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Self Esteem, Self Confidence

1. In this story, how did Tiny the Christmas Elf’s tiny size help him do something that nobody else could do?

2. Are there any things about yourself that you wish were different? Now, can you think of some ways that those same things might make you very special?

Bedtime Story written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Tanja Tomusilovic

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Learning, Self-Confidence

1. In this story, how does Sacha learn to hide? Why do you think her method works?

2. Why do you think Sacha keeps asking her mother whether she is hiding well?

3. Do you think she will always need to ask her mother to know if she is hiding well? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story written by David A. Miller

Illustrated by Tanja Tomusilovic

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Self-Confidence

1. When Winifred loses her memory, her friend Brian the Bat helps remind her of some of her witchy deeds. Fred is not very impressed about the things she did as a witch. Do you think she was right to feel this way? Why or why not?

2. At the end of the story, Winifred decides she’d prefer a different job. What did she do after she made this decision? Do you think she did the right thing? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story written by Templeton Moss

Illustrated by Tatiana Ross

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Self Confidence, Self Esteem

1. Who do you think was the right person to decide Louse’s new name?

2. Do you think the other insects were right to be frustrated with him? Why or why not?

3. If you saw Louse in the garden, what would you call him?

Bedtime Story written by Andrea Kaczmarek

Illustrated by Nick Care

Music video by “Sneaky Snitch” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Hand Trolley” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Barroom Ballet” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Fluffing a Duck” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Self-Confidence

1. When the people laugh at Princess Donabella Petronella Rosebud, does it hurt her? Should she mind? Why or why not?

2. Do you think Princess Donabella Petronella Rosebud was right to love her dress, even when nobody else could see it? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story written by Andrea Kaczmarek

Illustrated by Tanja Tomusilovic

Edited by Jade Maitre

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LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Self-Confidence

1. Kathy loves sheep herding and does not want to be a Princess. Why do you think people might want to be a Princess? Why might they not want to be a Princess?

2. Kathy makes the right decision for her. How can you tell, from reading the book, that she made the right decision?

Beauty

1. Do you think Princesses have to be “beautiful”? What does “beautiful” mean, in this story?

2. At the end of the story, all the girls and women in the kingdom are given Princess crowns. Do you think this means that all the girls and women were “beautiful”? How?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Templeton Moss

Illustrated by Karina Shuba

Book design by Jade Maitre

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We all live on the same planet, embarking on the same journey of life together. But sometimes it can be difficult to remember that the most important thing we have in common is…our differences! Here are 10 books to teach kids (and remind adults) why we lead fuller, more exciting lives the more different people we meet.

“The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” by Joanna Gaines and Joanna Swaney

“When a group of kids set out to build hot air balloons, they discover it’s better all around if they have different experiences, expressions, and abilities. Soon the sky is full of colorful balloons, each one totally unique. A great book for teaching kids that it’s more fun when everyone isn’t all the same.”
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“Every Little Letter” by Deborah Underwood and Joy Hwang Ruiz

“This charming book plays with the very meanings of words and letters themselves. Small h has always lived in a world apart with the big H’s—but when small h meets small i, they form a big new idea: hi. Kids and adults will be sure to remember this tale of reaching out.”
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“Monty and the Poodles” by Katie Harnett

“Stray dog Monty strikes up a friendship with poodle Ginger—but Ginger’s home has a strict poodles-only policy, which really gets in the way. Can Monty and Ginger come up with a place where all will be welcome? A fun and resonant story, particularly for dog lovers of all ages.”
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“Every Night is Pizza Night” by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Gianna Ruggiero

“Pipo is convinced that pizza is the best food ever. But when she begins to encounter friends with different tastes and backgrounds in food, she realizes “best” might not mean as much as she thought it meant. A book sure to make you hungry for new perspectives.”
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“What If We Were All the Same!” by C. M. Harris and Eric Everett

“This book will show kids how much more meaningful life is when we have friends of all backgrounds, appearances, and traditions. Paired with a colorful and simple presentation, the message will be unforgettable.”
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“It’s Okay to Be Different” by Sharon Purtill and Sujata Saha

“With lovely illustrations, this book delivers the fundamental message that “you should always be kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, YOU are different too.” An important and endearing reminder to practice kindness, tolerance, and compassion.”
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“Who’s Inside the Hat?” by Kameel Vohra and Alvin Adhi

“Anika is pretty sure her new neighbor is a witch—she’s got the pointy hat, black cat, and everything. But what if this mysterious lady isn’t all she seems? This fun rhyming picture book instills in kids the reminder not to jump to conclusions and that it’s always worth getting to know someone.”
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“I’ll Walk With You” by Carol Lynn Pearson and Jane Sanders

“The latest touching poem from Carol Lynn Pearson is a gentle lesson to kids all about accepting and loving others just as they are. Parents and kids will recall the words long after the fact.”
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“All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

“At the school depicted in this book, children are accepted on the playground no matter what they wear, and are kind to one another no matter where they come from. A comforting portrait of a better world that you and your kids can help make a reality.”
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“Barefoot Books Children” by Tessa Strickland, Kate Depalma and David Dean

“This new edition is as playful and plentiful a description of how children live all over the world as you could want. Kids and adults will be fascinated by the “big ideas and everyday moments” that set apart, and bring together, the children of the world.”
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Free Online Books By Storyberries on Diversity

Crepe Louise!

Louise lives in a caravan on a beautiful sunny hill. She loves her family and spending lots of time outdoors. In this brilliant, and beautifully illustrated story, Louise has a very surprising adventure when she sneaks into her mother’s magic bread kitchen and becomes tiny!

We All Fit Together

The children in Ms Ryder’s class create a giant work of art to celebrate what each of them love, and in doing so come to understand that a healthy, vibrant community allows for each person to be themselves. A super story for discussing diversity.

More Of Me To Love

“Being happy is not a size or a shape. There are so many things about a person to love!”
A beautiful story filled with love and self confidence. about a girl who has always known how much she is loved, and who shares her joy and happiness with everyone she meets.

The Whizzing Roundabout

In this super story, Zoe wishes she could have fun on the playground equipment with her friends. Before long, the community are working together and fund-raising to provide a wheelchair roundabout that everyone can enjoy!

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Good friends can be tough to find, but the rewards are worth every inch of the search. Here are 10 of our favorite books about the transforming power of friendship between kids and all creatures.

Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers

“When a penguin arrives on a boy’s doorstep, he tries unsuccessfully to determine whether anyone in the neighborhood is missing a penguin. Then they travel to the South Pole in search of the penguin’s original home. But as the boy comes to realize, there are different definitions of home. A charming and colorful book sure to win your and your kid’s hearts.”
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Frog and Toad: The Complete Collection by Arnold Lobel

“The inter-generationally beloved Frog and Toad appear in twenty stories across four collections in this compilation—finding lost buttons, telling stories, going swimming, and doing all the things best friends do.”
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The Winter Train by Susanna Isern and Ester Garcia

“A group of animals board a train bound for their warm winter holiday—until they realize one of their number is missing. A wonderfully illustrated tale about the importance of leaving no one behind.”
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Friendship is Like a Seesaw by Shona Innes and Irisz Agocs

“Sometimes we might be down while our friends are up, or the other way around—the important thing is to find a balance. The latest in an endearing series that shows children how to manage some of the more difficult parts of life.” Storyberries

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The Whale Who Wanted More by Rachel Bright and Jim Field

“Humphrey the whale scours the ocean to find the object that will make him complete. But the more treasures he collects, the less complete he feels. What might be the thing he’s really after?” Storyberries

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The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield

“A bear discovers a piano in the forest and teaches himself to play. With the help of a traveling father and son, he makes it to New York and becomes famous for his music—but he misses the people he used to play it for to begin with. A winsome story about losing sight of the things and people that matter—and then finding them all over again.”
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I Love You (Almost Always) by Anna Llenas

“Ralph the roly-poly and Rita the firefly are friends because they’re fascinated by their differences—until those very differences start to get on their nerves. Can their friendship withstand their changing ideas? With this fun pop-up style read, your child will learn that friendship is full of ups and downs, all of which can be overcome.”
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My Friend Suhana by Shaila Abdullah

“Mother-daughter duo Shaila and Aanyah Abdullah team up to tell the story of a child who befriends another child with cerebral palsy. A touching story of accepting and loving someone for the things that make them one of a kind.” Storyberries

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A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey and Mika Song

“Henry is a boy with autism who is searching for a friend in his class. After an art project mix-up and an incident during reading time, he might just have stumbled upon the friendship he’s been wanting. A beautiful and compassionate story with lovely illustrations.”
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Alone by Scott Stuart

“Sometimes we feel so different we might as well be living on another planet. So…how must the planet feel? Earth keeps spinning, looking for someone to spin with her. Will she ever find a fellow planet to be her friend? A creative and thought-provoking meditation on the meaning of friendship.” Storyberries

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Storyberries Have a Wide Selection of Free Online Children’s Books on the Theme of Friendship

My Best Friend Crow

In this endearing story which highlights values of fairness, courage and respect, Rusty becomes best friends with a very hungry crow.

A Friend For Poochi

Everyone feels bored and lonely. Poochi the centipede needs.a friend, but all the other creatures keep rejecting him. Poochi keeps looking until eventually he finds a wonderful group pf friends who love him exactly as he is!

Bee-Friendly Charlotte

Friends can be non-human too. In this delightful story Charlotte shows all the qualities of being a good friend as she cares for the local bees and creates a very special bee-friendly garden.

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Let’s Chat About The Stories ~ Ideas for Talking With Kids

Self Confidence, Self Esteem

1. Why do you think that Matko felt she was fine just the way she was?

2. Can you think of some good things about Matko being fit and large?

3. What are some good things about your own body?

4. How does your body help you to live a good life?

Bedtime Story written by Bindu Gupta and translated by Alisha Berger

Bedtime Story illustrated by Kanak Shashi

Credits

Music from www.zapsplat.com and Wholesome Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Riptide” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The story Just the Way I Am was translated by Alisha Berger. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: ‘मैं ऐसी ही हूँ!’, by Bindu Gupta. © Room to Read , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

This story ‘Just The Way I Am’ was published by Room to Read on StoryWeaver.

* THE STORY ‘JUST THE WAY I AM’ WAS CREATED BY PRATHAM BOOKS AND IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS -BY-4.0 LICENSE. FORMATTING CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ORIGINAL WORK FOR EASE OF READING ON OUR WEBSITE.

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