About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to notice physical differences in others or is struggling with the idea that friends must be exactly like them. This charming Sesame Street story features Elmo and Grover comparing their various traits: from their fur color and height to their favorite activities: only to realize that their differences are what make their friendship so special. It is a gentle, low-stakes introduction to the concept of diversity and mutual respect for toddlers and preschoolers. Parents will appreciate the way it models positive social interaction and self-confidence through familiar, comforting characters. It serves as a beautiful reminder that while we might look or act differently, we can still be a perfect match in friendship.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the topic of physical identity in a very direct, secular, and positive manner. There are no heavy themes here; rather, it is a celebratory look at surface-level and personality differences with a hopeful and affirming resolution.
Ideal Reader
A 3-year-old who is entering a playgroup for the first time and might feel shy around children who look or act differently than they do. It is also perfect for a child who loves 'concepts' like colors but is ready to see them applied to social relationships.
