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It's okay to be different  Cover Image Book Book

It's okay to be different / Todd Parr. --

Parr, Todd. (Author).

Summary:

Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to have a Different nose."

Record details

  • ISBN: 0316666033
  • ISBN: 9780316666039
  • Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
  • Edition: 1st ed. --
  • Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown, c2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Megan Tingley Books".
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 22.99
Subject: Self-esteem > Juvenile fiction.
Individuality > Juvenile fiction.
Self-esteem > Fiction.
Individuality > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch FAV JP Parr 31681020174363 PICTURE Checked out 06/06/2025

  • Baker & Taylor
    Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to have a different nose." 50,000 first printing.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's okay to be a different color," "It's okay to need some help," "It's okay to be adopted," and "It's okay to have a different nose."
  • Grand Central Pub
    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.
     
    It’s okay to need some help.
    It’s okay to dance by yourself.
    It’s okay to be different.
     
    It's Okay to Be Different celebrates all the ways we are unique and inspires kids to embrace everyone’s individuality. Whether you have an invisible friend; feel mad, embarrassed, or proud; need a helping hand; or like to eat mac and cheese in the bathtub, this book offers the perfect affirming message for anyone who has ever felt like the odd one out.
     
    A bilingual English-Spanish edition, It's Okay to Be Different / Está bien ser diferente, is also available for purchase.
  • Hachette Book Group
    It's okay to need some help.
    It's okay to be a different color.
    It's okay to talk about your feelings.


    From the bestselling author Todd Parr comes a reassuring book about being who you are.

    Told with Todd Parr's signature wit and wisdom, It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format. The book features the bold, bright colors and silly scenes that made Todd a premiere voice for emotional discussions in children's literature. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence--and it's never to early to develop a healthy self-esteem.

    It's Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism and diversity, and promote character growth.


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