The Band-Aid Chicken

by Becky Henton (1998, MarCo, 7.95)
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Band-Aid Chicken enters the barnyard excited and eager to make new friends. However, she discovers that she must endure the painful initiation of being pecked by the other chickens. She survives the ordeal and is accepted into the group. But, when a new chicken enters the yard, the Band-Aid Chicken refuses to participate in the pecking initiation and convinces the others to do the same. Grades K-2. [8.5” x 7.5”...32 pages]

The Colors of Us

by Karen Katz (1999, Henry Holt, 7.95)
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Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a brief walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many shades. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

The Flower and the Caterpillar

by Tim Ludwig (1994, MarCo, 7.95)
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The flower is so conceited that she belittles everyone else. She cannot accept anyone who does not come up to her standards. She runs into difficulty when a winter snow covers the forest and all of the animals that she has treated so badly refuse to help her survive. One lone caterpillar, whom she berates more than anyone else, offers to help. He saves her life by allowing her to spend the winter in his cocoon. Discussion questions and reproducible activities are included. Grades 1-4. [8.5” x 11”...16 pages]

The Paper Bag Princess

by Robert Munsch (1980, Annick Press, 5.95)
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Elizabeth was a beautiful princess. She intended to marry a prince named Ronald. Unfortunately, a dragon smashed her castle, burned all her clothes, and carried off Prince Ronald. She then rescues the ungrateful Ronald—and he criticizes her for her appearance. The surprise ending (they don’t get married) teaches children about appearance, acceptance of others and dependence. A classic! Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 8”...26 pages]

Feathers & Fur

by Audrey Penn (2000, Child & Family Press, 8.95)
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A curious cat, Tuesday, has been warned to avoid a nest of duck eggs. But when a storm puts the eggs in danger, the cat’s actions have a surprising result: Tuesday and the new ducklings become friends. Color. Grades 1-4. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick

by Roz Rosenbluth (2005, Flashlight Press, 15.95/hardback)
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When the coolest kid in the class drops by David's house after school, David is worried about how popular, zany Ruben Plotnick will react upon meeting unpredictable Grandma Rosie." Will he make fun of her to his classmates? Will he imitate her whispery voice? What will he do if Grandma Rosie suddenly wants to dance? This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone. Color. Grades 1-4. [8” x 11"...32 pages]

Ellison the Elephant

by Eric Drachman (2005, Kidwick Books, 18.95/hardback and CD)
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This inspirational story about a little elephant who discovers his trumpet blast is different from those of his friends comes with an audio CD with dramatic readings, sound effects, and jazz music composed by Giovanna Imbesi, with vocals by Bryon Holley. Color. Color. Grades K-2. [12” x 9"...32 pages]

What If the Zebras Lost Their Stripes?

by John Reitano (1998, Paulist Press, 16.95/hardback)
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If zebras lost their stripes and some turned white and some black, would they fight each other and stop living as loving friends? This book will inspire your students to find their own identities, and to have compassion toward all. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 10”...32 pages]

Leon the Chameleon

by Melanie Watt (2003, Kids Can Press, 6.95)
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Leon has a problem. While chameleons normally camouflage themselves to blend into their environments, he becomes the opposite color, known as the complementary or contrasting color on the color wheel. This creates a challenge for a youngster who wants to be accepted by his neighbors. One day, they decide to go exploring, and he secretly follows them out of the forest. When they become lost, it is Leon's unique color that leads to their rescue, teaching him an important lesson about individuality. Color. Grades PreK-2. [7.5” x 7.5”...30 pages]

I'm Like You, You're Like Me

by Cindy Gainer (1998, Free Spirit, 12.95)
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Warm, simple words and appealing illustrations invite children to discover and accept, individual differences. You will find this a gentle introduction to diversity. (A Leader's Guide full of reproducible masters is available for 16.95.) Color. Grades K-3. [11” x 9”...42 pages]

Whoever You Are

by Mem Fox (1997, Harcourt Brace, 7.00)
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An inspiring celebration of the bonds that unite children all over the world. This book urges children to accept differences in people, to recognize similarities, and to rejoice in both by learning tolerance. Color. Grades K-2. [10” x 11”...32 pages]

Bein' with You This Way

by W. Nikila-Lisa (1994, Lee & Low Books, 7.95)
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As they play on the swings, chat over checkers, and daydream under a blue sky, a group of African-American friends discover that even though people may look different, people are all the same. And they want the same basic things. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8.5”...32 pages]

Teammates

by Peter Golenbock (1990, Voyager Books, 7.00)
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Golenbock describes the racial prejudice experienced by Jackie Robinson when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first black player in Major League baseball and depicts the acceptance and support he received from his white teammate Pee Wee Reese. Color. Grades K-5. [11” x 8.5”...32 pages]

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