Self-esteem

It's okay to be different

by Todd Parr

This book addresses all the quirky things that makes each of us unique.  It gives 'permission' for children to be happy with who they are, regardless of any self-conciousness they may have about being small, having no hair, having big ears, being a different colour or coming from a different place, to name just a few.  It is written very simply with bright, bold and childlike illustration that is appealing to all.  This book bolsters self esteem and reinforces that it is okay to be different because "you are special and important just because of being who you are" and invites readers to discuss what is different about them.  This would be a great book to share with a group of children to invite discussion about everyone's similarities and differences and how we should all feel good about the person that we are whilst celebrating the diversity that we enjoy in our community.

Citation:

Parr, Todd. It's okay to be different, Sydney, N.S.W. : ABC Books, 2007, c2001.

Community Rating:

284 reader ratings with an average score of 4.44 out of 5 stars (courtesy of www.GoodReads.com)

Awards:

(1) 2001 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA)

(2) Winner of the Los Angeles 100 Best Books of 2001