Ages 3+ / Grades PreK+

Inspire children to embrace individuality, celebrate diversity, and learn valuable life lessons with the Embracing Uniqueness: 11-Book Set. This beautifully illustrated collection introduces themes of environmental awareness, empathy, self-acceptance, and the joys of sharing and friendship compromise and creative problem-solving, making it a must-have resource for children ages 2-8.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 11 paperback books

Being Who You Are - 4 Books (Ages 3-8)

The Boy Who Lost His Bumble by Trudi Esberger: A gentle, quirky tale highlighting the critical role of bees in nature.
Milo and Monty by Roxana De Rond: A heartwarming story about accommodating others’ needs and forming special bonds.
Keith Among the Pigeons by Katie Brosnan: A humorous and touching story about self-acceptance as Keith learns to love being himself.
Best Friends, Busy Friends by Susan Rollings, illustrated by Nichola Cowdery: Celebrate diverse friendships through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations.

Accepting Myself - 4 Books (Ages 2-8)

Harold Finds a Voice by Courtney Dicmas: Harold discovers his unique voice and the joy of self-expression.
A New School for Charlie by Courtney Dicmas: Charlie adapts to a new school filled with cats and learns to make new friends.
The Great Googly Moogly by Courtney Dicmas: Stella sets out to catch a legendary fish, learning responsibility and respect for nature.
Gently Bentley by Caragh Buxton: Bentley the rhino learns the importance of gentleness and mindfulness.

The World and How To - 3 Books (Ages 3-8)

King Leonard’s Teddy by Phoebe Swan: King Leonard throws everything away until he breaks something irreplaceable, learning the importance of conservation. Awards: Shortlisted for The Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2020, Teach Early Years Awards 2019 Finalist, UN Global Goals SDG Book Club selection.
That's NOT How You Do It! by Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar: Lucy learns to value differences when Toshi shows her there’s more than one way to do things.
The Cherry Thief by Rami Sanderson: Chef Armand's cakes are famous for their red cherries, but when the cherries start disappearing, he sets a trap to catch the culprit—with surprising results while learning about compromise and creative problem-solving!

KEY THEMES:
Environmental Awareness: Understand the importance of conservation and sustainability.
Self-Acceptance: Embrace individuality and discover the joy of being yourself.
Empathy and Understanding: Celebrate diversity and learn to accommodate others.
Sharing, Cooperation, Compromise & Creative problem-solving: Explore the rewards of generosity and teamwork.
Friendship and Adaptation: Build confidence in navigating new relationships and environments.