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CRRL My Librarian: Self-Acceptance Picture Books

Celebrate what makes us unique, and encourage self-love and self-acceptance by sharing these books with your children.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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  • With bold, fun illustrations, kids are encouraged to embrace their unique qualities and traits.
    Book, 2016New York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2016. — FICTION Par
  • An inspirational celebration of individuality.
    Book, 2020New York, N.Y. : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, 2020. — FICTION Rey
  • Elmer's patchwork colors make him different from other elephants, but he discovers that being different can be a gift.
    Book, 1989New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, [1989], ©1968. — FICTION McK
  • A beautifully illustrated story about a rock that discovers that everyone is special in their own way.
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2023. — FICTION Liu
  • Aayan loves being a superhero and helping others. When friends tell him he doesn't seem like a superhero, Aayan loses confidence. His father, however, reminds him that those who help others are superheroes.
    Book, 2022New York : Flamingo Books, 2022. — FICTION Hol
  • This lyrical and celebratory story encourages children to believe in themselves and know that they are enough.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018. — FICTION Bye
  • Fun, rhyming text encourages children to embrace their uniqueness.
    Book, 2004Orlando : Harcourt, [2004], ©2004. — FICTION Bea
  • When Norman grows wings, he worries that people won't accept him because he's different. Ultimately, his parents convince Norman to stop hiding his wings and embrace them instead.
    Book, 2018New York : Bloomsbury, 2018. — FICTION Per
  • Repeat After Me

    Big Things to Say Every Day

    Simon, Jazmyn, 1980-
    In encouraging verse, little ones are reminded of their worth through affirmations.
    Book, 2023New York : Random House, [2023] — FICTION Sim
  • Ursula finds confidence in herself as she realizes we all see the world differently.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024] — FICTION Tab
  • An affirming and validating message to children that everyone's connected and everyone matters.
    Book, 2020New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2020] — FICTION Rob
  • We are all wonderfully made with our own bells and whistles.
    Book, 2017New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2017. — FICTION Til