Pier Kids Delve Deeper Books for Younger Learners & Children
Books for Younger Learners & Children

Ewart, Marcus.10,000 Dresses.Seven Stories press, 2008.
In her dreams, Bailey is a young girl. Every night she dreams about magical dresses. Unfortunately, when Bailey wakes up, nobody wants to hear about her beautiful dreams. This is because Bailey is a boy and shouldn't be thinking about dresses at all. However, Bailey meets an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey's dreams and courage. Eventually they start making dresses together that represent Bailey's dreams coming to life.
Gunti, Erin.A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story.Library Ideas, 2019.
This simple, touching picture book shows readers a women's shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother's help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factual endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the resources available to help.
Genhart, Michael.Rainbow: A First Book of Pride.Magination Press, 2019.
A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year beautiful colors all together make a rainbow in this sweet ode to rainbow families. This book is an affirming display of a parent’s love for their child and a child’s love for their parents. With bright colors and joyful families, Rainbowcelebrates LGBTQ+ pride and reveals the colorful meaning behind each rainbow stripe.