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It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness

by Sharon Purtill

A picture-book introduction to difference and kindness

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A picture-book introduction to difference and kindness

Sharon Purtill’s rhyming picture book frames diversity through familiar differences among children, including appearance, interests, ethnicity, and special needs. Its central idea is that children need not be alike to treat one another with kindness or form friendships. The book pairs this message with illustrations and closes with a short survey about kindness, offering a simple prompt for conversation about how children see themselves and others. The description also presents it as an early-literacy book, connecting its social themes with shared reading and discussion.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children exploring diversity, inclusion, and kindness
  • Families or educators seeking a picture book to prompt conversations about difference
  • Children beginning to engage with rhyming picture books and early literacy

Themes

Diversity and individualityKindness and friendshipAcceptanceAnti-bullying

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Book overview

Literary Titan Gold Award-Winning Book

Every Child is Unique! Whether they are big or small, short or tall, like to swim, dance, sing or bike. Perhaps they have a special need or are from a different ethnic background. Maybe they wear glasses or talk differently. The truth is that all children are different and their individuality should be celebrated, not shunned. And this inspiring and brightly illustrated rhyming picture book does just that.

By highlighting the ways kids are different from one another it helps children to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to be Different encourages kids to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.

Readers will come away with the message: "You should always to kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, YOU are different too."

As more children read this book and learn this concept, we can impact the world in a positive way while at the same time teach early literacy. This non-fiction book closes with a short survey for children about kindness and is a terrific way to start a conversation about diversity.

It's OK to be Different is a kid's book that belongs in children's book libraries alongside other popular children's books because of it's uniquely powerful message about kindness and diversity.

Themes represented in this book include diversity, kindness, and anti-bullying.

So, if you are looking for a good children's book for kids 2-4 or 3-5 or even 6-8 this colourful picture book is a great choice. Making it a perfect gift book for both boys and girls preschool through grade 3.

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