Picture Books for Opening BIG Conversations

These are picture books that can help adults have conversations with the kids in their life. They are about BIG issues that adults might sometimes struggle with finding ways to talk about kids with in an approachable, open way. These books can be used to start and support those conversations. These titles are suggested for any adults who are tackling these topics with kids and looking for a picture book/shorter text that can start the conversation, so you might recommend them for anyone from a grandparent reading to a 6 year old or a 3rd grade teacher looking to supplement or extend a classroom unit. It will depend on the situation and the text. Of course this list cannot possibly be comprehensive and so it tries to cover a wide range of topics and give you some places to start. The goal is also to cover some titles that might not be as widely known. Make sure you spend some time evaluating each title before you choose to recommend it so you know if it will be a fit.