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Caractéristiques individuelles Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse Friendship Juvenile fiction Individual differences Individual differences Fiction Individual differences Juvenile fiction Individuality Picture books Schools Juvenile fiction Social perception Stories in rhymeLui, Mavis
Summary: "Meet Frank is a picture book about our unique and beautiful qualities. Frank is a curious little alien who comes from a planet where everyone looks the same: same box shape, same green color. Convinced there must be something more, Frank explores the universe and lands on Earth, where he befriends three little Earthlings who all look very different. By celebrating their unique qualities, they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2022
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Summary: "Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? As Amik shows her cousins some of her favorite haunts, the reader also learns how beavers help all the other animals in the forest: they cut down poplar trees...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE COOKennen, Sophie
Summary: "Through playful rhymes and colorful artwork, all the things that make our bodies special-from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes-are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept differences, and offers the perfect opportunity to open up conversations about body acceptance. Back matter includes tips and conversation starters for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KENCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KENPett, Mark
Summary: A poop-loving dung beetle learns not to hide the quirks that make him special.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PETSummary: "Olaf is thrilled to spend a day with the snowgies, but when he gets to their home they don't want to play what he does. With help from Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and more friends from Disney Frozen, Olaf learns that just because people--and snowgies--like different things doesn't mean they are wrong, or that they care about you any less!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Summary: "Tenth graders Eliana and Dmitri could not be more different. He's an outgoing, self-confident drummer in a punk band called Unexpected Turbulence. Eliana is introspective and thoughtful, and a movie buff who is living with depression. Dmitri quite literally falls for Eliana when he sees her in gym class and slams into a classmate. The pair then navigate the ins and outs of first love....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC HALWeeks, Sarah.
Summary: Eggs, eggs, eggs--everyone wants eggs! But do they want the same kinds of eggs? NO! Some prefer scrambled, some like fried, and some even want them raw: a look at the many different ways to prepare the very same thing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2007
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Summary: Flaps, pull tabs, touch-and-feel features help show how our differences make us special.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Reader's Digest Children's Books 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC ZOBJackson Ehlert, Molli
Summary: "Everybody has a body. Whether you're short, tall, fat, thin, hairy, bald, whether you use a wheelchair or have a limb difference, we all rely on our bodies to take us through the world. From hiking a mountain to playing baseball to exploring an aquarium, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all the different ways that bodies can look and the things they can do,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JACSummary: Tells the story of Oblio, a round-headed boy living in the land of "Point," where everything and everybody has one. Oblio, along with his trusty dog, Arrow, is banished to the Pointless Forest. Once there, the adventure begins. The tale is narrated by Ringo Starr and includes songs written and sung by Harry Nilsson.
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Publisher / Publication Date: MVD Visual 2012
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Summary: In a busy city where all the dogs act and dress in a similar fashion, what would you do if you felt like you didn't fit in? In this rhyming story about acceptance and self-esteem, a unique dog ventures out to find her place in the world, only to discover that it's okay to be different and your friends and family will love you no matter what.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2019
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Summary: "What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in? Find something that makes you stand out"--Page 4 cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flowerpot Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CROGray, Karlin
Summary: Feeling quite ordinary, a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, such as the Luna Moth, the Spider Moth, and the Hummingbird Moth. And the little moth feels even worse when a young girl sees it and says "Eww!" But things change when her brother explains that this particular type of moth is his favorite kind of insect. Maybe an ordinary moth is really extraordinary after...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC GRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRAPfister, Marcus
Summary: "At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesn't want to show it. Felix has short wings, Sarah loves to draw more than talk, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has worries and fears, strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: North-South 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PFIAnnable, Graham
Summary: "Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it from every place on earth. So Ernesto leaves to have a grand adventure, and Peter stays behind and frets. Will their separation tear these friends apart...or can it bring them closer together?"--Page...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: JFIC ANNBlevins, Wiley.
Summary: A young girl adopted from China sees that her hair and skin color are different from that of her parents. She finds, however, that there's much more to making a family than sharing red hair and freckles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Chair Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BLEHo, Carina
Summary: "Welcome to Sametown where everyone and everything is ... well ... the same. Except our protagonist: Mighty Mara! She's a little different. While her classmates sign up and ready their performances for the school talent show, Mara musters up the courage to also sign up--but unlike the others, she's going to dance, dance, dance! The only problem is, everyone encourages her not to! Mara won't let...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paw Prints Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOHo, Joanna
Summary: "From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, and imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE HOKing, Bernice A.
Summary: Join Amora as she encourages her friends to BE LOVE™. She shows them how to open their hearts and minds by allowing love to drive their words, actions, and thoughts. Through love, we can create a world where everyone feels like they belong. Come along with Amora as she introduces us to the Beloved Community!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simply Creative 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KINVan Dusen, Chris
Summary: It's a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can't help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He's huge and green, with a long, long neck and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E VANArmstrong, Mia
Summary: Mia offers a glimpse into the life of a child with Down syndrome.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ARMFogliano, Julie
Summary: "Two friends share their delight in the little things that set them apart, and the big things that bring them together"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2022
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FOGFrankel, Erin.
Summary: When Luisa becomes the target of a school bully, she changes everything about herself to avoid being bullied.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302.34 FRAGainer, Cindy.
Summary: Illustrations and simple text explore ways in which children are alike and some ways they may be different.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Pub. 2011