But when her classmates see her mother dressed in her hijab, they tease her about being different. "The Arabic Quilt" by Aya Khalil Kanzi's family just moved from Egypt to America, and she wants to fit in.In her journey to balance assimilating in America and remaining true to her Pakistani culture, she finds her voice in a way that brings her community together. "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan This book tells the story of a Pakistani American girl who is stuck between two worlds."All Because You Matter" by Tami Charles This lyrical picture book reminds all Black and brown children that they matter.Eventually, she realizes that belonging isn't about fitting in with everyone else, but about loving who you are. "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o A beautiful Black girl wishes her skin color was different.Kindergarten to second grade (ages 5 to 7) "Chocolate Me" by Taye Diggs When he is teased for having dark skin and curly hair, this main character's mother helps him see that his differences are what make him unique.This book, about a beloved baby, celebrates that feeling. "So Much" by Trish Cooke There's nothing more beautiful than knowing you are unconditionally loved.Many children may also be having the same questions she is having, and this book will help provide answers to them. The children in the classroom may y may relate to the topic introduced. This will allow them to understand that even if they are “different”, this is a good thing because “being different” if what makes them, them. The teacher may use this book as a learning opportunity by asking follow-up questions, such as “what do you think the answer will be?” or questions about personality and physical traits that the class may have. As the book has repetitive phrases, the children have the opportunity to follow along the story and repeat aloud with the teacher.
The book also has a lot of repetition and rhyming words in some of the pages. As the students find themselves around other children, it is important to let them know that it is okay to be “different” because being different makes us special. This book introduces the idea that we are all different and unique in our own way. I chose this book because it is a beautiful print that not only has rhyming words, but it also can be a mirror book for some children. Perry, illustrated by Bea Jackson, introduces a lot of important ideas that are essential for children’s introduction in the classroom. As she goes around trying to find somebody with the same hair as her, she soon starts to notice that everybody is unique and very special in their own way. The little girl tries to understand why her curly hair looks different from other kids around her. Perry is a fun and easy to read story that introduces a little girl who is trying to understand the many reasons why nobody looks exactly the same.
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