Acceptance
February Character Trait of the Month
Acceptance
It's Okay to Be Different
Todd Parr wrote this book to make people feel good about who they are and accept differences.
I Am Enough
This uplifting book celebrates empowerment and respect for diversity. The story works to create a message of self-worth and fosters an embrace of differences by recognizing diversity and showing respect and kindness to others.
Whoever You Are
This story celebrates our similarities all over the world. All over the world children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same or speak the same language, but inside, they are all the same. This story weaves its way across cultures and generations, celebrating the bond that unites us.
We're All Wonders
Sesame Street Read Along Series version of the book
This story strives to open the reader up to different ways of looking at the world in a beautiful and honest way. And the important realization that we can't change who we are, but 'people can change the way they see'. Everyone is an individual, everyone is special. On the inside, "We're all Wonders"!
I Accept You As You Are!
This book is about accepting differences in people. The book works to help the reader recognize and accept that there are differences among their peers. Trying to embrace these differences without losing their own sense of self is an essential concept addressed in this book.
A Color of His Own
In this story a chameleon explores the issues of personal identity, conformity, and the value of friendship. A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have a color of his own like other animals.
Giraffes Can't Dance
This story is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.
Elmer
In this story Elmer the Elephant teaches the reader that everyone has something unique to bring the table and there's no point trying to disguise your true self. Always be yourself, especially if you are a multicolored elephant.
The Crayon Box That Talked
1997 Public Service Announcement video version of the book
This is a vivid story about a box of crayons that did not get along. At first they disliked each other, but after learning to value each other's unique qualities, the crayons in the box begin to appreciate each other as they work together to create a beautiful picture.
Questions for After Reading
- How did [character] show acceptance for their situation?
- How did acceptance affect [character]? Why?
- Why was [character’s] reaction to [someone’s appearance, culture and choice] negative? How could they have reacted more positively?
- How did [character] go about achieving self-acceptance?
- Why did [character] find it hard to cope with [situation]? What coping strategies could they use?
- How did [character] show acceptance of others?
- Why did [character] think before they spoke?
- Why did [character] treat someone different because of how they looked/thought? What should they have done?
- Why did [character] choose not to help [character] What should they have done?
- Why do you think [character] excluded [character]? What would you have done in the same situation?