Eddie Longpants

by Mireille Levert (2005, Anansi Press, 16.95/hardback)
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Eddie Longpants is big, "really" big, with long legs, enormous feet, and gangly arms that dangle down from his shoulders and bump into everything. At school, his classmates find new and interesting ways to bully him each day, calling him a giraffe, a flagpole, or a stepladder. When their name-calling becomes too painful, Eddie takes refuge under his favorite tree. But one day the bullying goes too far and the teacher takes notice. Now Eddie must decide whether to turn the tables on his tormentors or show them that there's more than one way to behave. Color. Grades K-5. [9" x 9"...32 pages]

The Only One Club

by Jane Naliboff (2004, Flashlight Press, 15.95/hardback)
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Mrs. Matthews' first grade class begins making Christmas decorations, but because Jennifer is Jewish, Mrs. Matthews allows her to make Hanukkah decorations instead. Jennifer enjoys the attention and creates "The Only One Club," of which she is the sole member. When her classmates want to join, she is resistant until she realizes that each of her friends is also "the only one" at something. Through this touching story, young children are encouraged to discover and treasure their own uniqueness and to actively look for special qualities in others beyond race or culture. Color. Grades PreK-3. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

Odd Velvet

by Mary Whitcomb (1998, Chronicle Books, 14.99/hardback)
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Velvet is odd. Instead of dolls that talk and cry, Velvet brings a milkweed pod for show-and-tell. She wins the class art contest using only an eight-pack of crayons. She collects rocks. But, no one walks home with her after school. As the school year unfolds, the things Velvet does slowly begin to make sense. And, in the end, Velvet’s classmates discover that being different is what makes Velvet so much fun. Color. Grades 1-5. [9.5” x 9”...32 pages]

Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability

by Pat Thomas (2002, Barron's, 6.95)
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Q & A’s about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Shows children what it means to have a disability and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities and live happy and full lives. [10” x 11”...32 pages]

This book is part of A First Look at Series.

Skyla, the One-Legged Seagull

by Deborah Bowman (2007, Boulden Publishing, 9.95)
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Skyla is suffering from a case of the "oh me's" ever since she lost a leg to a nearsighted sea turtle. She has felt left out and lonely. Then a friendly crab gives her some sound advice that starts her on a path of discovery, where she makes new friends, discovers her talent for drawing, and overcomes her fear of flying. In the process she gains the acceptance she had felt she was missing. Color. Grades PreK-3. [9” x 9”...34 pages]

Elmer

by David McKee (1968, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 16.99/hardback)
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All the elephants of the jungle are gray except Elmer, who is a patchwork of brilliant colors. Elmer assumes the role of clown/entertainer. That is, until the day Elmer gets tired of being different, and making the others laugh. He then tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that he’s happiest just being himself. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 9.5”...32 pages]

The Treasure Tree: Four Funny Friends Learn the Value of Their Differences

by John Trent, et al. (1992, Tommy Nelson, 16.99/hardback)
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Follow the four best friends—a lion, an otter, a golden retriever, and a beaver—as they search for the four golden keys to the Treasure Tree. On their adventure, they discover their different personalities are some of the most precious and important treasures they have. This is more than a delightful story, it’s a unique, fun way for children to discover their own personality strengths. A helpful personality checklist is included to enable children to identify their own special character traits. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...112 pages]

Eggbert: The Slightly Cracked Egg

by Tom Ross (1994, Putnam, 6.99)
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Eggbert’s paintings are the hit of the fridge. Tomatoes adore him. Green peppers are his biggest fans. But the other eggs discover the crack in Eggbert’s shell and send him packing. A cracked egg with a talent for painting goes through some very painful experiences before realizing that being cracked is not all that bad. Here is an off-beat, but on-target parable that says our flaws are perfectly natural. Maybe even something for which we can be very proud! Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 9”...32 pages]

Charlie the Caterpillar

by Dom DeLuise (1990, Simon & Schuster, 6.99)
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No one wants to play with Charlie because he’s ugly. As winter approaches, Charlie spins himself a cocoon. Then when spring arrives, the cocoon opens and out comes Charlie—a beautiful butterfly. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8”...30 pages]

Tacky the Penguin

by Helen Lester (1988, Houghton Mifflin, 6.95)
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Tacky the penguin is an odd bird. His companions are aptly named Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect. Tacky is clumsy. He doesn’t look or feel like his companions. Tacky feels badly because he does not fit in with his sleek companions. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 9.5”...32 pages]

You Are Special

by Max Lucado (1997, Crossway Books, 15.99/hardback)
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Every day the small wooden people called Wemmicks stick either gold stars or gray dots on one another. The talented and pretty ones, with smooth wood and fine paint, always get stars. The chipped ones get ugly gray dots. (This popular book has slight religious connotations.) Color. Grades K-5. [9” x 10”...32 pages]

It's Okay to Be Different

by Todd Parr (2001, Little, Brown, 15.99/hardback)
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Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are “okay,” such as “It’s okay to be a different color,” “It’s okay to need some help,” “It’s okay to be adopted,” and “It’s okay to have a different-looking nose.” This book is imaginative and irresistible. Color. Grades K-2. [10” x 10”...32 pages]

Why Am I Different?

by Norma Simon (1976, Whitman, 6.95)
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Portrays everyday situations in which children see themselves as "being different" in family life, preferences, and aptitudes, and yet feel that being different is all right. Some color. Grades 1-4. [8” x 9”...31 pages]

Special People, Special Ways

by Arlene Maguire (2000, Future Horizons, 14.95/hardback)
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A poem about the ways in which people with many differences in physical and mental ability, even as they share the same human needs for love and understanding. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 9”...32 pages]

Otis

by Janie Bynum (2000, Harcourt Brace, 7.00)
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Because he doesn’t like the mud, Otis is different from the other pigs and has trouble finding friends. His mama and papa are convinced he will someday love the stuff. Otis isn’t so sure. Meanwhile, he’s lonely. Color. Grades K-2. [9” x 10”...36 pages]

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