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Learning to Love Ourselves

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Help your child learn to love what makes them different and special with these celebratory picture books.

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Frisco Public Library

15 items

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Picture Book - 2021

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her litt...Show more A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. Show less

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her litt...Show more A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. Show less

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Your Name Is A Song

Your Name Is A Song

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Picture Book - 2020

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to scho...Show more Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Show less

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to scho...Show more Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Show less

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I Talk Like A River

I Talk Like A River

by Scott, Jordan

Picture Book - 2020

Sometimes a few words can transform a child's life. In this autobiographical story, a boy who stutters is given a new way to think about his speech. Sometimes a few words can transform a child's life. In this autobiographical story, a boy who stutters is given a new way to think about his speech. Show less

Sometimes a few words can transform a child's life. In this autobiographical story, a boy who stutters is given a new way to think about his speech. Sometimes a few words can transform a child's life. In this autobiographical story, a boy who stutters is given a new way to think about his speech. Show less

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Laxmi's Mooch

Laxmi's Mooch

by Anand, Shelly

Picture Book - 2021

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. Show less

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. Show less

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Sulwe

Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Picture Book - 2019

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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I Am Every Good Thing

I Am Every Good Thing

by Barnes, Derrick D.

Picture Book - 2020

This is a powerful celebration of Black boyhood. Boys' brown faces radiate light, love, and the joyfulness of childhood so that readers can't help but smile along as they read, This is a powerful celebration of Black boyhood. Boys' brown faces radiate light, love, and the joyfulness of childhood so that readers can't help but smile along as they read, Show less

This is a powerful celebration of Black boyhood. Boys' brown faces radiate light, love, and the joyfulness of childhood so that readers can't help but smile along as they read, This is a powerful celebration of Black boyhood. Boys' brown faces radiate light, love, and the joyfulness of childhood so that readers can't help but smile along as they read, Show less

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Beautifully Me

Beautifully Me

by Noor, Nabela

Picture Book - 2021

Zubi is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," an...Show more Zubi is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong. Show less

Zubi is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," an...Show more Zubi is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong. Show less

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Rock What Ya Got

Rock What Ya Got

by Berger, Samantha

Picture Book - 2018

An artist puts pen to a blank page, and creates a little girl named Viva. Feeling that something is not quite right with her creation, she attempts to era...Show more An artist puts pen to a blank page, and creates a little girl named Viva. Feeling that something is not quite right with her creation, she attempts to erase the drawing. But Viva has come to life, and has a thing or two to say, because she likes herself just the way she is. Show less

An artist puts pen to a blank page, and creates a little girl named Viva. Feeling that something is not quite right with her creation, she attempts to era...Show more An artist puts pen to a blank page, and creates a little girl named Viva. Feeling that something is not quite right with her creation, she attempts to erase the drawing. But Viva has come to life, and has a thing or two to say, because she likes herself just the way she is. Show less

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The Proudest Blue

The Proudest Blue

A Story of Hijab and Family

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Picture Book - 2019

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Show less

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Show less

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I Am Enough

I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Picture Book - 2018

This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Show less

This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Show less

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Perfectly Norman

Perfectly Norman

by Percival, Tom

Picture Book - 2018

Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such thing as perfectly normal. Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such thing as perfectly normal. Show less

Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such thing as perfectly normal. Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such thing as perfectly normal. Show less

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

by Roberts, Justin

Picture Book - 2014

Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention. Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention. Show less

Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention. Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention. Show less

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Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

by Lovell, Patty

Picture Book - 2001

Although first-grader Molly Lou Melon is extremely short, has buck teeth you can stack pennies on and a bull-frog voice, and is clumsy, her grandmother keeps reminding her that if she believes in herself, the world will believe in her, too. Although first-grader Molly Lou Melon is extremely short, has buck teeth you can stack pennies on and a bull-frog voice, and is clumsy, her grandmother keeps reminding her that if she believes in herself, the world will believe in her, too. Show less

Although first-grader Molly Lou Melon is extremely short, has buck teeth you can stack pennies on and a bull-frog voice, and is clumsy, her grandmother keeps reminding her that if she believes in herself, the world will believe in her, too. Although first-grader Molly Lou Melon is extremely short, has buck teeth you can stack pennies on and a bull-frog voice, and is clumsy, her grandmother keeps reminding her that if she believes in herself, the world will believe in her, too. Show less

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The Belly Book

The Belly Book

by Manushkin, Fran

Picture Book - 2011

This book encourages children to think positively about a body part that is often hidden away or rejected. This book encourages children to think positively about a body part that is often hidden away or rejected. Show less

This book encourages children to think positively about a body part that is often hidden away or rejected. This book encourages children to think positively about a body part that is often hidden away or rejected. Show less

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Talking Is Not My Thing

Talking Is Not My Thing

by Robbins, Rose

Picture Book - 2020

A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial expressions, gestures, flashcards, and drawings. A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial expressions, gestures, flashcards, and drawings. Show less

A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial expressions, gestures, flashcards, and drawings. A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial expressions, gestures, flashcards, and drawings. Show less

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