Abstract
The power of children's literature in enhancing young children's understandings of critical issues in their social worlds is often left untapped by early childhood educators. We live in a complex world. Diversity and differences are the norm, not the exception. Children deserve the opportunity to engage in experiences that enable them to appreciate this diversity and difference while, at the same time, being aware of sameness. Well-chosen children's literature can be a rich resource for educators as they support young children's quest to better understand the world around them.