individuality

"Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit--and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality"--Provided by publisher.

"When the Wolf's signature striped briefs become a trend across the forest, he feels like he has lost his identity. But when he abandons his favorite outfit, he will have to learn who he is without it"--Provided by publisher.

Refusing to brush her hair, which is now home to a mother bird and her three colorful eggs, Fia shows off her tangle-knot wherever she goes, much to her Mom's chagrin, until her commitment to being herself changes her mother's mind.

"It's hard to be different. For Egg, it was almost impossible. As the first dragon ever born from an egg, he was remarkable, and he was unlike anyone else in his family. Small for his age, unable to fly or breathe fire, and given a silly name, Egg struggles to figure out how he fits in. However, sometimes the smallest being can make the biggest change"--Provided by publisher.

When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.

"Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for their friend Ruthie. . . . Piper explains the accommodations Otto and Ruthie, who is also autistic, need in order to feel safe and secure in a stimulating new environment, such as wearing headphones to keep distracting noises muffled. The book provides explanations for Otto's differences in easy-to-understand language and highlights that Otto desires fun, comfort, and love--just like his peers"--Provided by publisher.

"An alphabetical celebration of boys around the world, with countries, names, and character traits from A to Z"--Provided by publisher.

Living in a "perfect" world without social ills, a boy approaches the time when he will receive a life assignment from the Elders, but his selection leads him to a mysterious man known as the Giver, who reveals the dark secrets behind the utopian facade.

When all the kids in Stephanie's class keep copying her hairstyles by making ponytails of their own, she threatens to shave her hair off.

"Despite his friends' support, Mo is sad about being the only white peacock in a colorful jungle until the night of the big dance, when he discovers that being different can feel great"--OCLC.