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by Curry, Stephen

Book - 2024

Zoe is a young girl with hearing loss, who dreams of joining her school’s soccer team. Initially self-conscious about her hearing aids, Zoe learns to embrace her differences, finding self-acceptance and confidence to pursue her goals. Ages 4 – 7. Zoe is a young girl with hearing loss, who dreams of joining her school’s soccer team. Initially self-conscious about her hearing aids, Zoe learns to embrace her differences, finding self-acceptance and confidence to pursue her goals. Ages 4 – 7. Show less

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Iguana Be A Dragon

by Frost, Maddie

Book - 2022

Iguana has been invited to Cheetah's birthday party, but Cheetah and the other animals are really cool and Iguana is worried that he won't fit in. However...Show more Iguana has been invited to Cheetah's birthday party, but Cheetah and the other animals are really cool and Iguana is worried that he won't fit in. However, dragons are cool and if Iguana is a dragon then the other animals will think that he is cool too! A cute and humorous story about celebrating how amazing every individual is. Ages 4 – 8. Show less

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The Name Jar

by Choi, Yangsook

Book - 2001

This is a heartwarming picture book about Unhei, a young girl who wants to fit in with her new classmates after moving all the way from Korea. When her fe...Show more This is a heartwarming picture book about Unhei, a young girl who wants to fit in with her new classmates after moving all the way from Korea. When her fellow students can’t pronounce her name, she considers choosing a new one. This touching story celebrates self-acceptance, cultural pride, and the power of kindness and friendship. Ages 5 – 8. Show less

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What's My Superpower?

by Johnston, Aviaq

Book - 2017

Nalvana wonders if she will ever get a superpower. She sees her classmates doing extraordinary things everyday, but when she tries to do those same things...Show more Nalvana wonders if she will ever get a superpower. She sees her classmates doing extraordinary things everyday, but when she tries to do those same things she is no as successful. Every day, when she asks her mother what her superpower will be, her mother assures her that she will find out what her powers are one day. By the end of her story Nalvana, with the help of her mother, has discovered what her superpower is. A wonderfully illustrated book that includes an Inuktut glossary. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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A Kids Book About Belonging

by Carroll, Kevin

Book - 2023

This book introduces kids to the concept of belonging to a group, be it a family, a class or team, what that feels like, what it feels like when you may n...Show more This book introduces kids to the concept of belonging to a group, be it a family, a class or team, what that feels like, what it feels like when you may not belong, and the importance of self-love. Readers of all ages (including parents!) will appreciate this book's kind, encouraging message and can reflect on what belonging means to them. Ages 5 – 9. Show less

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All I Need to Be

by Ricketts, Rachel

Book - 2024

With everything going on in the world, sometimes our feelings feel too big to handle. This lyrical book of mindfulness teaches kids, especially kids of co...Show more With everything going on in the world, sometimes our feelings feel too big to handle. This lyrical book of mindfulness teaches kids, especially kids of colour, how to look inside themselves for love and compassion, even when they might be experiencing the opposite from others. The book also includes a guide for caregivers to help support kids in learning mindfulness and helping kids feel their feelings. Ages 4 – 8. Show less

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I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Book - 2018

We all have a purpose. We are all enough, we just need to believe it. A lyrical poetic ode to being who you are and respecting others. Ages 6 – 9. We all have a purpose. We are all enough, we just need to believe it. A lyrical poetic ode to being who you are and respecting others. Ages 6 – 9. Show less

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I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots

by Rivera, Lid’ya C.

Book - 2023

This book is an inspirational and empowering story about a young girl with vitiligo who learns to embrace her unique skin. Through vibrant illustrations a...Show more This book is an inspirational and empowering story about a young girl with vitiligo who learns to embrace her unique skin. Through vibrant illustrations and an uplifting message, the book celebrates self-love, confidence, and the beauty of being different. Ages 4 – 8. Show less

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I Am A Rainbow

by Kanemura, Mark

Book - 2023

Mark loves performing and dressing up despite teasing from his classmates. He is given a rainbow cape by his parents which helps with his confidence and h...Show more Mark loves performing and dressing up despite teasing from his classmates. He is given a rainbow cape by his parents which helps with his confidence and he makes new friends! But his cape goes missing and with it Mark's newfound confidence; a colourful story demonstrating how support helps people flourish. Ages 4 – 9. Show less

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The Reflection in Me

by Colagiovanni, Marc

Book - 2024

A conversation between a child and their reflection in the mirror creates a confidence-boosting exchange for both. The reflection starts off primarily pu...Show more A conversation between a child and their reflection in the mirror creates a confidence-boosting exchange for both. The reflection starts off primarily purple and the illustrations become progressively more vibrant as the book goes on, as the child's confidence and self-love grows. This book shows the value of hearing words of appreciation, and perhaps the most important person to hear them from is ourselves. Ages 5 – 8. Show less

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You Are A Story

by Raczka, Bob

Book - 2023

Exploring and reflecting on the many things that make us human, this book discusses the many attributes that people share, how we connect to one another, and encourages the reader to be who they want to be. Ages 4 – 8. Exploring and reflecting on the many things that make us human, this book discusses the many attributes that people share, how we connect to one another, and encourages the reader to be who they want to be. Ages 4 – 8. Show less

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