individuality

Shortly after his birth, Elbert floats into the air and as he grows everyone tries to ground him, except for his mother, who encourages Elbert to be himself.

"First days aren't easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement from her mom, Ashanti spells her name and learns just how special it is"--Provided by publisher.

"After being dumped at the beginning of freshman year, Iranian-American Parvin Mohammadi sets out to win the ultimate date to Homecoming"--Provided by publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Makeda dreams of meeting her African American mother, while coping with serious problems in her white adopted family, a cross-country move, and being homeschooled"--Provided by publisher.

Elbow Grease has four big brothers--each one special and unique in his own way.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate both diversity and commonality, as shown in one lively little classroom filled with happy children.

Tells the story of Stanley the bulldog's first day of school, during which he learns the importance of being himself.

"Rory Spellington is fluttering with excitement as she begins her first year at the prestigious Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy! But fairy godmothering might not be as easy as she thought, especially because Rory has always struggled with spelling--magic spelling that is. During her first week at the academy, Rory discovers there is more to being a good fairy godmother than magic, and she will learn she has her own set of talents that set her apart"--Provided by publisher.

An exclamation mark, who does not look like the periods around him, learns to embrace what makes him stand out.

Luke the firefly has no glow of his own so he stays near his friends, and when they are caught in a jar, his difference makes him uniquely qualified to help.