Where Oliver Fits
Where Oliver Fits | by Cale Atkinson
Ideal for: World Kindness Day November 13, No Name Calling Week January, Pink Shirt Day February 23, French Language Day March 20, Belonging–National Day to End Bullying May 15.
Biblical and Theological Themes: belonging, welcome, integrity, identity, authenticity, being yourself. Although most of these themes sound very contemporary, as does the message about being yourself and eventually finding your people, there is potential to make connections with the identity formed through baptism, and the broader biblical idea that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” by a God who knows us and loves us as we are.
Trampoline Boy
Trampoline Boy | by Nan Forler | illustrated by Marion Arbona
Ideal for:National Autism Awareness Month October, World Autism Day April 2.
Biblical and Theological Themes: God’s care for our bodies, seeing and perceiving, benefits of different perspectives, not judging others, the fruits of the Spirit
Ten Little Dumplings
Ten Little Dumplings | by Larissa Fan | illustrated by Cindy Wume
Ideal for: International Day for Education January 24, Asian Heritage Month May, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27.
Biblical and Theological Themes: being seen or not seen, who is included and left out, paying attention, women in patriarchal societies, family, sibling relationships, cherishing all children regardless of gender