Books with title It's Okay To Be Different

It's Okay to be Sad: An amazing story opening a window of hope to grieving children suffering from the loss of a parent. Through simple words and illustrations, the story simplifies the complex situation and attempt to carry the family through this hard time to a stage of acceptance, confidence and peace. it's Okay to be Sad is an inspiration to both parents and children to fuel theit power to move on with the family love.

Joseph's Dragon is the story of a young boy who wants a pet of his own. One that doesn't belong to his entire family. He goes on a quest to learn more about having a dragon for a pet, even though his friends think that is a weird choice.Along the way, he learns a valuable lesson about the fact that it is okay to have hobbies, interests and even pets that are considered different by most people.

Thorina-Bina feels all alone because she's so different from her mother and sisters. She's a tortoise-shell colored cat, while the rest of her family are striped tabby cats. She looks and acts differently, and her sisters make fun of her. She also has keen eyes and ears, and sees and hears better than the other cats. After she meets an old gopher tortoise, a lizard without a tail, an armadillo with poor eyesight, and two very different dogs in the forest, she learns that everyone is different in their own way. This book combines a funny story with adorable animal photos to convey its message of self-acceptance. Kids will learn about different animals, but they will also laugh out loud at the animals' adventures. Parents and teachers will treasure this book for the message it contains, and kids will love the 21 delightful animal photos. This book has five short chapters, and parents may have to read it to beginning readers. Teachers can use the story to start discussions about being different, bullying, disabilities, self-respect, self-esteem, and most of all, tolerance for others. Kids may feel more comfortable participating in a discussion about animal differences, instead of differences in kids their own age. In the end, Thorina-Bina learns that it's okay to be different . . . she's just a different kind of cat.

It's Good To Be Different! celebrates the everyday life of a child with Aspergers Syndrome. Michele Danae Stedman takes the reader through her life from birth to young adulthood. She celebrates her experiences, her likes, her dislikes and her family and friends. Her heartfelt, honest, and humorous perspective of a child's experience dealing with Aspergers Syndrome provides a valuable tool for all whose lives are touched by the syndrome. Scott Cummings' illustrations are beautiful and compliment the message Stedman gives us with her words. A great gift for friends and family of any child who struggles with being different!

It’s Okay to Be Me! is a fun and clever read-out-loud book that lets kids know that no matter who they are or how different their interests, their uniqueness is to treasured and celebrated. Each colorful page teaches children that diversity is a strength and not a weakness, and helps them appreciate the differences in themselves and others, so that friendships can blossom. Author Bahia Amarsingh has dedicated It’s Okay! A Children's Series About Life Issues to all her young readers who have in one way or another experienced a sense of alienation because of something that makes them stand out — and that could be almost anything. Let’s celebrate our differences!