Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart

by Howard Binkow (2008, Thunderbolt Publishing, 15.00/hardback)
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This illustrated book tells the story of a little bunny that stops doing what he loves the most because his friends were making fun of him. He wanted to belong, to fit in so desperately that he tried unsuccessfully all kinds of activities, until one day, with a little help from his grandfather, the bunny decides to be true to himself. Color. Grades PreK-3. [10.5” x 8.5"...32 pages]

Ruby the Copycat

by Peggy Rathmann (2006, Scholastic, 6.99)
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It's the first day of school, and Ruby is new. When her classmate Angela wears a red bow in her hair, Ruby comes back from lunch wearing a red bow, too. When Angela wears a flowered dress, suddenly Ruby's wearing one, too. Fortunately, Ruby's teacher knows a better way to help Ruby fit in--by showing how much fun it is to be herself. Color. Grades K-3. [6.5” x 9.5”...32 pages]

No Zombies Allowed

by Matt Novak (2002, Atheneum Books, 16.95/hardback)
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As they look at photographs of their previous year's Monster Party, two witches begin to exclude zombies, ghosts, and vampires to avoid problems, but finally decide that a party is more fun when everyone is included. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8”...40 pages]

Trudi & Pia

by Ursula Hegi (2003, Random House 16.95/hardback)
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A picture book that crystallizes the yearning all people have to fit in. Trudi longs to be like other girls her age, but Trudi is a dwarf. Then one day she meets a lion tamer who is small, like her. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8”...40 pages]

Elmer

by David McKee (1968, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 16.99/hardback)
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All the elephants of the jungle are gray except Elmer, who is a patchwork of brilliant colors. Elmer assumes the role of clown/entertainer. That is, until the day Elmer gets tired of being different and making the others laugh. He then tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that he’s happiest just being himself. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 9.5”...32 pages]

Something Else

by Kathryn Cave (1998, Mondo Publishing, 5.95)
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A little creature, “Something Else,” is ostracized despite his attempts to fit in. He tries to be like everyone else. But it seems everything he does shows how different he is. Then “Something” shows up. Color. Grades 1-5. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

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