It's Okay To Be Different
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
It's Okay To Be Different
By (Author) Todd Parr
Little, Brown & Company
Little, Brown Young Readers
1st April 2009
6th August 2009
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
155.22
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 246mm, Height 246mm, Spine 10mm
159g
Description
It's okay to need some help.
It's okay to be a different colour.It's okay to talk about your feelings.It's okay to make a wish...It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence. Along with the four other bestselling Todd Parr picture books debuting in paperback this season, IT'S OKAY TO BE DIFFERENT is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.Reviews
"[Parr] wisely doesn't zero in on specifics, which would force him to establish what's 'normal.' Instead, he focuses on acceptance and individuality and encourages readers to do the same."--Publisher's Weekly
"Reading this book aloud to little ones, and discussing the pictures and concepts is a great way to start kids on a lifetime of openly discussing feelings and problems. This book has wonderful, feel good, positive messages of acceptance and confidence that promote understanding and are fun to read for kids and the adults who love them."
--Myshelf.com
"The book unites the concept of tolerance of differences with simple images for easy understanding and comprehension. It's Okay to be Different encourages readers to accept themselves and others."--Children's Literature
Author Bio
Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Joyful Book, The Kindness Book, Love the World, The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.
