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A simple and artistic rendition of the popular middle-school level work Wonder, this picture book shows the value of accepting differences and recognizing the value of all people even if they don’t look like you.
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This fun, simple story reassures children that all kinds of differences are okay. “It’s okay to be missing a tooth…need some help…be a different color…have no hair…to be adopted…be mad…to make a wish,” etc.
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Punchinello is a Wemmick created by the woodcarver Eli. Wemmicks give each other star and dot stickers as signs of approval or disapproval. Punchinello receives lots of dot stickers and feels badly about himself. He meets a Wemmick with no dots or stars and learns that she goes to see the woodworker Eli. When Punchinello visits Eli, he learns that he is special because was created with care, and Eli loves him just the way he is.
This book is written to parallel God’s love for people and to help children see their value regardless of other people’s comments.
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Tameika loves to dance, sing, and act. When her school holds auditions for the Snow white musical, she worries she may be too tall, too chubby, and too brown to be a princess. With her parents’ encouragement, Tameika tries out and realizes she is just right the way she is.
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This poetic book is a beautiful picture of all the lovely colors of people in our world. Metaphors such as “love is amber and ivory and ginger and sweet” paired with illustrations of children and families of all different colors teach children about the value of all lives.
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Tiny Snail wishes to live under the big tree. Many creatures help Tiny along the way. She learns to try, ask for help, and do a little at a time to reach her goal. Tiny Snail shows gratitude to others and herself.
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Kermit’s feelings are hurt when his friends joke about the sound his feet make. His self-esteem runs low as he worries they are not really his friends. After more misunderstandings, Kermit talks to a trusted adult then his friends. They explain and apologize, Kermit forgives them, and they go play together.
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Every life is valuable. This uplifting and beautifully designed book shows how kindness can spread. Although a story is not directly told, a lost kite and lost ball can be followed in the illustrations.
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Molly Lou Melon has a unique looks and a unique voice; her grandma has always encouraged her to be herself, but now Molly Lou Melon has to move away. She is teased by a new classmate but stays true to herself and uses her unique traits to make new friends.
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Cory feels different from other kids. He learns that he has ADHD. Cory benefits from seeing a talking doctor, taking medicine, and doing fun activities. Cory learns about his ADHD and identifies his strengths.
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Camilla finds herself with a bizarre skin condition that spirals out of control. To be cured, she must be willing to risk ridicule and be herself.
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Rose finds math and reading challenging, but she continues to work hard at school. She discovers her talent and learns it is valuable too.
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The littlest dragon feels inadequate and insecure. A time comes when the other dragons need him, and he saves the day even though he is not as big and strong as the others.
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