Books with title Different

In this classic collection of four novellas, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope. 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' is the story of two men convicted of murder - one guilty, one innocent - who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In 'Apt Pupil' a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union. 'The Body' sees four young boys venture into the woods and find life, death...and the end of innocence. 'The Breathing Method' is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club and discovers a woman determined to give birth - no matter what.

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son—and between cultures, old and new. A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event—a long-ago fishing trip. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao’s father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. The New York Times has said that Bao Phi’s poetry “rhymes with the truth.” Together with graphic novelist Thi Bui’s striking, evocative art, Phi’s expertly crafted prose reflects an immigrant family making its way in a new home while honoring its bonds to the past.

A small, fuzzy, crooked poppy flower finds herself growing among a field of beautiful, straight tulips. She can't help but start comparing herself to them, feeling very self-conscious and, well, different. Her self confidence suffers even more when she gets noticed by people who point fingers at her. She musters up some courage and bravely stands up for herself, pointing out that differences in appearance should not matter, and that she should be equally loved for being who she is - a flower. The tulips seemingly impressed by her bravery acknowledge her courage and give her some wise advice for the future. Find out what the important message is in this delightfully illustrated picture book about diversity and acceptance suitable for children of all ages who could use some encouragement due to being or feeling different.

Abandoned at birth, DL has tried to cut himself off from his past as much as possible, lying if necessary to conceal what little he knows about himself. Then he starts to have strange, unsettling dreams of goals he must reach before shadowy enemies can stop him. When these dreams begin to intrude into his waking life, and he starts to develop unusual abilities, he realizes that he may be more than human. Unfortunately, others realize the truth about DL, and they want his blood--literally!(revised version, July 16, 2017)

This clever picture book introduces the concept of animal characteristics by highlighting how there can be both differences and similarities within a group. For example, the zebra gallops, the bumblebee flies, the lemur leaps and the tiger prowls --- ?But look closer now ... We all have STRIPES!? And so it goes. Again and again, readers will be surprised to find that a group of four seemingly different animals all have one trait in common --- whiskers, horns, shells and the like --- for a total of thirteen traits in all. Observant children will notice that one of the animals from each group also appears on the following spread with three new animals that have a different characteristic in common. Finally, all forty of the featured animals are shown together, and readers are asked to search for those with specific characteristics not already covered in the book --- for example, those with spots, those who live in the ocean or those with six or more legs. Author Heather Tekavec has discovered a fun and interactive approach to helping young children begin to explore the ways animals are classified. Pippa Curnick's playful and engaging illustrations of the animals in their habitats are all scientifically accurate, keeping the experience both enjoyable and informative. The searching activity also works to enhance visual literacy. With a detailed glossary included, this is an ideal book for introducing early lessons on the characteristics of living things and for starting discussions on the ways all creatures are like and unlike one another.

A delightful children's book about a young girl with the dyslexia. Allie, a young schoolgirl, struggles with other peoples' misconceptions about her learning disorder dyslexia. She pours herself into her love for cooking as an outlet for her emotions, but still struggles with self esteem. Through her friendship with a little boy at her school, Allie overcomes the bullies and learns that being different isn't a bad thing at all. It just makes you unique.

For Anson, finding out his new girlfriend is a vampire is only just the start of a really bad week. Not only is he being hunted by the leaders of a secret vampire society who either want to kill him or Turn him, he's discovered he's Poppy's "Blaze" - her supernatural soulmate. This has him questioning everything he thought he knew about his absent father, and himself. He's going to find out exactly how different things are when your girlfriend is a vampire...if he survives, that is.

Eighteen-year-old Moira, an air elemental, never thought that waking up with an unusual blue fire on her arm would turn her life upside down. Determined to figure out why she has an element she shouldn’t have, her parents take her to a secluded island to keep her safe from anyone who might want to experiment on her. There she meets Noah, a boy who seems to know a lot about her elements. As he introduces her to a group of a new kind of elementals who are more powerful than anyone could have imagined, she doesn’t know if she can trust them, especially because the group’s leader, Jaiden, has an extremely dangerous ability. But when her parents get kidnapped by a mysterious man, she has no choice but to turn to Noah and Jaiden for help.

"Not So Different" is a picture book encouraging children to embrace their differences and celebrate diversity. It is a fun rhythmic read for young children and can be used as a tool to start the necessary conversations about differences in the world. Inspired by her interracial marriage and biracial children, Cyana hopes to help create a world where children are able to talk about and learn from each other's differences in a positive way. "Not so different" provides clear imagery of the many ways we are different, while also recognizing the ways we are the same.