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B 126132B 126132 5,000 Friends of Veronica Veetch
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hanson, Jean
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Precocious Veronica Veetch is worldly beyond her years. She talks about opera and oysters. She fences, ballroom dances, and ties nautical knots. When her classmates decide she's too snooty to be their friend, Veronica invites them to her house to embark on an around-the-world trip. Their surprise at what they find there is surpassed only by their newfound love of literature. Books and reading. Friendship fiction. Individuality. IL Pres-3.
5,000 Friends of Veronica Veetch KP  
B 116171B 116171 About Average
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Clements, Andrew
Length: 120 Copyright: 2012

As the end of sixth grade nears, Jordan Johnson, unhappy that she is only average in appearance, intelligence, and athletic ability, reveals her special skills when disaster strikes her central Illinois elementary school. Ability Fiction. AR 5.5 RC 5.6 Lexile 860 IL 3-6.
About Average PI  
B 92353B 92353 Activities for a Diverse Classroom (Grades 3-5)
Grade Lvl: T Author: Katz, Leah
Length: 80 Copyright: 2003

Subtitle: Connecting Students (2nd Edition). Offers activities that engage students in a process of understanding the need for friendships and acceptance of others. Helps teachers create a sense of community in the classroom and introduces students to new ways of thinking about relationships. Activities were designed for grades 3-5 to educate children about differences and increase their comfort level. Diversity. Tolerance.
Activities for a Diverse Classroom (Grades 3-5) T  
B 125880B 125880 Alike & Different
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Pete
Length: 16 Copyright: 2019

People are alike in some ways but different in others. That's what makes them special. Beginning Reader. Series nonfiction - Ready Readers: My World. Individuality. IL Pres-1. Lexile 160. GR C.
Alike & Different KP  
B 126691B 126691 All Because You Matter
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Charles, Tami
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will. Stories about me. Self-awareness. Social emotional learning. African Americans. IL K-4. AR 3.9. Lexile 810.
All Because You Matter KPI  
B 127617B 127617 All of Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Erskine, Kathryn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Shows how the whole world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are different. Social awareness. Multiculturalism. IL Pres-3. Lexile 330.
All of Us KP  
B 79503B 79503 Annabel
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boland, Janice
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

A little pig with a desire to be important and do something wonderful ventures off to ask a horse, dog, and hen why each of them is unique.
Annabel KP  
KM 10043KM 10043 Art Lesson
Grade Lvl: P Author: dePaola, Tomie
Length: 0 Copyright: 1989

Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds that art lesson there much more regimented. Contents: 12 copies of the book by Tomie dePaola. GR level M. AR 3.6. RC 2.5. Lexile 650. RR level 20. Making inferences. Inferring.
Art Lesson P  
B 73332B 73332 Art Lesson
Grade Lvl: KP Author: dePaola, Tomie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1989

Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented. GR level M. AR 3.6. RC 2.5. Lexile 650. Making inferences. Inferring. IL K-2.
Art Lesson KP  
B 114197B 114197 Art of Miss Chew
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pollacco, Patricia
Length: 40 Copyright: 2012

Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Inspired by the author's memories of her art teacher. AR 3.6. RC 3.5. Lexile 630. IL 2-5.
Art of Miss Chew PI  
B 114380B 114380 Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 26 Copyright: 2011

An imaginative child paints a blue horse followed by other animals in bold unrealistic colors and forms. Includes biographical information about the German painter Fraz Marc, who created unconventional animal paintings in the early 1900s.
Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse KP  
B 86506B 86506 Bad Case of Stripes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shannon, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself. Individuality. Popularity. Conformity. AR 3.8. RC 3.5. Lexile 540.
Bad Case of Stripes KP  
B 125980B 125980 Ball & Balloon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sanders, Rob
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A ball must learn to deal with his envy when a floating balloon has him feeling down in this simple and relatable story that reminds little ones that being different is what makes you special. Envy fiction. Imagination and play. IL Pres-3. Lexile 400.
Ball & Balloon KP  
B 122612B 122612 Be a Friend
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yoon, Salina
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Dennis is an ordinary boy who is a mime, but he is lonely until he meets a girl named Joy and discovers the power of friendship and just how special he truly is. Identity- Fiction. Pantomime- Fiction. AR 1.9 Lexile 400 IL Pres-1.
Be a Friend KP  
B 125956B 125956 Be You!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A joyful celebration of individuality and staying true to Y-O-U! Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special. Stories about me. Individuality. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3.
Be You! KP  
B 128146B 128146 Be Your True Self
Grade Lvl: I Author: Gonzalez, Maribel Valdez
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. Self-awareness. Individuality. Series nonfiction: Social Justice and You. IL 3-6. AR 5.0. Lexile 740.
Be Your True Self I  
B 125653B 125653 Being You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pate, Alexs
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Delivers a message of hope and self-discovery in a time of uncertainty in our world. BEING YOU is a picture book celebrating every readers' individuality and talents. With an authentic voice, BEING YOU's poetic message of love and optimism for the future speaks directly to today's children. BEING YOU helps us to see the wonder and light within each of us. Stories about me. Identity. Individuality. IL Pres-3.
Being You KP  
B 126795B 126795 Bird Hugs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Adamson, Ged
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for...if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced. IL Pres-2. Lexile 480.
Bird Hugs KP  
B 109454B 109454 Blacker the Berry: Poems
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Thomas, Joyce Carol
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Twelve poems by Joyce Carol Thomas (Coretta Scott King Honor Book--Author award) celebrate the varying skin colors of African American children. Identity. Illustrated by Floyd Cooper (2009 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award). Follett RL 2.9.
Blacker the Berry: Poems KPI  
B 126382B 126382 Braver: A Wombat's Tale
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Selfors, Suzanne
Length: 277 Copyright: 2020

Young wombat Lola doesn't quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble. When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola's parents are captured and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen. To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom. Animal stories. Fantasy. IL 4-8.
Braver: A Wombat's Tale IJ  
B 118886B 118886 Brothers
Grade Lvl: K Author: McPhail, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Although two brothers are different in many ways, they are alike, too--most importantly, in their love for each other. IL Pres-K.
Brothers K  
B 30745B 30745 Buford, the Little Bighorn
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Peet, Bill
Length: 46 Copyright: 1967

Story of an awkward and scrawny mountain sheep with oversize horns who escapes hunters to become the sensation of a ski resort. AR 5.2. Follett RL and RC 5.9. Lexile 860.
Buford, the Little Bighorn KP  
B 125786B 125786 Carrot & Pea: An Unlikely Friendship
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hood, Morag
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Although he is different in size, color, and shape, the peas like and accept their friend, Colin the carrot. Friendship stories. Individuality. Character education. IL Pres-2. AR 1.6.
Carrot & Pea: An Unlikely Friendship KP  
B 123053B 123053 Catawampus Cat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Eaton, Jason Carter
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Catawampus Cat walked into town one day at a slant, and since then everyone in town is seeing their world with fresh eyes. IL Pres-2. AR 3.8. Lexile 650. F+P N.
Catawampus Cat KP  
B 108511B 108511 Chowder
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Chowder the bulldog has never fit in with the other neighborhood canines, but he sees a chance to make friends with the animals at the local petting zoo. AR 4.9. Follett RL 4.3. RC 6.4. Lexile 950.
Chowder KP  
B 113545B 113545 Clone Codes
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McKissack, Patricia
Length: 173 Copyright: 2010

On the run from a bounty hunter who arrested her mother for being part of a secret society devoted to freeing clones, thirteen-year-old Leanna learns amazing truths about herself and her family as she is forced to consider the value of freedom and what it really means to be human in 2170 America. Cloning. Segregation. Freedom. Fugitives from justice. Identity. Cyborgs. AR 4.7. RC 4.2. Lexile 680. IL 5-7. Iowa Children's Choice 2012-2013.
Clone Codes IJ  
B 78789B 78789 Color of His Own
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lionni, Leo
Length: 40 Copyright: 1975

A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his own color like other animals. AR 2.3. Lexile 640. RC 2.8. Guided Reading level I. IL Pres-K.
Color of His Own KP  
B 88409B 88409 Colors of Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Katz, Karen
Length: 26 Copyright: 1999

Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature. Racially mixed people Fiction. AR 2.5. RC 3.9. Lexile 370. IL Pres-2.
Colors of Us KP  
B 126254B 126254 Count on Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tanco, Miguel
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

A young girl sees the world differently through math, including the the concentric circles a stone makes in a lake, the curve of a slide, the geometric shapes in the playground. Our world. Individuality. Mathematics fun. STEM/STEAM. IL Pres-2.
Count on Me KP  
B 128103B 128103 Crayon Box That Talked
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DeRolf, Shane
Length: 29 Copyright: 1997

Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture. InquirED. Social awareness. Story in rhyme.IL Pres-3. AR 2.2. RC 2.2. Lexile 460. GR J.
Crayon Box That Talked KP  
B 126468B 126468 Dear Girl
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse / Rosenthal, Paris
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A celebration of girls everywhere that teaches girls to be themselves, be generous and kind, and to dance like no one's watching. Told from the point of view of a girl's guardian, this book delves into the life lessons we all hope to teach the strong girls in our lives. Dear Boy is #125993. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. Lexile 480.
Dear Girl KP  
B 124808B 124808 Delivery Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

After Zogby the bear pretends to be a cute bunny in order to get his dream job of delivering cookies, he learns he can do better by being himself. Perserverance. Humorous story. IL Pres-2. RC 2.1.
Delivery Bear KP  
B 126932B 126932 Different: A Great Thing to Be!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Avis, Heather
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the "different" in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced. Diverse abilities. Rhyming text. Down Syndrome fiction. Story in verse. IL Pres-2. 2023-2024 Goldfinch Award.
Different: A Great Thing to Be! KP  
B 110102B 110102 Digory the Dragon Slayer
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McAllister, Angela
Length: 124 Copyright: 2006

Digory, a gentle boy who likes to spend time alone in the forest and make up songs to sing, accidentally becomes a knight and reluctantly sets off to rescue damsels in distress, slay dragons, and marry a princess. AR 5.5. Follett RL 5.8. RC 4.9. Lexile 890. IL 3-5.
Digory the Dragon Slayer PI  
B 115956B 115956 Dog's New Coat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nash, Margaret
Length: 21 Copyright: 2011

When Dog gets a new spotted coat he quickly decides he does not like it, but every time he tries to get rid of the coat it comes back to him. Contentment Fiction. Very easy reader from the Tadpoles series. IL K-1.
Dog's New Coat KP  
B 127543B 127543 Don't Hug Doug: He Doesn't Like It
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Finison, Carrie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection. Self-awareness. Social emotional learning. Individuality. Boundaries. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7.
Don't Hug Doug: He Doesn't Like It KP  
B 116457B 116457 Dragon Dreams
Grade Lvl: P Author: Rennert, Laura
Length: 102 Copyright: 2012

Attending her first year at the Royal Princess Academy, Emma prefers soccer to ballroom dancing and dreams of one day riding a dragon. From the series Royal Princess Academy. AR 4.1 IL 2-3.
Dragon Dreams P  
B 128029B 128029 Dress-Up Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gomez, Blanca
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Sick at home, a young girl misses the costume party at school, so she decides to wear her rabbit costume the next day; but when the other children laugh at her, she is sad, until a boy turns up in his carrot costume, and soon the other children join in their play. This story is an ode to friendship, embracing individuality, and putting yourself out there no matter the occasion. Costumes. Embarrassment. Self-confidence. Clothing and dress. Individuality. IL Pres-2.
Dress-Up Day KP  
B 121575B 121575 Duddle Puck: the Puddle Duck
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wilson, Karma
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

A very odd duck that refuses to quack shocks and flusters animals all over the farm with his clucking, honking, oinking, and neighing. IL Pres-1.
Duddle Puck: the Puddle Duck KP  
B 114196B 114196 Dunderheads Behind Bars
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Fleischman, Paul
Length: 48 Copyright: 2012

The Dunderheads--a gang of misfits with unique and unusual talents--come to the aid of one of their own when Spider is falsely arrested for stealing jewelry. AR 2.8. Lexile 430. IL 2-5.
Dunderheads Behind Bars PI  
B 123159B 123159 Eagle and the Chickens
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sommer, Carl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

When fate sends a young eagle to live with a group of chickens, he discovers the pain and the joy of being different. This story emphasizes the importance of perseverance, courage, and self-esteem. IL 1-4. AR 3.4.
Eagle and the Chickens PI  
B 112908B 112908 Eating Enchiladas
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Naylor, Phyllis
Length: 71 Copyright: 2008

A sleepover inspires Sarah, who likes to do things differently, to chose Mexico for her "Countries of the World" presentation. AR 3.4. RC 3.2. Lexile 540. IL 2-4.
Eating Enchiladas PI  
B 103622B 103622 Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
Grade Lvl: K Author: Chodos-Irvine, Margaret
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing. AR 2.6. Follett RL 3.2. RC 1.7. Lexile 810. 2004 Caldecott Honor book.
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed K  
B 110576B 110576 Emmaline and the Bunny
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hannigan, Katherine
Length: 94 Copyright: 2009

Everyone and everything in the town of Neatasapin is tidy, except Emmaline, who likes to dig dirt and jump in puddles, and wants to adopt an untidy bunny. Orderliness. Cleanliness. Loneliness. Iowa author. AR 3.1. RC 2.4. Lexile 410. GR level M IL 1-4.
Emmaline and the Bunny PI  
B 126689B 126689 Everybody Counts: A Counting Story from 0 to 7.5 Billion
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Roskifte, Kristin
Length: 64 Copyright: 2020

Follow the characters' stories through the book and see how their lives collide with those of others. There are a lot of secrets to be discovered for the sharp-eyed! You'll see that everyone is different, everyone has their own life, and most importantly everybody counts. Teaches readers to count from 0 to 7.5 billion and more. Basic concepts. STEM. Individuality. Counting. Picture puzzles. IL 1-4.
Everybody Counts: A Counting Story from 0 to 7.5 Billion PI  
B 126454B 126454 Everybody's Different on Everybody Street
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fitch, Sheree
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A rhyming picture book that celebrates diversity and individuality. Stories about me. Rhyming words. IL K-3.
Everybody's Different on Everybody Street KP  
B 126901B 126901 Except When They Don't
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Children are often told by many different people about what toys they're supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they're told "boy" and "girl" activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are. Individuality. Play fiction. Story in rhyme. Family. IL Pres-3.
Except When They Don't KP  
B 116353B 116353 Exclamation Mark
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Length: 48 Copyright: 2013

A punctuation mark feels bad that he does not fit in with the others until a friend reveals the possibilities that exist when differences are accepted. Lexile 90 IL K-4.
Exclamation Mark KPI  
B 111739B 111739 Fair Cow
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Helakoski, Leslie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Effie the cow dreams of winning a blue ribbon at the state fair, while her best friend Petunia advises her to give up all that she truly enjoys in order to prepare for the big day. Agricultural exhibitions. AR 2.4. Follett RL 1.6. Lexile 430. GR level M. IL K-2.
Fair Cow KP  
B 103375B 103375 Family Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what. Follett RL 1.8. GR level H. Pres-1.
Family Book KP  
B 108087B 108087 Fancy Nancy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: O'Connor, Jane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

A young girl who loves fancy things helps her family to be fancy for one special night. AR 2.1. Follett RL 2.3. RC 2.4. Lexile 420.
Fancy Nancy KP  
B 114984B 114984 Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wolitzer, Meg
Length: 294 Copyright: 2012

Twelve-year-olds Duncan Dorfman, April Blunt, and Nate Saviano meet at the Youth Scrabble Tournament where, although each has a different reason for attending and for needing to win, they realize that something more important is at stake than the grand prize. Ability Fiction. Notable Children's Books 2012. AR 5.2 RC 4.7 Lexile 780 IL 4-8.
Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman IJ  
B 104210B 104210 Finklehopper Frog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Livingston, Irene
Length: 26 Copyright: 2003

Finklehopper Frog's jogging style and wild jogging suit meet with criticism until he runs into Ruby Rabbit. GR level K. AR 3.1. Follett Rl 3.4. RC 2.9. Lexile 550.
Finklehopper Frog KP  
B 101519B 101519 First Graders From Mars: Episode 2 Problem With Pelly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Corey, Shana
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Pelly fells miserable because she looks different from her Martian classmates, but a glamorous opera singer who visits her class shows Pelly that her differences make her special. AR level 2.6. Follett RL 2.8. IL K-2.
First Graders From Mars: Episode 2 Problem With Pelly KP  
B 101520B 101520 First Graders From Mars: Episode 3 Nergal and the Great Space Race
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Corey, Shana
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Nergal and the Great Space Race. When Nergal's first grade class concentrates on health and fitness during Martian Health Week, he is very nervous about doing poorly in the upcoming space race. Racing. AR level 2.2. Follett RL 3.2. IL K-2.
First Graders From Mars: Episode 3 Nergal and the Great Space Race KP  
B 124877B 124877 First Rule of Punk
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Perez, Celia C
Length: 310 Copyright: 2017

There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school-you can't fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Mal. (MarYa Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School's queen bee, violates the school's dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk- be yourself. Realistic fiction. Coming of Age / Bildungsroman. Hispanic American. IL 5-9. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. GR T.
First Rule of Punk IJS  
B 117849B 117849 Froodle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Portis, Antoinette
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

One day, amidst the usual chirps, tweets, and caws, a little brown bird decides to try singing a new song and sets off an interesting reaction. Has speech balloons filled with nonsense words. Birdsongs- Fiction. AR 1.5 IL Pres-1.
Froodle KP  
B 118921B 118921 Gaston
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiPucchio, Kelly
Length: 34 Copyright: 2014

A proper bulldog raised in a poodle family and a tough poodle raised in a bulldog family meet one day in the park. AR 2.8 RC 1.7 Lexile 500 IL Pre-1.
Gaston KP  
B 122253B 122253 Giraffes Can't Dance
Grade Lvl: K Author: Andreae, Giles
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.
Giraffes Can't Dance K  
B 112262B 112262 Girl Who Could Fly
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Forester, Victoria
Length: 329 Copyright: 2010

Piper McCloud's ability to fly sets her apart from the other kids, so her mother sends her to an exclusive school for children with exceptional abilities, but even there she does not fit in with the other students. AR 6.0. RC 5.7. Lexile 920. GR level V. IL 5-7.
Girl Who Could Fly IJ  
B 123073B 123073 Green Pants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kraegel, Kenneth
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

For kids who march to their own drummer -- or are especially attached to a comfort object -- here is a completely adorable character who wears his singularity in style. IL K-3.
Green Pants KP  
KM 12595KM 12595 Growing Mindful Cards
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author: Willard, Christopher / Abblett, Mitch
Length: 0 Copyright: 2015

Use the card to teach & incorporate mindfulness into the classroom and therapy session. The Growing Mindful card deck features 50 unique mindfulness activities to teach awareness, how to be present in the moment, and cultivate kindness & curiosity. Meditation. All ages.
Growing Mindful Cards PIJS  
B 125872B 125872 Having a Disability
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Spilsbury, Louise
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Many children who have a disability feel left out. How can you help address this issue? An inclusive and accessible picture book uses child-friendly text and examples to explore that very question. It includes a helpful section with advice, practical tips, and activities for caregivers and teachers. Diverse abilities. Stories about me. IL Pres-3. Lexile 580.
Having a Disability KP  
B 123539B 123539 Hello Universe
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kelly, Erin Entrada
Length: 313 Copyright: 2017

The lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him. Alternating point of view. Newbery Medal 2018. Realistic fiction. IL 3-7. AR 4.7. RC 4.3. Lexile 690.
Hello Universe PIJ  
B 119358B 119358 Henry Holton Takes the Ice
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bradley, Sandra
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Henry Holton comes from an ice hockey-obsessed family, but despite his comfort on the ice, his aspirations lead him to pursue another sport--ice dancing. Lexile 570 IL K-3.
Henry Holton Takes the Ice KP  
KM 12071KM 12071 Hero In You (Book & Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Paul, Ellis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A collection of songs celebrating the accomplishments of thirteen notable people from United States history, including Nellie Bly, Chief Joseph, Rachel Carson, Woodie Guthrie, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Mr. Tee Tot (Rufus Payne), Martha Graham, Georgia O'Keeffe, Augustus Jackson, and Ben Franklin. The opening song celebrates the potential hero in each of us.Kit contains picture book and music CD.
Hero In You (Book & Audio CD) KPI  
B 128055B 128055 Hiking Viking
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games, he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody. Individuality. Contests. Nature. Vikings. IL K-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 550.
Hiking Viking KP  
B 121408B 121408 Hoot and Peep
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Judge, Lita
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Hoot the owl is excited to teach his younger sister all of his wisdom--but much to his annoyance, Peep is more interested in capturing the magic of the world around her than in listening to his advice. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. Lexile 580 IL Pres-1.
Hoot and Peep KP  
B 107329B 107329 Hop! Hop! Hop!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Paul, Ann
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Little Rabbit follows Big Rabbit as he hops over puddles and rocks, until Little Rabbit discovers that things work better if he does it his own way. Step into Reading, Step 1.
Hop! Hop! Hop! KP  
B 115040B 115040 Hueys in the New Sweater
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jeffers, Oliver
Length: 26 Copyright: 2012

Hueys all looked alike until Rupert knit himself a sweater which made him look different from all the other Hueys. At first they are upset, but one by one they decide that being different was cool and all of the Hueys knit sweaters for themselves. But then Rupert decided he wanted to wear a hat too, and that made the Hueys start all over again. AR 1.9 IL Pres-1.
Hueys in the New Sweater KP  
B 126560B 126560 I Am Every Good Thing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barnes, Derrick
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you and shows you who they are. There are superheroes in our midst! Stories about me. Self-management. Social emotional learning. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022. IL Pres-3. Lexile 610.
I Am Every Good Thing KP  
B 110277B 110277 I Am Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kuskin, Karla
Length: 27 Copyright: 2000

After being told how she resembles other members of her family, a young girl states positively and absolutely that she is "NO ONE ELSE BUT ME." Identity. Follett RL 2.5. AR 2.7.
I Am Me KP  
B 127935B 127935 I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self. For anyone who's ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful, and that each of us matters, just as we are. Series fiction: I Am. Identity. Individuality. Self-awareness. Self-esteem. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8.
I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity KP  
B 126466B 126466 I Believe I Can
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Byers, Grace
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A tribute to the limitless potential of boys and girls of every background, all they need is to believe in themselves. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Multicultural. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3.
I Believe I Can KP  
B 79317B 79317 I Like Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carlson, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 1988

By admiring her finer points and showing that she can take care of herself and have fun even when there's no one else around, a charming pig proves the best friend you can have is yourself. RC 1.3. Lexile 400.
I Like Me KP  
B 125763B 125763 I Like, I Don't Like
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Baccelliere, Anna
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Children have different reactions to the same object due to their circumstances. Child labor. Poverty. Social studies connections. Individuality fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 20.
I Like, I Don't Like KP  
B 125748B 125748 I'm NOT just a Scribble...
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A story about kindness and inclusion. Scribble, the book's main character, never thought he was different until he met his first drawing. Then, After being left out because he didn't look like everyone else. Scribble teaches the drawings how to accept each other for who they are. Which enables them to create amazing art. Self-perception. Social acceptance. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
I'm NOT just a Scribble... KP  
B 105366B 105366 In Your Face: The Facts About Your Features
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Jackson, Donna M.
Length: 42 Copyright: 2004

Explains the physiology of facial features, their evolution, and their roles in survial and communication. Explores facial expressions. Facial identity. Mouth. Eyes. Nose. Skin. Foreheads. Ears. Hair. Discusses the reasons why there are variations in features among races and how babies' faces endear them to their caregivers. Deals with modeling age progression in young children in cases of abduction. Also covered are prosopagnosia and Moebius Syndrome. Face painting, tattooing, and other cultural beauty enhancements are also mentioned. Final chapter deals with prosthetic parts. AR 7.9. Follett RL 8.1. RC 6.3. Lexile 1210. GR level R.
In Your Face: The Facts About Your Features PIJ  
B 126424B 126424 Intersection Allies: We Make Room for All
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Johnson, Chelsea / Council, LaToya
Length: 54 Copyright: 2019

A group of friends support each other for who they are. A celebration of solidarity, allyship, and community. A welcoming resource for conversations about equality and social justice that shows readers how identities are made up of myriad influences. Human rights. Multicultural. Social issues. IL K-4. Lexile 760.
Intersection Allies: We Make Room for All KPI  
B 123099B 123099 Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Walsh, Melanie
Length: 26 Copyright: 2016

Isaac may look like everyone else, but he actually has superpowers that make him different from his brother and his classmates. Some kids don't understand that and call him names. But Isaac's superhero brain remembers loads of things, he has energy enough to bounce on his trampoline for hours, and his ears are so sharp he can even hear the buzzing some lights make in school (ouch!). He tends to say whatever comes into his head and doesn't realize that he might hurt someone's feelings--by telling them they have big teeth, for example! Even though he's not really a superhero--he has Asperger syndrome, which means his brain works a little differently--he does love to play superheroes with his brother, who understands him. IL Pres-2.
Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers! KP  
B 106630B 106630 It's Okay to Be Different
Grade Lvl: K Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 30 Copyright: 2001

Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as being a different color, needing some help, being adopted, and having a different nose. Focuses on acceptance and tolerance of others.
It's Okay to Be Different K  
B 120479B 120479 Jake and Lily
Grade Lvl: I Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 355 Copyright: 2012

Twins Jake and Lily have a very close relationship, but when they turn eleven, their parents give them separate bedrooms and Jake begins to spend time with a group of neighborhood boys. Lily is devastated as she struggles to make friends, and Jake is faced with a bully. Alternating (Point of View). Identity (Literary Theme). Siblings. Brothers and sisters- Fiction. AR 3.2 RC 3.6 Lexile 480 IL 4-6.
Jake and Lily I  
B 125514B 125514 Jasper & Ollie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willan, Alex
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Jasper, an impatient fox, and Ollie, a slow-moving sloth, head to the pool on a summer day, each taking their own unique path. Friendship stories. IL Pres-2. AR 1.2.
Jasper & Ollie KP  
B 125811B 125811 Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sotomayor, Sonia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A story in which friends who have different abilities, work together to build a community garden. Diverse abilities. Friendship stories. Social studies connections. IL Pres-3.
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You KP  
B 127201B 127201 Just Be Claus: A Christmas Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Joosse, Barbara M
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A little boy named Claus worries that he is different from other kids: he likes to wear red all the time and his favorite hangout is the workshop with his grandmother. His grandmother tells him his differences make him special and a Christmas snowstorm helps Claus appreciate his talents. Holiday stories. Individuality. Christmas fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 550. GR P.
Just Be Claus: A Christmas Story KP  
B 121082B 121082 Last Kids on Earth (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brallier, Max
Length: 225 Copyright: 2015

After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg. Illustrated novel/graphic novel hybrid. Horror-lite adventure. Series fiction: Last Kids on Earth, Book 1. AR 4.1. RC 3.7. Lexile 650. IL 3-8.
Last Kids on Earth (Book 1) PIJ  
B 126045B 126045 Lemons
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Savage, Melissa
Length: 308 Copyright: 2017

After her mother dies in 1975, ten-year-old Lemonade must live with her grandfather in a small town famous for Bigfoot sightings and soon becomes friends with Tobin, a quirky Bigfoot investigator. Historical fiction. Single-parent families. Adventure. Yeti fiction. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021. IL 5-8. AR 4.1. RC 3.5. Lexile 630. GR V.
Lemons IJ  
B 104061B 104061 Leon the Chameleon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Watt, Melanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Leon, a chameleon, is upset because he does not turn the same colors as the other chameleons. AR and RC 2.7. Follett RL 2.5. Lexile 340. GR level K.
Leon the Chameleon KP  
B 111687B 111687 Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lin, Grace
Length: 43 Copyright: 2010

Ling and Ting are identical twins that people think are exactly the same, but time and again they prove to be different. Sisters. AR 1.8. Follett RL 1.4. RC 2.3. Lexile 390. GR level K IL K-2. Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Book 2011.
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! KP  
B 115992B 115992 Little Tug
Grade Lvl: K Author: Savage, Stephen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Little Tug knows what to do when the tall ship, the speedboat, and the ocean liner need him, and at such times, he is indispensable. Tugboats Fiction. Lexile 410. IL Pres.
Little Tug K  
KM 11483KM 11483 Looking Like Me
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Jeremy sets out to discover all of the different "people" that make him who he is, including brother, son, writer, and runner. Contents: picture book written by Walter Dean Myers and illustrated by his son Christopher Myers and a read-along audio CD (approximately 8 minutes). AR 2.6. RC 4.2. IL 1-5.
Looking Like Me PI  
B 116226B 116226 Looking Like Me
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Jeremy sets out to discover all of the different "people" that make him who he is, including brother, son, writer, and runner. Identity Fiction. Harlem (New York, N.Y.) Fiction. AR 2.6 RC 4.2 GR level R IL 2-5.
Looking Like Me PI  
B 111244B 111244 Lost and Found
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Clements, Andrew
Length: 161 Copyright: 2008

Twelve year old identical twins Jay and Ray have long resented that everyone treats them as one person, and so they hatch a plot to take advantage of a clerical error at their new school and pretend they are just one. AR and Follett RL 5.0. RC 4.5. Lexile 780. IL 3-6.
Lost and Found PI  
B 126542B 126542 Love Your Body
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sanders, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Freedom is loving your body with all its 'imperfections' and being the perfectly imperfect you! Encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies. Picture book for older readers. Personal growth. Health and wellness. Individual differences. Diversity. Creative nonfiction. IL 5-8. Recommend teacher preview title.
Love Your Body IJ  
B 122187B 122187 Lucy Ladybug
Grade Lvl: K Author: King-Chai, Sharon
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

As spotless Lucy Ladybug flies through the seasons, she acquires some spots, only to find her new spots are different from the other ladybugs. Includes a double fold-out page. AR 2.9 IL Pres-K.
Lucy Ladybug K  
B 114794B 114794 Mac and Cheese
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Weeks, Sarah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Two cats that are as different as night and day are nevertheless best friends. From the series I Can Read, level 1. AR 1.9 RC 2.8 Lexile 510 IL K-1.
Mac and Cheese KP  
B 115560B 115560 Maggie’s Chopsticks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Woo, Alan
Length: 30 Copyright: 2012

When Maggie gets chopsticks, she has difficulty using them and everyone at the table seems to have a different advice on holding them. AR 3.1 RC 3.5 Lexile 740 IL Pres-2.
Maggie’s Chopsticks KP  
KM 13589KM 13589 Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match Storytelling Kit
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Monica
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Celebrate multiracial identity and authentic self-expression with delightfully illustrated storytelling props depicting characters and scenes from Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match! This kit offers 12 cloth characters as book props, a hardcover copy of the book and 3 storytelling lapboards with beginning, middle and end velcro labels to support readers' comprehension. Authentic author. Hispanic/Latino. Bilingual. Racially mixed character. Self. Story elements. IL Pres-1. AR 2.8. RC 2.3. Lexile 580. GR L.
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match Storytelling Kit KP  
B 114242B 114242 Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match=Marisol MacDonald no combina
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Monica
Length: 31 Copyright: 2011

Marisol McDonald, a multiracial (Peruvian-Scottish-American), bilingual, nonconformist, soccer-playing pirate-princess with brown skin and red hair, celebrates her uniqueness. Racially mixed people--Fiction. Text in English and Spanish. Pura Belpre Award Illustrator Honor Book, 2012. AR 2.8. Lexile 580. IL K-2.
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match=Marisol MacDonald no combina KP  
B 114801B 114801 Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mackintosh, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Marshall Armstrong, having a hard time fitting in with the kids at his new school because of the way he looks and the food he eats, invites his classmates to his house for a birthday party and makes sure it is not a disaster. AR 3.4 IL K-2.
Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School KP  
B 125757B 125757 Mary Wears What She Wants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Negley, Keith
Length: 48 Copyright: 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 picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms. Historical fiction. Social studies connections. IL K-3. AR 2.4.
Mary Wears What She Wants KP  
B 107771B 107771 Me I Am!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Prelutsky, Jack
Length: 26 Copyright: 2007

Poem celebrates individuality. Individualism. Personal uniqueness. Follett RL 2.8.
Me I Am! KP  
B 85906B 85906 Meredith, the Witch Who Wasn't
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lachner, Dorothea
Length: 26 Copyright: 1997

Meredith, who prefers making things from scratch rather than with magic is cast out of the witching society after failing the annual spellcasting test. She enjoys self-reliance and finds satisfaction in her achievements. AR 4.6.
Meredith, the Witch Who Wasn't P  
B 125922B 125922 Mixed Me!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Diggs, Taye
Length: 33 Copyright: 2015

A young boy, teased by the other kids because of his mixed racial background, comes to see himself as not mixed up, but mixed just right. Notable SS. Multicultural. Stories about me. Individuality. Racially mixed. Story in verse. IL Pres-3. AR 1.8. Lexile 540.
Mixed Me! KP  
B 107439B 107439 Mixed-Up Rooster
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Edwards, Pamela
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Ned the rooster is fired from his job because he cannot wake up in the morning, but he restores his reputation after discovering his usefulness as a night bird. Roosters. Individuality. AR and Follett RL 2.4.
Mixed-Up Rooster KP  
B 118405B 118405 Mo's Mustache
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Clanton, Ben
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Monster Mo's big, beautiful mustache inspires all of his friends to copy his style by growing fabulous mustaches of their own, leaving Mo to wonder how he will continue to distinguish himself. He gets upset when his friends imitate him. Finally Mo organizes a fashion show where each creature struts its own creative stuff with hats, socks, a tutu, etc. AR 2.1 IL Pres-1.
Mo's Mustache KP  
B 116852B 116852 Monkey See, Look At Me!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Siminovich, Lorena
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

When Monkey claims to be different animals, a group of his friends demonstrates that, although Monkey cannot do what they can, such as fly like a bird or roar like a lion, they cannot do what he can, either. IL Pres.
Monkey See, Look At Me! K  
B 115854B 115854 Monster School: First Day Frights
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Keane, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

On his first day at a new school, Norm, a regular boy, has trouble fitting in with his monstrous classmates. Identity Fiction. I Can Read-Level 2. AR 2.5 IL K-2.
Monster School: First Day Frights KP  
B 112342B 112342 Mouse Was Mad
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Urban, Linda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Mouse struggles to find the right way to express his anger, modeling the behavior of Hare, Bear, Hedgehog, and Bobcat, only to discover that his own way may be the best way of all. AR 2.3. RC 1.3. Lexile 400. IL Pres-1.
Mouse Was Mad KP  
B 117052B 117052 Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Peter
Length: 42 Copyright: 2013

Bored with city life and the proper behavior it requires, Mr. Tiger has a wild idea that leads him to discover his true nature. Self-actualization (Psychology) Fiction. IL Pres-2.
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild KP  
B 110346B 110346 My Best Friend
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Namm, Diane
Length: 31 Copyright: 2004

A group of young boys and girls who each like different things, fromplaying with dolls to riding go-carts to playing with puppies and kittens, finally finds common ground and become friends. From the Series: My First Reader. Follett RL 1.2. RC 1.4. Lexile 560.
My Best Friend KP  
B 121002B 121002 My Cousin Momo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: OHora, Zachariah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

When Momo the flying squirrel arrives for a much-anticipated visit with his cousins, they think Momo is no fun until they try doing things his way. Cousins Fiction. AR 1.7 RC 1.2 Lexile 350 IL Pres-1.
My Cousin Momo KP  
B 106881B 106881 My Nose, Your Nose
Grade Lvl: K Author: Walsh, Melanie
Length: 34 Copyright: 2002

Children compare various parts of their bodies with one another to see how they are both similar and different. AR 1.1. Follett RL 2.3. Similarities. Differences.
My Nose, Your Nose K  
B 107668B 107668 My Way=A mi manera
Grade Lvl: K Author: Reiser, Lynn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Parallel text in Spanish and English portrays Margaret and Margarita, who mirror one another as they fix their hair, greet their friends, and engage in other routine activities, each in her own special way. Bilingual text.
My Way=A mi manera K  
B 109642B 109642 Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willems, Mo
Length: 34 Copyright: 2009

Wilbur is the only naked mole rat in his colony who enjoys wearing clothes, and when Grandpah, the oldest and most naked mole rat, discovers his secret, Wilbur fears he will be ostracized from the colony. AR 2.8. RC 1.5. Lexile 470.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed KP  
B 126594B 126594 Neither
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Anderson, Airlie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, Neither sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome. Animal stories. Individuality. Social acceptance. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Neither KP  
B 113434B 113434 Nerd Camp
Grade Lvl: I Author: Weissman, Elissa
Length: 261 Copyright: 2011

For ten-year-old Gabe, the Summer Center for Gifted Enrichment is all that he dreamed it would be, but he must work hard to write about the fun in letters to Zack, his cool future stepbrother, without revealing that it is a camp for "nerds." Stepbrothers. AR 5.1. RC 5.3. Lexile 810. IL 4-6.
Nerd Camp I  
B 118637B 118637 No Boys Allowed!
Grade Lvl: P Author: Taylor-Butler, Christine / Page, Mark
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

George, a boy who loves to jump, decides he is going to win the Double Dutch contest in spite of the girls who insist jumping rope is not for boys. From the series Just for You! Level 3. AR 2.6 RC 1.9 Lexile 390 IL 1-2.
No Boys Allowed! P  
B 114274B 114274 No Two Alike
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Baker, Keith
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

Follows a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey through a winter landscape, where everything everywhere, from branches and leaves to forests full of trees, is unique. IL Pres-1.
No Two Alike KP  
B 114119B 114119 Nora and the Texas Terror
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cox, Judy
Length: 87 Copyright: 2010

When Nora's uncle loses his job and house in Texas, he and his family come to stay with Nora's family in Portland, Oregon, and Norma must try very hard to adjust to her cousin Ellie, who is loud, stubborn, and a tease. Cousins. Family life. AR 3.2. RC 2.5. Lexile 450. IL 2-4.
Nora and the Texas Terror PI  
B 121130B 121130 Normal Kid
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Holmes, Elizabeth
Length: 241 Copyright: 2012

Told in their separate voices, fifth-graders Sylvan, whose parents' divorce causes him stress, and Charity, who lived in Kenya for the past five years, both strive for normalcy at school and start a petition to keep their teacher, Mr. In, from being fired. AR 4.9 RC 4.7 Lexile 780 IL 4-7.
Normal Kid IJ  
B 126555B 126555 Normal Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steele, K-Fai
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Celebrates all our differences while questioning the idea that there is only one way to be “normal.” A springboard for conversations with children, at home and in the classroom, about diversity and difference. Animal stories. Pigs. IL Pres-3.
Normal Pig KP  
B 119068B 119068 Nugget & Fang
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sauer, Tammi
Length: 40 Copyright: 2013

Everyone knows that minnows and sharks can't be friends. Fang convinces Nugget that even though they are a shark and a minnow they can still be friends. AR 2.3 Lexile 300 IL Pres-2.
Nugget & Fang KP  
B 117110B 117110 Odd Duck
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Castellucci, Cecil
Length: 87 Copyright: 2013

Despite the fact that she swims with a teacup balanced on her head and stays north when all of the ducks fly south for the winter, Theodora believes herself to be a normal duck and makes a friend in Chad, who may be as eccentric as she is. AR 3.0 RC 2.2 Lexile 540 IL 2-4.
Odd Duck PI  
B 126974B 126974 Oddbird
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Desierto, Derek
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Oddbird isn't worried about his feathers; he wants to go for a refreshing dip. But he doesn't fit in. He's not fancy, or colorful. He's just...different. The other birds don't want him around. How can he join them? Oddbird's story is one all readers will relate to, and ultimately celebrate. Individuality. Self-awareness. Pride and vanity. Belonging. IL Pres-2. Lexile 500.
Oddbird KP  
B 115062B 115062 Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Falconer, Ian
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

Olivia the pig is having an identity crisis. She hates that all the other little piggies want to be princesses in pink tutus. She wants to be unique, but she also wants to be a princess. Forced to choose something else, Olivia weighs her occupational options, until she realizes there is something better than being a princess. AR 2.9 RC 2.5 Lexile 630 IL Pres-2.
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses KP  
B 125656B 125656 One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davis, Linsey
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A multiethnic, multicultural, multiracial children's picture book that recognizes our unique differences while celebrating how alike we are as well. Spiritual references. Cultural pluralism. Individuality. Identity. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different KP  
B 115119B 115119 One of a Kind
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Winter, Ariel
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Lysander Singleton tries his best to fit in at Twin Oaks Elementary, where all students are twins except him, but on the day of the Twindividuation contest his experience as an only child gives him a competitive edge. Only child--Fiction. Twins Fiction. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR 3.4 IL K-3.
One of a Kind KP  
B 126781B 126781 One of These is Not Like the Others
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Saltzberg, Barney
Length: 28 Copyright: 2020

Points out and celebrates the differences between subjects. Difference (Psychology). Individuality. Friendship stories. IL Pres-1
One of These is Not Like the Others KP  
B 113253B 113253 One of Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Moss, Peggy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Roberta is welcomed by different groups on her first day at a new school, only to be told she does not fit in with them for some reason, but by the next day, members of each group have begun to see that they do not have to be alike in every way. AR 2.2. RC 1.2. Lexile 350. IL K-3.
One of Us KP  
B 126571B 126571 Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murphy, Mary
Length: 28 Copyright: 2020

All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self. Stories about me. Individuality. Identity. Diversity appreciation. IL Pres-3.
Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree KP  
B 125812B 125812 Only You Can Be You: What Makes You Different Makes You Great
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Clarkson, Sally / Clarkson, Nathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Reassures children that God made everyone different for a reason and encourages them celebrate their individuality. Christian education. Identity. IL Pres-3.
Only You Can Be You: What Makes You Different Makes You Great KP  
B 108915B 108915 Oodles of Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ehlert, Lois
Length: 52 Copyright: 2008

Short, easy-to-read rhymes reveal what is unique about various animals, from ape to wolf. Cut-paper illustrations use nine shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, diamond, half circle, oval, heart, and teardrop.
Oodles of Animals KP  
B 122391B 122391 Otter Goes to School
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Garton, Sam
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

When Otter starts a school for her stuffed toys, Teddy becomes sad because the other students are all good at something and it seems he is not. AR 3.0 IL Pres-1.
Otter Goes to School KP  
B 122366B 122366 Peas in a Pod
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McCartney, Tania
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

When sisters Pippa, Pia, Poppy, Polly, and Peg are born, they all look alike, and they all do everything together, so when one of them starts to get ahead of the others, their parents deal with it, but the girls do not want to be the same. Identity- Fiction. Multiple birth- Fiction. Quintuplets- Fiction. Sisters- Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Peas in a Pod KP  
B 125924B 125924 Perfectly Norman (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Percival, Tom
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such a thing as perfectly normal. Notable SS. Self-acceptance fiction. Individuality. Series fiction: Big Bright Feelings, Book 1. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 4.4. Lexile 610.
Perfectly Norman (Book 1) KP  
B 122423B 122423 Pete the Cat and the New Guy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dean, Kimberly
Length: 34 Copyright: 2014

Pete the Cat and his animal friends welcome Gus the Platypus, who discovers his own special talent. AR 2.4 Lexile 510 IL Pres-1. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2017-2018.
Pete the Cat and the New Guy KP  
B 124334B 124334 Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Annable, Graham
Length: 119 Copyright: 2018

Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. But Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it from every place on Earth. When Ernesto leaves to have a grand adventure, Peter stays behind and frets. The two friends grow even closer in separation, as Peter the homebody expands his horizons and Ernesto the wanderer learns the value of home. Graphic novel. Series fiction: Peter and Ernesto, Book 1. IL 1-4. AR 1.9. Lexile 390.
Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths (Book 1) PI  
B 126427B 126427 Pinduli
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cannon, Janell
Length: 48 Copyright: 2004

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah. Animal stories. Savannah animals. Picture book for older readers. Kindness. IL K-4. AR 3.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 680. GR O.
Pinduli KP  
KM 13291KM 13291 Pinduli (3 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cannon, Janell
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah. A story about self-image, self-acceptance, and treating others with respect. Set of 3 WonderBooks, plus cables, headphones, charger and a 5-way splitter. IL 1-4. AR 3.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 680. GR O.
Pinduli (3 Wonderbooks) PI  
B 118624B 118624 Ping Wants to Play
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gudeon, Adam
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Ping and Pong are friends, even though they like to do different things. From the series I Like To Read. AR 0.8 Lexile BR IL Pres-1.
Ping Wants to Play KP  
B 112403B 112403 Polar Opposites
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brooks, Erik
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Alex, a polar bear, and Zina, a penguin, are very different but they can still find ways to meet in the middle. Polar regions. AR 1.1. IL Pres-1.
Polar Opposites KP  
B 124106B 124106 Princess Hair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Sharee
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Little girls pretending to be princesses celebrate the different shapes, textures, and styles of their black hair. From dreadlocks to blowouts to braids, Princess Hair shines a spotlight on the beauty and diversity of black hair, showing young readers that every kind of hair is princess hair. IL Pres-2.
Princess Hair KP  
B 124105B 124105 Princesses Wear Pants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Guthrie, Savannah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared. A fairytale with a twist. Individuality. Story in verse/rhyme. IL K-3. AR 4.1. Lexile 730.
Princesses Wear Pants KP  
B 104211B 104211 Pumpkin Runner
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arnold, Marsha
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

An Australian sheep rancher who eats pumpkins for energy enters a race from Melbourne to Sydney, despite people laughing at his eccentricities. Running. Story based on the real-life experiences of Cliff Young, 61-year-old Australian farmer who won a 542-mile foot race. Picture book for older readers. AR 4.9. RC and Follett RL 3.5. Lexile 760. GR level O.
Pumpkin Runner KP  
B 120638B 120638 Quinny & Hopper
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Schanen, Adrian Brad
Length: 230 Copyright: 2014

Two polar-opposite eight year olds who become summer best friends find their friendship threatened by the uncertainties of a new school year. Peer pressure- Fiction. Alternating (Point of View).
Quinny & Hopper PI  
B 127968B 127968 Ramen for Everyone
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tanumihardja, Patricia
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

A young boy aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad's, and runs into some surprises, both delightful and disastrous, on his first attempt. Cooking and food. Father and son. Food habits. Individual differences. IL Pres-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 530.
Ramen for Everyone KP  
B 119914B 119914 Red: A Crayon's Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hall, Michael
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

Red's factory-applied label says that he is red, but despite the efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons, and family members, he only seems to draw blue objects. While others think Red is lazy or broken or not very bright, a new friend offers Red a fresh perspective and he discovers what he's really good at--drawing blue jeans, bluebirds, and blueberries. Labels. Identity-fiction. AR 1.6 Lexile 120 IL Pres-1.
Red: A Crayon's Story KP  
B 125927B 125927 Remarkably You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Pat Zietlow
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Children learn to be themselves and accept their different personalities. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-3. Lexile 300.
Remarkably You KP  
B 124610B 124610 Rock 'n' Roll Soul
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

With the school talent show coming up, one young music lover dreams about creating the perfect act. She notices the sounds and rhythms all around her and thinks about how to best express herself. Individuality fiction. Story in rhyme. IL K-3. GR M.
Rock 'n' Roll Soul KP  
B 79649B 79649 Rookie Reader: Everybody Says
Grade Lvl: P Author: Dobkin, Bonnie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

A boy proud of his individuality proclaims his love of raw broccoli, rainy days, and his pet iguana. Guided Reading level G. AR 1.2. RC 2.2. Lexile 290.
Rookie Reader: Everybody Says P  
B 103992B 103992 Ruby in Her Own Time
Grade Lvl: K Author: Emmett, Jonathan
Length: 26 Copyright: 2004

Ruby, the last of Mother Duck's and Father Duck's eggs to hatch, is slower to develop than her four siblings, until the day that she flies farther and higher than any of them. AR 2.1. Follett RL 3.2. RC 1.7. Lexile 470. GR level G.
Ruby in Her Own Time K  
B 125630B 125630 Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Gubler, Matthew Gray
Length: 136 Copyright: 2019

Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right. He is weird. Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging. Humor. Imaginary playmates. Individuality. IL 3-7. GR N.
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself PIJ  
B 86559B 86559 Sad, Sad William
Grade Lvl: K Author: Spee, Gitte
Length: 29 Copyright: 1996

William, a big bear, feels far from beautiful and different from everyone else, until his friends convince him he does have a talent to be proud of and that makes him special. Self-esteem. Individuality. AR 3.1.
Sad, Sad William K  
B 126443B 126443 Same But Different Too
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newson, Karl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

There’s something about each of us that makes us special. But while everyone is unique, we all have many things in common as well. Explore the ways that we are all the same but different, too, in this joyful and simple celebration of individuality and camaraderie. Basic concepts. Human-animal relationships. Individual differences. IL Pres-3.
Same But Different Too KP  
B 125749B 125749 Scribble Stones
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A heartwarming story about a little stone who was able to spread kindness to the world! This story starts off with a little stone who thinks he will be become something amazing but then soon realizes he had become a dull paper weight. He's on a mission to become something greater and in the process meets scribble and splatter and they all come up a creative way to bring joy to thousands of people. Individuality. Self perception. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Scribble Stones KP  
B 108176B 108176 Shelly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Palatini, Margie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Shelly gets frustrated when his sisters insist that he do things exactly like them. Siblings. AR and Follett RL 2.1.
Shelly KP  
B 108523B 108523 Sisters
Grade Lvl: K Author: McPhail, David
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Although two sisters are different in many ways, they are alike too--most importantly, in their love for each other. Originally published in 1984 with black and white illustrations. AR 2.0. RC 2.1. Lexile 130. IL Pres-K.
Sisters K  
B 112753B 112753 Slowpoke
Grade Lvl: P Author: Pearce, Emily
Length: 39 Copyright: 2010

After pokey Fiona attends Speed School, where she learns to wash dishes, brush her teeth, and clean her room at the same time, she decides to demonstrate to her family the value of sometimes doing things more slowly. Speed. AR 2.5. RC 2.2. Lexile 370. IL 1-3.
Slowpoke P  
B 125751B 125751 Snippets: A Story About Paper Shapes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

You can change the world one snippet of kindness at a time. Snippets is a story that revels the power of kindness and the beauty of being unique. And it does so though the journey of two different groups of shapes (the polygons and irregular polygons). Individuality. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Snippets: A Story About Paper Shapes KP  
B 117668B 117668 Snowflakes Fall
Grade Lvl: KP Author: MacLachlan, Patricia
Length: 26 Copyright: 2013

In this illustrated poem in honor of the victims of the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, falling snowflakes celebrate the uniqueness of life, its precious, simple moments, and the strength of memory. AR 3.4 Lexile 600 IL Pres-2.
Snowflakes Fall KP  
B 125804B 125804 Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Beaty, Andrea
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process. Series fiction: The Questioneers. Problem and solution text. Hispanic American. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. Lexile 680.
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez KP  
B 107746B 107746 Something Slimy on Primrose Drive
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Wallace, Karen
Length: 105 Copyright: 2007

When the strange Wolfbane family moves in next to the ultraconservative Rigid-Smythes, changes and misunderstandings flourish as the families attempt to track down a notorious thief. Neighbors. From the series Pathway Books. AR 4.8. Follett RL 2.7. Lexile 660.
Something Slimy on Primrose Drive PI  
B 125654B 125654 Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dismondy, Maria
Length: 36 Copyright: 2008

Lucy is teased by a boy at school because she is different. She has the courage to be true to herself and to make the right choice when that same boy needs her help. Stories about me. Individuality. Teasing. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 610.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are KP  
B 125752B 125752 Splatter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Red, Yellow and Blue, embark on a journey of creativity, beauty, and wonder that leads them to find out something pretty amazing about themselves and each other. Cooperation fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Splatter KP  
B 108619B 108619 Splendid Friend, Indeed
Grade Lvl: K Author: Bloom, Suzanne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

When a studious polar bear meets an inquisitive goose, they learn to be friends. RC 1.5. Lexile BR.
Splendid Friend, Indeed K  
KM 9006KM 9006 Splendid Friend, Indeed Big Book Only (BB)
Grade Lvl: K Author: Bloom, Suzanne
Length: 0 Copyright: 2005

When a studious polar bear meets an inquisitive goose, they learn to be friends. Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor book. AR 1.5. Lexile BR. Contents: big book.
Splendid Friend, Indeed Big Book Only (BB) K  
B 125753B 125753 Spots
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

In this book every spot, big or small, unique or ordinary, stinky or clean, becomes something amazing! Whether they end up on animals, in punctuation, in art, or on food, every time they are spotted they have the ability to spread happiness to everyone who sees them and everything they are on! Creative ability. Imagination. Shapes. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Spots KP  
B 126749B 126749 Stargazing
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wang, Jen
Length: 208 Copyright: 2019

Growing up in the same Chinese-American suburb, perfectionist Christine and artistic, confident, impulsive Moon become unlikely best friends, whose friendship is tested by jealousy, social expectations, and illness. Asian American. Relationship skills. Best friends. Graphic Novel. IL 4-8. AR 2.5. RC 3.8. Lexile 510.
Stargazing IJ  
B 125750B 125750 Sticks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A popsicle accidentally melts and becomes just a plain stick. He has a hard time adjusting to his new normal but with the help of some new friends (who happen to be sticks of one kind or another) he realizes that everything happened for a reason and that melting was part of his journey. Life changing events. Perserverence fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Sticks KP  
B 114171B 114171 Sticky Burr: Adentures in Burnwood Forest
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lechner, John
Length: 56 Copyright: 2008

Sticky Burr is on the verge of being kicked out of his village in Burrwood Forest because he is not prickly enough to suit some of the other burrs, but when the village is attacked by wild dogs, Sticky Burr and his friends come to the rescue. AR 2.8. GR level Q. IL 1-3.
Sticky Burr: Adentures in Burnwood Forest P  
B 14956B 14956 Story of Ferdinand
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leaf, Munro
Length: 20 Copyright: 1936

The classic story of the bull who wanted only to sit and smell flowers instead of making a reputation for himself in the bull ring.AR 3.7. RC 4.1. Lexile 710. GR level K.
Story of Ferdinand KP  
B 125213B 125213 Stumpkin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cummins, Lucy Ruth
Length: 56 Copyright: 2018

A stemless pumpkin that yearns to be a Halloween jack-o-lantern watches sadly as all of the other pumpkins in the shop are chosen. Holiday stories. Halloween. IL Pres-2. AR 2.2. Lexile 500.
Stumpkin KP  
B 107428B 107428 Suki's Kimono
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Uegaki, Chieri
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A little girl declares that on the first day of school she will wear the kimono that her grandmother brought her during her visit from Japan, no matter what anyone says. Tolerance. Courage. Independence. Japanese Americans. AR 3.9. Follett RL 4.4. RC 3.8. Lexile 690.
Suki's Kimono KP  
B 126277B 126277 Sweety
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Zuill, Andrea
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat, but with encouragement from her Aunt Ruth, she begins to see that being herself is the best way to find a friend. Individuality fiction. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 550. GR O.
Sweety KP  
B 109437B 109437 Tacky the Penguin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lester, Helen
Length: 34 Copyright: 1988

Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps. AR 3.3. RC 2.5. Lexile 810. IL Pres-2.
Tacky the Penguin KP  
B 114278B 114278 Tacky's Christmas
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lester, Helen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, Perfect, and Tacky are having a wonderful Christmas, complete with an unusual tree, when Tacky's odd behavior saves them from a group of hunters. AR 3.4. Lexile 630. IL Pres-3. GR level L.
Tacky's Christmas KP  
KM 11538KM 11538 Tacky's Christmas (Book and Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lester, Helen
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, Perfect, and Tacky are having a wonderful Christmas, complete with an unusual tree, when Tacky's odd behavior saves them from a group of hunters. Contents: book (32 pages, AR 3.4,Lexile 630. GR level L. IL Pres-3) by Helen Lester and audio CD with Tacky's Carols (5 rewritten holiday songs).
Tacky's Christmas (Book and Audio CD) KP  
B 113446B 113446 Ten Rules for Living with My Sister
Grade Lvl: I Author: Martin, Ann
Length: 228 Copyright: 2011

Nine-year-old Pearl and her popular, thirteen-year-old sister, Lexie, do not get along very well, but when their grandfather moves in and the girls have to share a room they must find common ground. Family life. Sisters. AR 4.7. RC 5.2. Lexile 790. IL 4-6.
Ten Rules for Living with My Sister I  
B 107770B 107770 Terrible Storm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hurst, Carol
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

A child's two grandfathers relate their boyhood experiences of the "terrible blizzard of 1888," during which each was stuck for three days doing what he disliked the most.
Terrible Storm KP  
B 124160B 124160 That's Not How You Do It!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hofmann-Maniyar, Ariane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Lucy the cat knows how to do everything just right--from eat with a spoon and fork to fold paper stars--so all her friends ask her to help them, until she meets Toshi the panda, who has his own ways of doing things. Individuality fiction. Compromise. IL Pres-1. (I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library).
That's Not How You Do It! KP  
B 125780B 125780 There's Only One You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Heling, Kathryn / Hembrook, Deborah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

You're different from everyone else and it's awesome! This book celebrates all the things that make you special. Individuality fiction. Stories about me. IL Pres-2. Lexile 530.
There's Only One You KP  
B 80044B 80044 Three Cheers for Tacky
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lester, Helen
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

In this story about individuality, Tacky the pengiun adds his own unique touch to his team's routine at the Penguin Cheering Contest, with surprising results. AR 2.8. RC 3.5. Lexile 470. Guided Reading level L. IL Pres-2.
Three Cheers for Tacky KP  
B 122416B 122416 Thunder Boy Jr.
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alexie, Sherman
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Thunder Boy Jr. doesn't want to share a name, he wants one that's all his own. Dad is known as Big Thunder, but Little Thunder doesn't like his own nickname. He wants a name that sounds like him. Little Thunder considers a number of new names, but his dad gives him the best new name (Lightning). Identity- Fiction. Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Book- 2016. AR 2.5 RC 1.4 Lexile 420 IL Pres-2.
Thunder Boy Jr. KP  
B 108160B 108160 Time to Get Dressed!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Savadier, Elivia
Length: 28 Copyright: 2006

While time flies by on a busy morning, Solomon is determined to dress himself, but his father intervenes and all goes smoothly--for a while. Fathers and sons. Follett RL 1.4.
Time to Get Dressed! K  
B 118917B 118917 Troll Swap
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hodgkinson, Leigh
Length: 30 Copyright: 2014

Hilarity ensues when a little troll who prefers neatness in a sloppy family and a little girl who prefers noise and messiness in a very tidy family decide to swap places. Family life- Fiction. Orderliness- Fiction. AR 3.0 IL Pres-1.
Troll Swap KP  
B 125663B 125663 Turtle and Tortoise are Not Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reiss, Mike
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

At a local zoo, a turtle and tortoise struggle for decades to reconcile their differences until, one day, they need to depend on each other. Friendship. Differences. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2.
Turtle and Tortoise are Not Friends KP  
B 115012B 115012 Twins' Blanket
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yum, Hyewon
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

Two twin girls, who have always shared everything, sleep in separate beds with their own blankets for the first time. RC 1.1 Lexile 330. IL Pres-1.
Twins' Blanket KP  
B 109289B 109289 Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Madison, Alan
Length: 34 Copyright: 2007

First grade does not go very well for Velma, whose older sisters were practically perfect students, until her class takes a trip to a butterfly conservatory and a monarch butterly demands to be her friend. Sisters. AR 4.1. Follett RL 3.0. Lexile 750.
Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly KP  
B 111299B 111299 Very Big Bunny
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Russo, Marisabina
Length: 34 Copyright: 2010

Amelia is so big that she is always last in line at school and none of the other students will play with her, but a special new classmate teaches her that size is not always the most important thing. AR and Follett RL 3.0. RC 1.7. Lexile 500.
Very Big Bunny KP  
B 116458B 116458 Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Branford, Anna
Length: 103 Copyright: 2012

When a creative seven-year-old girl spots a blue china bird that she desperately wants, she forms an imaginative plan for getting it. From the series Violet Mackerel. AR 5.2 IL 1-4.
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot PI  
B 115124B 115124 We All Look Different
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and full-color photos celebrate differences in appearances. From the Pebble Plus series Celebrating Differences. Individual differences. Human physiology. Lexile 290 IL K-2.
We All Look Different KP  
B 123092B 123092 We're All Wonders
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 370. F+P N. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.
We're All Wonders KP  
B 121043B 121043 Whale Shines: An Artistic Tale
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Robinson, Fiona
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Encouraged by his sidekicks, the glow-in-the-dark plankton, a self-doubting whale learns that anyone can be an artist and everyone has something unique to contribute. Ability- Fiction. AR 2.8 Lexile 460 IL K-3.
Whale Shines: An Artistic Tale KP  
B 101412B 101412 WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: ROTNER, SHELLEY
Length: 22 Copyright: 2001

Subtitle: A Book About Discovering What You Do Well. Photos of children excelling at activities show that everyone can do something well. Individuals have different strengths and abilities.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? KP  
B 126540B 126540 What If?: What Makes You Different Makes You Amazing!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Magsamen, Sandra
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Various animals remind readers that our differences are our biggest asset. Stories about me. Individual differences. Diversity. Tolerance. IL Pres-2. Lexile 530.
What If?: What Makes You Different Makes You Amazing! KP  
B 125933B 125933 When Charley Met Emma
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Webb, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Five-year-old Charley gets teased for daydreaming and drawing more than his friends, but when he meets Emma, who is physically different, he needs help remembering that being different is okay. Diverse abilities. Friendship. Individuality. IL Pres-3.
When Charley Met Emma KP  
B 106642B 106642 When I Feel Good About Myself
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Spelman, Cornelia Maude
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

A young Guinea pig explains that self-confidence comes from learning new things without being afraid of making mistakes and to remember that everyone has different qualities that make them lovable. From the series Way I Feel Books. AR 1.5.
When I Feel Good About Myself KP  
B 120159B 120159 When Sophie's Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bang, Molly
Length: 34 Copyright: 2015

Sophie's is hurt when the other children laugh at her painting of her favorite tree--but when she explains her painting everybody understands what she was trying to do. Lexile 490 IL Pres-2.
When Sophie's Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt KP  
B 85241B 85241 Whoever You Are
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fox, Mem
Length: 32 Copyright: 1997

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love. Ethnicity. Individuality. AR 3.2. Follett RL 3.3. RC 1.6. Lexile 280.
Whoever You Are KP  
B 120431B 120431 Wild About Us!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Beaumont, Karen
Length: 33 Copyright: 2015

From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's stick-out ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like. Lexile 360 IL Pres-2.
Wild About Us! KP  
B 120753B 120753 Winterling
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Prineas, Sarah
Length: 248 Copyright: 2012

Spirited young Fer travels through the Way to a magical world in which beings part human and part animal serve an evil ruler known as the Lady, and where she hopes to learn about her long-lost parents and her own identity. Good vs. Evil (Literary Theme). Identity- Fiction. Shapeshifting- Fiction. AR 4.9 RC 4.4 Lexile 720 IL 4-8.
Winterling IJ  
B 120592B 120592 Wonderful Things You Will Be
Grade Lvl: K Author: Martin, Emily Winfield
Length: 30 Copyright: 2015

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share. The book concludes with a double gatefold that reveals a group of eccentrically costumed children (a robot, a pencil, a log) to represent the idea of becoming "anybody that you'd like to be." Lexile 520 GR level J IL Pres-K.
Wonderful Things You Will Be K  
B 115016B 115016 Woolbur
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Helakoski, Leslie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Woolbur, a sheep with a mind of his own, never seems to follow the flock, despite his parents' reminders about how he should behave. AR 2.3 RC 1.7 Lexile 270 IL Pres-1
Woolbur KP  
B 126801B 126801 World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Gaines, Joanna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Follows a group of diverse children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning in to their own skills and processes, to fill the sky with beautiful colors, we discover that the same is true for life-it's more beautiful when our differences are celebrated. Individuality. Stories about me. Self-acceptance. IL K-4.
World Needs Who You Were Made to Be KPI  
B 125799B 125799 Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gonzales, Mark
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A lyrical celebration of multiculturalism as a parent shares with a child the value of their heritage and why it should be a source of pride, even when others disagree. Multicultural. Identity. Social studies connections. IL K-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 520.
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter KP  
B 106627B 106627 You Are Special, Little One
Grade Lvl: K Author: Tafuri, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A variety of baby animals ask the question, "How am I special?" and receive loving answers from their mothers and fathers. AR 3.8.
You Are Special, Little One K  
B 116668B 116668 You're Wearing That to School?!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Plourde, Lynn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

A cautious mouse named Tiny gives advice to his best friend, an exuberant hippopotamus named Penelope, on such things as what to wear and what to take for show-and-tell on the first day of school. IL Pres-1.
You're Wearing That to School?! KP