Handbooks for Little Humans: Inclusion

Handbooks for Little Humans: Inclusion by Zanni Louise. Art by Jingting Wang. Affirm Press 2026. Hardback PB RRP $19.99.   ISBN 9781923293199

Reviewed by Debra Williams

Author Zanni Louise has produced a series for young children. This one, Inclusion, looks at all the things a young person needs to learn to make the world feel friendly and safe for everyone. There are explanations of what inclusion is, and it shows that humans are all different. Children are encouraged to listen and learn about others.

The brightly coloured illustrations are simple and show that humans are different in so many ways. There are examples showing how to include others in a young child’s daily activities.

From the book:

‘You have so many things to learn, like:

·        brushing your teeth

·        your left and right

·        how to sign your name

And here’s another thing to add to your list: being inclusive.’

From the publisher:

A playful guidebook approach to nuanced topics, giving both kids and their grownups practical tools for negotiating how to be human. These handbooks centre on values that are explored in primary schools across the country.

From bestselling author Zanni Lousie comes a series to guide meaningful conversations between big and little humans about the things that count most.

Designed for children aged 4-8 years.