Our uniqueness is special and should be celebrated.
Help kids understand why it’s OK to be different with these children's books.
Von Innerebner, Jessika, author, illustrator
2019
Even sparkly unicorns that are filled with magical awesomeness and bring glitter and happiness to everything around them can have a bad day.
Walliams, David, 1971- author
2022
Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs. Along the way, he meets all sorts of animals... until he sees he has come full circle and is back home with his mum, which is where he always did belong, of course!
Negley, Keith, author, illustrator
2019
Once upon a time (but not too long ago), girls only wore dresses. And only boys wore pants. Until one day, a young girl named Mary had a bold idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to wear pants! Inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants, this fresh, charming picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms.
Jackson, Amanda, 1981- author
2019
In a place where jobs are based on shape, Sam, who looks like a square but longs to roll like a circle, discovers his true, unique shape.
Saltzberg, Barney, author, illustrator
2020
Points out the differences between subjects and celebrates them.
Maclear, Kyo, 1970-, author
2010
His mum is a spoon. His dad is a fork. And he's a bit of both. He's Spork! Spork sticks out in the regimented world of the cutlery drawer. The spoons think he's too pointy, while the forks find him too round. He never gets chosen to be at the table at mealtimes until one day a very messy ... thing arrives in the kitchen who has never heard of cutlery customs. Will Spork finally find his place at the table?
