Thanks to Wollongong's librarians for sharing this list of new books in the children's library.

Celebrate World Children's Day on November 20 with these beautiful, inclusive books that celebrate children from all around the world.

I heart the World: a celebration of land, sea, flora, fauna and people around the globe.

Pack your passport and a sense of wonder as you explore our amazing world through the pages of this book!

Our favorite day of the year. By A. E. Ali and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell.   

In this charming story of friendship and celebrating differences, young readers can discover how entering a new friendship with an open mind and sharing parts of yourself brings people together.

Welcome to our world. By Moira Butterfield and illustrated by Harriet Lynas.

This delightful book teaches us that despite different languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world, after all.

My two blankets. By Irena Kobald & Freya Blackwood.

Cartwheel has arrived in a new country, and feels the loss of all she’s ever known. But she soon realises that although different, her new home can bring new friendships.

This is how we do it: one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world. By Matt Lamothe.

This book follows the lives of seven kids from around the world, celebrating the lifestyles and traditions that may differ from our own, as well as common experiences that unite us all.

All Are Welcome. By Alexandra Penfold & Suzanne Kaufman.

Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcome.

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