Chrysanthemum- Kevin Henkes
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Chrysanthemum was a girl with a very beautiful and unique name. She always thought very highly of her name and loved the way that it sounded. These happy thoughts quickly disappeared however, after her first day at school. Read this book to hear how her peers destroyed her self esteem and made fun of her name for every reason possible. Does Chrysanthemum ever get over this torture, and how do her friends react when they find out that their favorite and most honorable teacher is planning on naming her daughter after Chrysanthemum?
"Chrysanthemum" is a book about a mouse that was given a very unique name, Chrysanthemum. She absolutely adored her name until her first day of school when she was picked on for being named after a flower.
Henkes, K. (1991). Chrysanthemum. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
"Chrysanthemum" is a book about a mouse that was given a very unique name, Chrysanthemum. She absolutely adored her name until her first day of school when she was picked on for being named after a flower.
Henkes, K. (1991). Chrysanthemum. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
It's Okay to be Different -Todd Parr
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Have you ever felt like you were an outcast for a specific trait that you possess? Ever thought you simply didn't belong or couldn't be friends with someone because they were different than you? Maybe you or someone you know learns differently than you do, or maybe they have a wheelchair or another disability. Maybe your skin color or culture doesn't match someone else's. Or maybe you have a very short temper compared to all of your friends. Read this book to discover all of the differences that you could encounter and find out what the author's very important message is to each and every person that reads this very unique book.
Todd Parr's book, "It's Okay to be Different" is a book that describes all different types of differences. He stresses that everything is okay, and that differences are a good thing.
Parr, T. (2001). It's okay to be different. New York, NY: Hatchette Book Group.
Todd Parr's book, "It's Okay to be Different" is a book that describes all different types of differences. He stresses that everything is okay, and that differences are a good thing.
Parr, T. (2001). It's okay to be different. New York, NY: Hatchette Book Group.
Looking Like Me- Walter Dean Myers
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Jeremy looks in the mirror, puts out his fist and pounds it at himself. The thing is, he isn't just pounding his fist at being Jeremy. The more he looks in the mirror the more possibilities stare back at him. There are so many different things that describe him that he cannot simply be classified as Jeremy. He is a son, a friend, a dreamer, a writer, and so much more! Read this book to discover some of the many different classifications a person can have and how each person can be different in their own ways based on Jeremy's story.
"Looking Like Me," by Walter Dean Myers is a book about the many different things one person can be. Jeremy looks in the mirror and sees himself as a son, a dreamer, a brother, a writer, a city child, an artist, and many other things. The author opens up big ideas for the reader about their future.
Myers, W. D. (2009). Looking like me. New York, NY: Egmont.
People- Peter Spier
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People come in all different sizes, shapes, shades, cultures, and have all different characteristics. Have you ever thought about how many different religions, languages, or traditions there are around the world? With over six billion people in this world there are so many differences among people that you couldn't even imagine! There are no two people in this world that are exactly the same. Read this book to find out some amazing facts about each and every person on this earth and how incredibly unique we all are in so many ways.
People is a nonfiction book that shows the diversity around the world using facts and statistics. There are many different diversities that are mentioned and lets the reader know that everyone is accepted.
Spier, P. (1980). People. New York, NY: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
People is a nonfiction book that shows the diversity around the world using facts and statistics. There are many different diversities that are mentioned and lets the reader know that everyone is accepted.
Spier, P. (1980). People. New York, NY: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
Tacky the Penguin- Helen Lester
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Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly and Perfect all seemed to be the most flawless penguins around. Then there was Tacky. He was a very odd bird and could never really fit in very well with the others. Tacky marched to his own beat and sang way off pitch, but he never seemed to let his differences get in his way, which was always a good thing. Until one day when hunters came for a penguin and Tacky drew even more attention to himself. Read Tacky the Penguin to find out what happens when the hunters come, and to find out the fate of the very odd bird, Tacky.
"Tacky" is a book written about a penguin that never fits in very well with the rest of the penguins. He marches to the beat of his own drum and never lets anyone tear him down. This book is a fun way of teaching children that no matter the differences, there is always someone who cares about you.
Lester, H. (1988). Tacky the penguin. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Yoko- Rosemary Wells
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Have you ever been quick to judge a food that you have never tried before because it looks or smells funny? Yoko experiences this when she brings her favorite food to school for lunch. Her peers made fun of her and said that it was disgusting for her to be eating sushi, and she was mortified. Find out for yourself what happens with Yoko after their teacher arranges for an International Food Day. Will anyone try Yoko's sushi, or will they make fun of her food and culture even more when she brings in her favorite Japanese dish.
"Yoko" is a book written about the cultural diversities through food. Yoko brings in her favorite Japanese cuisine and her classmates are disgusted by the thought of her eating that. Their teacher decides to accomodate for the foods of all cultures during International Food Day.
Wells, R. (1998). Yoko. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.
A Bad Case of Stripes- David Shannon
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On the first day of school, Camilla wakes up very nervous. She is so worried about what everyone will think of her on the first day, and what she should wear. When she looks in the mirror, she is absolutely mortified at what she sees. Camilla had developed a horrible case of the stripes. Find out how she got this sickness and read this book to find out if there is ever a cure for Camilla. Will she be the laughing stock of her school for the rest of her life? What had she done to deserve this? Read this book in order to find out the importance of showing the world the real you and never hiding behind a disguise in order to impress others.
"A Bad Case of the Stripes" is a book about a girl named Camilla who would act like someone other than herself in order to gain the approval and acceptance of her peers. When she gets the stripes, she never fully heals until she admits that she hasn't been acting like herself lately.
Shannon, D. (1998). A bad case of stripes. New York, NY: The Blue Sky Press.
Giraffes Can't Dance- Giles Andreae
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Gerald knows that he has an awkward body compared to the other animals and that he cannot dance at all. When the annual Jungle Dance comes up Gerald has no idea what he is going to do. He can't keep a rhythm and he is too tall and lanky to dance like the others. Gerald has accepted that he is hopeless when it comes to this upcoming dance and has lost all interest until he talks to a cricket that gives him some of the best advice that will change Gerald's life forever. Find out what happens at the Jungle Dance by reading this book.
"Giraffes Can't Dance" is an encouraging story about a girafe named Gerald who does not have a body shape that will allow him to dance very easily. He is constantly falling and getting ridiculed for his dance moves until he discovers the secret of dancing.
Andreae, G., & Parker-Rees, G. (2001). Giraffes can't dance. New York: Orchard Books.
"Giraffes Can't Dance" is an encouraging story about a girafe named Gerald who does not have a body shape that will allow him to dance very easily. He is constantly falling and getting ridiculed for his dance moves until he discovers the secret of dancing.
Andreae, G., & Parker-Rees, G. (2001). Giraffes can't dance. New York: Orchard Books.