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4 ⭐ Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds are a bestselling team for a reason. Their books are colorful and heartfelt and have an important message that all kids need to hear. The message in this book is that “I am me” no matter what. That everyone is different and that‘s exactly the way it should be. That everyone is unique and have the things that make them special. And that no matter who you are or how you look or how you act I am me and you are you

“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.”

Auggie Pullman is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face. Starting middle school after being homeschooled, he struggles to be accepted but inspires others to choose kindness. This book is a good lesson to teach students about acceptance and kindness.

This book tells the story of August Pullman, a boy born with a facial difference, as he starts attending school for the first time in the fifth grade. Wonder explores themes of kindness, acceptance, and the challenges of fitting in, as Auggie navigates friendships, bullying, and family dynamics.

This book would be an awesome addition to a classroom library and would also make a good lesson for students about the importance of being kind another even when you look different.

I remember reading this book as a child and it was awesome to spend some time reading it again. I think this would be an awesome book to spend as a class reading just because the content of it is so impactful.

“NAKED MOLE RATS DON‘T WEAR CLOTHES!”

This book would make an excellent lesson on being unique and embracing each other‘s differences. I think it‘d be very good to include some social devotional development with this.

Unhei moves to the United States from Korea. After the kids from school make fun of her name, Unhei considers choosing an “American“ name. The kids in her class make a name jar full of suggestions. Unhei realizes that her name is the one she wants and tells her class her name!

“'I liked the beautiful names and funny names you thought of for me,' she told the class. 'But I realized that I liked my name best, so I chose it again. Korean names mean something. Unhei means grace.'“