4 children’s books that inspire individuality
4 kid’s books that inspire individuality
This is my first blog post …thanks for being here!
Today, I would like to share with you my four favourite books about individuality that you can read with your little ones.
Chrysanthemum
By: Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum is a classic story that teaches the importance of individuality. It is about a little girl who loved her name growing up, but when she started school she thought her name was dreadful. At school, the other kids would make fun of her name. It is not until she meets her music teacher that Chrysanthemum discovers an appreciation for her name. It was from that point on, that the kids looked at Chrysanthemum admiringly. This tale has a personal anecdote for me because when my daughter was about 7 years old and in school, she did not like her name either. She is an identical twin and unlike her sister's very common name, she struggled with appreciating her beautiful and unique name. People would always mis-pronounce her name and always mistake it for a boy's name.It wasn’t until she read this book that she was able to embrace her name. And like the parents in the storybook, we know her name is absolutely perfect.This book provides a powerful message to young and impressionable minds that should be embraced if you find your child struggling with their uniqueness.I Like Myself
By: Karen Beaumont
It is about a little girl who likes herself just the way she is, inside and out. The story describes the various ways she is thankful for who she is. The story is filled with confidence and self-love.It is a rhyming book with abstract and fun illustrations and has a Dr. Suess- esque prose.I adore this book for the silly and fun way to appreciate yourself!Remarkably You
By: Pat Zietlow Miller
Remarkably You has beautifully hand drawn illustrations of children expressing their talents and skills throughout the story. It is a quick read with rhyming text that will captivate the youngest reader.The primary theme in this book is to look for the moments to let you be you and to believe in yourself and all your unique talents that you can share with the world.I highly recommend this book to indulge in with your little ones as it will leave you feeling self-assured and fearless.Don’t All Cats Eat Chicken?
By: Nicole Yearwood
“Don’t All Cats Eat Chicken?” is an ode to her two loveable cats, and the first story in The Chronicles of Cooper and Chloe series is a beautiful message about embracing who you are and trusting your own preferences, no matter what. This book is beautifully illustrated and will become a must-have on your little ones bookshelf.
Speaking of individuality, if you’re looking for a fun way to inspire individuality with your kiddos, be sure to download my free Cooper & Chloe colouring pages! They are the perfect pairing to DON’T ALL CATS EAT CHICKEN? and will inspire your little ones to take a page from Cooper & Chloe’s book and BE YOURSELF!
I discovered all these inspiring books at my local library. I encourage you to seek these wonderful books out if you find your child is anxious about their individuality and demonstrating their uniqueness. They can offer a fun and powerful way to discuss what it means to be unique.
“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.”