understanding by showcasing diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences.
• Supports literacy while encouraging discussions about identity and belonging.
• Promotes inclusivity and respect for differences within classroom and community settings.
• Provides cultural connections across curriculum areas including literacy, humanities, and the arts.

Classroom Ideas

• Use This is How We Do It to compare daily routines of children around the world.
• Celebrate Fang Fang’s Chinese New Year with art, food, and cultural activities.
• Link My Two Blankets to discussions about migration, language, and finding a sense of home.
• Encourage students to share family traditions after reading What Do You Do To Celebrate?