Books for Being Different for Ages 4–7

Picture-book-age children begin to feel the social cost of being different. The sideways looks, the not-getting-invited, the question of why they can't just be normal. These 8,836 books take that experience seriously and, at their best, help children see their difference as something that belongs to them rather than something that's wrong with them.

8,836 books

How the Rabbit Stole the Moon

Unknown

For the child who asks big questions about the sky or feels small in a wide world. A classic folktale about using clever

Ages 4–8

Albi, The Glowing Cow Boy

Unknown

For the child who feels like an outsider because of a unique trait. This gentle story celebrates the beauty of being dif

Ages 3–7

Barny, Spag and Clipper #1

The Mintyglo Kid

Gillian Cross

For the child navigating the highs and lows of unexpected attention, this hilarious story explores what happens when a m

Ages 7–10

My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral / Me llamo Gabriela: La vida de Gabriela Mistral

Monica Brown

For the child who loves storytelling and dreams of making the world a better place, this lyrical biography celebrates fi

Ages 4–8