10 short stories for children about inclusiveness. The stories are intentionally short capturing a child's imagination without losing their interest. The stories are a quick bedtime read for parents and children learning to read.

1. The Elephant and the Hedgehog: A story about how two unlikely animals, an elephant, and a hedgehog, become the best of friends despite their differences. They learn how to accept each other and how to work together to solve problems. In the end, they teach their forest friends an important lesson about inclusiveness.
2. The Rainbow Tree: This story follows a group of children who discover a magical tree that appears to have different colored leaves and fruit. They learn that each color represents a different group of people and that the tree is a symbol of inclusiveness and acceptance.
3. The Big Blue Turtle: A story about a turtle who is different from the other turtles in the pond. The other turtles make fun of him for being different, but he teaches them a lesson about inclusiveness by showing them that everyone has something special that makes them unique.
4. The Secret Garden: This story follows a group of children who find a secret garden that seems to contain magical plants. As they explore the garden, they learn that the garden is made up of plants from different cultures and countries, and they learn the importance of inclusiveness.
5. The Great Race: A story about a group of animals that decided to hold a race to determine who the fastest animal was. The animals learn to show more respect for each other and began to understand the importance of inclusiveness.
6. The Power of Embracing Differences: Kamal is a young boy who moves to a new town and fears fitting in because he is the only one with different colored skin. He meets a boy named Jack who teaches him the power of embracing differences and the importance of inclusion. Through Jack's support, Kamal is accepted by the other kids and is able to enjoy playing sports with them. Ultimately, Kamal learns that differences do not have to be a barrier and that everyone can be welcomed and accepted.
7. A World of Acceptance: Karen is a young girl with a disability who moves to a new town and is scared of not fitting in. Her fears are allayed when she meets Abigail, a girl with bright red hair who accepts her for who she is. Abigail helps Karen adjust to her new school and encourages her to join a game of tag with the other kids. Karen discovers that her disability doesn't matter to the other players, and she is welcomed with open arms. Through Abigail, Karen learns the importance of acceptance and the power of inclusion.
8. The Joy of Unity: This story is about a group of children from diverse backgrounds coming together to appreciate their differences. They play a game in which they share stories about themselves, their hopes and fears, and their dreams. Through this game, they come to understand each other better and feel a deep connection between them. In the end, they learn to appreciate their own uniqueness and the joy of unity.
9. The Value of Inclusion: This story is about the power of inclusion and how it can help people become more confident and outgoing. It shows the transformation of a shy, introverted student, Kenny, when the teacher creates an environment of inclusion by having the students move their desks into a circle and share something about themselves. Through this, Kenny is able to share his passion for coding and find acceptance and value among his peers. The story highlights the importance of inclusion and how it can help create meaningful conversations and lasting relationships.
10. The Magic of Togetherness: Nina visits a place full of children from different backgrounds and religions, all united by the same white t-shirt bearing the words "The Magic of Togetherness". She learns from a girl there that this means accepting and welcoming everyone, no matter their differences.