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When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.

"A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"-- Provided by publisher. "Buffalo Fluffalo tries to bluff and fluff his way into appearing bigger. The other prairie animals just want to be his friend, but Buffalo stomps around trying to look tough. And when he finally has enuffalo, he swaggers off to grumble to himself. Then a rain shower pours down on the fluffy buffalo, and there he stands, a...

From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.

Will is the only round kid in a school full of string beans. So he hides in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, in the back row during class, and anywhere but the cafeteria during lunch. But shame isn't the only feeling that dominates Will's life. He's also got a crush on a girl named Jules who knows he doesn't have a chance with, string beans only date string beans, but he can't help wondering what if? Will's best shot at attracting Jules's attention...

"In this beautifully illustrated book of affirmations, young readers will learn about self-love and being their truest self, regardless of outside voices and doubt, as they repeat the encouraging words on each page"-- Provided by publisher.

Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.

Norman is very surprised to have wings suddenly, and he has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?

As an eight-year-old genius in the sixth grade, Angeline is not too popular, but she tries to adjust to being different.

Nonconforming individuals celebrate their unique interests and embrace what makes them wonderfully weird. -- Provided by the publisher.