Children will naturally be empathetic, compassionate, respectful, and kind hearted with proper mentorship and without the need of ideological suggestions at such a young age.

And it's fine for preschool on up, though of course it'll lead to richer discussions with older children. This is the book that is filled with ideas that so many parents may want to share with their children, but are afraid to. If you want to make a board book touching on social issues it should be understandable for young children. It's not an ABC primer, of course, but it's great for anyone who wants the world to be more inclusive and more sane. Each page follows a theme of civil rights and political activism, while promoting values such as peace, acceptance and independent thought.

INNOSANTO NAGARA 's new-wave board books encourage children to grow up with confidence in themselves, and to be proactive children who are passionate about causes from environmental issues to LGBTQ rights and civil rights. D is for Democracy—Dictators despise it, Donkeys don’t get it” with a picture of a donkey and an elephant locked in a struggle. Young, old, different races, different genders, breastfeeding mothers, musicians, farmers, kids in wheelchairs – everyone is represented which serves as a good mirror for anyone reading along. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

Now with sign-language pictures of each letter in keeping with Nagara's inclusive vision, this engaging book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future.At this time in history we need books for children that use words like, justice, ally, freedom, and advocate. The problem is a lot more complicated than that—how about “G is for Gerrymandering, V is for Voter Purges”? My aim is to try and raise a well rounded, open minded person who can think for themselves and books like these are a useful way to introduce big ideas in a simple way, great for starting conversations. The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents’ values of community, equality, and justice. When I bring books into our home, I want beautiful books that are going to remain relevant and meaningful and reflect respect for children and a vision of a sound world.