It is also important to note that there are many books on the market for very specific situations - a young girl that likes to wear unusual clothes, a little boy who likes to dress as a princess, a child with two dads, or one who has a sibling who has autism. Books can create a dialogue between you and your child to help them understand all the different people, families, and customs of our world. Selecting the appropriate books for your child is important, but how you read the book to your child is just as critical. Tolerance, in many ways, is the opposite of prejudice.” How to select and use literature to teach tolerance to your child

As noted in the article, “Teaching Your Child Tolerance” : “Tolerance means respecting and learning from others, valuing differences, bridging cultural gaps, rejecting unfair stereotypes, discovering common grounds, and creating new bonds. In previous years, tolerance was associated with predominantly ethnic and religious beliefs - now the term encompasses much more. There is a wealth of literacy resources that adults can use to help youth understand the concepts of acceptance, tolerance, diversity, racism, and compassion. Young children look to their parents and caregivers for guidance and support in navigating their world. When it comes to the importance of tolerance in our society, no one could express the message better than Helen Keller, who said: “The highest result of education is tolerance.”

Goblinheart by Brett Axel