- It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness
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Literary Titan Gold Award Winning Book Every Child is Unique! Whether they are big or small, short or tall, like to swim, dance, sing or bike. Perhaps they have a special need or disability, or have a different ethnic background. Maybe they wear glasses, talk differently or require a wheelchair to get around. The truth is that all children are different and their individuality should be celebrated, not shunned. And this inspiring and brightly illustrated rhyming picture book does just that. By highlighting the ways kids are different from one another it helps children to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to be Different encourages kids to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another. Readers will come away with the message: "You should always be kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, YOU are different too." As more children read this book and learn this concept, we can impact the world in a positive way while at the same time teach early literacy. This non-fiction book closes with a short survey for children about kindness and is a terrific way to help you start an age appropriate conversation about diversity. It's OK to be Different is a kid's book that belongs in children's book libraries alongside other popular children's books like Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown because of the simplicity of the rhymes, the detailed illustrations and its uniquely powerful message about kindness and diversity. Themes represented in this book include diversity, kindness, anti-bullying, racism, disabilities and special needs. So if you're looking for a diverse book for kids that can start an important conversation at an early age, you've found it. So, if you are looking for a good children's learning book for kids 2-4 or 3-5, or even children 6-8 with special needs, this colourful rhyming picture book is a great choice. And don't be surprised if it quickly becomes a favourite they ask to read again and again. One parent left a reader review that said: "Amazing. This really helped my child become more confident. I am really happy with how this book improved how she thinks about herself." It's OK to be Different is all about showing children that the things that make them different are the very things that make them, them. We are all human, but we are not all the same and the things that make us different are the things that make us, unique. It's the perfect inclusion gift book for both boys and girls preschool through grade 3. It helps parents and educators start an age appropriate conversation about race, special needs and other ways adults and children are diverse. NOTE: This paperback was updated June 2025. Updates from the original include front and back matter and a few revised illustrations (done previously) but no story text changes have been made, This title is also able in the following additional languages: Spanish, French and German and Hindi. Other Works by this author include: The It's OK to be Different Colouring and Activity Book, The Wonder of Thunder:Lessons from a Thunderstorm , The Wherever Shall We Go Children's Bedtime Story Series and Kids Say and Do the Darndest Things (a parenting journal designed to capture all the crazy, silly, funny, serious and hilarious stuff your kid says and does. Click on the authors name at the top of this page to find titles from this author. Review: A Colorful Book That Teaches Kids It’s OK to Be Different -Allure Wilson - This is a very colorful and thoughtful book. My daughter, Allure Wilson, liked how the story shows that everyone is different and that it’s okay to be yourself. She also enjoyed that some of the pages rhyme, which made the book fun and easier to follow. She recommends this book for children ages 5 and up. While reading, she did share some observations about the illustrations. She noticed certain features didn’t look the same or realistic and wondered how different people might feel about that. It led to a good conversation about how books for younger kids sometimes use simple or playful drawings to keep things engaging. Overall, the message of the book stood out the most that everyone is unique and should be accepted. That was her favorite part. Review: Lessons for Everyone - A wonderful story for all ages, and perfect for little ones to embrace their individuality and empathize with others who are different!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,104 Reviews |
L**A
A Colorful Book That Teaches Kids It’s OK to Be Different -Allure Wilson
This is a very colorful and thoughtful book. My daughter, Allure Wilson, liked how the story shows that everyone is different and that it’s okay to be yourself. She also enjoyed that some of the pages rhyme, which made the book fun and easier to follow. She recommends this book for children ages 5 and up. While reading, she did share some observations about the illustrations. She noticed certain features didn’t look the same or realistic and wondered how different people might feel about that. It led to a good conversation about how books for younger kids sometimes use simple or playful drawings to keep things engaging. Overall, the message of the book stood out the most that everyone is unique and should be accepted. That was her favorite part.
A**I
Lessons for Everyone
A wonderful story for all ages, and perfect for little ones to embrace their individuality and empathize with others who are different!
T**A
Children book
It a great book for expressing Positivity to children.
B**Y
Beautiful message!
As a mom with a special needs child, this book brought tears to my eyes. It's a cute and quick read to hold a little one's attention and is direct and to the point. To be kind to everyone and remember we are all different. The illustrations are a little silly and the grammar of the word 'nother irked me a little as a teacher, but the intended audience isn't going to notice any of that. We bought a copy to donate to my son's preschool classroom. Highly recommend
D**A
Great message
I love the message of this book, but the illustrations are not very sofisticated and my Grandson was not interested in reading it. 😢
H**H
A great book about diversity and kindness.
This is a wonderful books for children to begin learning about diversity and to foster discussions about how everyone is different, and that it ok. The book reinforces that we should always be kind to those different from us. Illustrations are wonderful and captured the attention of my 4 year old. Highly recommend.
T**S
We’re all different and IT IS OKAY!
So I bought this book for my daughter because she is special needs BUT as I was reading it to her and my son this afternoon, I realized that this book isn’t only for special needs, it’s not only for just children, this book is for EVERYONE! Y’all please go get y’all a copy! Read it to your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, whoever! It’s a really good book. We ALL are different and IT IS OKAY! When my son throws his tantrums (he’s 3) or gets upset (for example today I was dressing him and two pairs of his shorts which is his size (2t) they both were way too big, well he cried because I guess he thought “well mom is dressing me to go bye bye and now I’m not dressed she’s going to leave me” well I brought in a pair that fit him and put it on him and tell him it’s okay, he’s okay and he goes “it’s okay” we usually say that or count or say our abcs to calm us down. All I’m saying is we all are different. Baby, child, teen, adult, elderly and IT IS OKAY! Don’t be afraid to be different and stand out. Goodnight! ♥️
M**A
Very good
Perfect
R**O
Muito bom
Vidro didáctico muito útil, com texto simples e claro. Mensagem muito importante. Recomendo!
M**I
Simpel aber dafür auch easy für Kleinkinder zu verstehen...
Dieses Buch ist in sehr einfachem Englisch geschrieben und da wir einige Zeit im Ausland waren, hat es auch einen Platz in unseren Bücherregal gekriegt. Es sagt - manche Kinder sind klein, manche super groß. „Some are big and others thin.“ Dass die einen das gut können und die anderen sich vielleicht mehr für jenes interessieren - vor allem aber, dass wie dem auch sei, die bottom line ist, dass das alles okay ist. Dass nicht immer alles irgendwie als „besser“ oder „schlechter“ eingeordnet werden muss, sondern manches eben auch einfach nur „anders“ ist. Und vor allem, dass es nicht unseren Wert als Mensch bestimmt, ob wir nun gut im Rechnen, Instrument spielen oder sonst was sind. I love it.
A**A
Lovely Message & Illustrations
I loved the old fashioned 70's style illustrations & the message of the book. It gives you a visual opportunity to discuss race and disabilities with your child. I change some of the words as I read this to my daughter because it is written in a more American tone that sounds a bit strange in an English accent. A lovely book to start the conversation about race & treating people with kindness with young children.
S**A
So cute
This is a must have for my classroom
M**B
Item arrived just as described
Beautiful children’s book.
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