What does inclusion mean? It is when children listen and learn from others who open windows and doors to their lives. Then, knowing more, invite outsiders into their circle and make them feel wanted - regardless of their differences - for there are those who may be afraid or shy and believe they don’t or won’t fit into an existing group of friends.
In Inclusion, there are many examples of what differences there are everywhere, in everything and everyone; how each person is individual – special, someone who has something to offer others.
Issues of difference and acceptance dominate here, and ideas on how to overcome are addressed in detail, in an intimate manner that brings the writer closer to the reader.
Pride is another word under the banner of inclusion; pride in who children are and of their achievements. The reader is encouraged to find and acknowledge things they are good at, that they are proud of, and which make them happy. Children are invited to look inside their hearts and minds and find differences in themselves.
Zanni Louise approaches each title with a warm and friendly tone. The confidence and pride in what she shares is visible in every word of the text.
Jingting Wang’s superb, expressive artwork has captured the feelings and emotions surrounding the word inclusion and has translated them into brilliant images of joy, nestled in frames of varying shapes. Pictures that speak without words, that embrace the world - and are open to everyone.
This valuable series should be in every childhood home and every school and public library.
Two titles, Integrity and Inclusion, are currently available. Fairness and Friendship will be available in May 2026.
Title: Handbooks for Little Humans: Inclusion
Author: Zanni Louise
Illustrator: Jingting Wang
Publisher: Affirm Press, $19.99
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781923293199
For ages: 5+
Type: Picture book
This valuable series should be in every childhood home and every school and public library.
Two titles, Integrity and Inclusion, are currently available. Fairness and Friendship will be available in May 2026.
Title: Handbooks for Little Humans: Inclusion
Author: Zanni Louise
Illustrator: Jingting Wang
Publisher: Affirm Press, $19.99
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781923293199
For ages: 5+
Type: Picture book
