It's Okay to Be Different

by Todd Parr

Book Overview

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes this beloved modern classic about being yourself and embracing what makes you stand out.

With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316043478
• ISBN13: 9780316043472
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.5" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

This is great for encouraging self-esteem your classroom!!

This book is great to introduce children to embrace the way that makes them unique. Love that Todd Parr introduces such subjects easily to children at their level.

So Helpful

This book was wonderful. Very helpful to my six year old who wears a back brace for scoliosis. It was easy for her to relate to the fact that everyone is different in all sorts of different ways. Highly recommended!

Read to ANY Child, regardless of Chronological Age

I was at Storytime today and this book leaped off the shelf and into my hands begging to be read. The first thing I thought was, this is SUCH simple, pure, rock solid truth that everyone should have a copy regardless of their age.Whether you are 4 years + 36 or 4 years + 52 or 4 years + 2, this book has a message for you.

It's okay to be you!

This is probably the best book in the whole world. Kids especially like "it's okay to eat macaroni and cheese in the bathtub." This is the best approach to diversity I've ever seen, and it's cute and funny as well as having a serious undertone. Buy it for someone unique!

I agree, It IS OKAY TO READ THIS BOOK! ..and to be you...

Maybe some people's kids like reading old stuff like aesops fables..stuff that doesn't relate to the REAL WORLD. BUT MOST kids in TODAY'S WORLD have issues. Issues like- why do I have freckles and why do I have curly hair and why do I wear glasses and why can't I be like her... or him ...or them! That's why this book is SO WONDERFUL..it teaches a wonderful lesson - IT'S OKAY..TO BE DIFFERENT, IT'S OKAY TO BE YOU! This is certainly an enriching book for any child - it builds self esteem, self confidence, and shows kids how everyone can be different, but that's what makes us special!...

Wonderful book about different types of diversity

This book has quickly been added to my story time collection. The illustrations are bright, colorful and charming for reading aloud or simply browsing. Children are reminded that it's okay to be different, no matter what their differences or similarities. While tolerance of others is one of the themes, self-acceptance is the most important message. This is a great book for showing that differences are perfectly fine and acceptable. The book does not reek of politically correct messages as much as it comforts us that being different is just fine. I, as an adult, liked myself a little better after I read it the first time. I think children will feel the same way.A friend of mine took the book to read at her local children's hospital where it was a big hit with the patients who often feel very different. This is a must for any library, big or small.