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Chapter Books About Being Different

Being different in chapter book form means living with it day after day. The repeated explanations, the exhaustion of performing normalcy, and the eventual discovery that the people worth knowing are usually the ones who see you as you are. These 7,267 books tell that story.

7,267 books

Cover of Penguin Dreams

Chongo Chingi the penguin soars through the sky in a vivid dream, experiencing the thrill of flight before returning to

Cover of The Maybe House

Our Canadian Girl: Rachel #2

The Maybe House

After escaping slavery, Rachel and her family finally settle into a home in Nova Scotia, where she learns to read and wr

Cover of Breathe

Tension rises in the Outlands as Bea faces a world where oxygen is limited and survival means trekking through the wilde

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The 13 Treasures #2

13 Curses

Michelle Harrison

For the child who feels the weight of a promise and needs to find the courage to face dark, hidden worlds to protect tho

Ages 9–12

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The Accidental Invasion

Lewis leaves the climate-threatened surface world behind to meet Kaya in the high-tech, undersea realm of Atlantis for a

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Horribly Famous

Horatio Nelson and His Valiant Victory

For the child who loves the 'Horrible Histories' style, this biography turns a dusty historical figure into a funny, rel

Cover of What's That Awful Smell?

Farm Friends #2

What's That Awful Smell?

Heather Tekavec

A terrible stench is ruining the peace of the barnyard, and while the animals blame poor Piglet, the real source of the

Cover of Count Snobula Vamps It Up

Monster Manor #6

Count Snobula Vamps It Up

Fed up with being ignored, Count Snobula and his cousin Odette hunt for a magical charm that promises to finally change

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Andrew Clements

Big Al is the scariest-looking fish in the ocean, but his lonely search for a friend takes a turn when his appearance be

Cover of How to Be Cooler Than Cool

How to Be Cooler Than Cool

A savvy little chick hits the playground to show a group of animal poseurs that real coolness is all about having fun an

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An abandoned puppy survives the city dump and learns to fend for himself before forming an unlikely bond with a headstro

Cover of Early Thunder

In pre-revolutionary Salem, Daniel, a fourteen-year-old, finds his loyalty to the King challenged as his town becomes in

Cover of Mermaid Wishes

Seraphina the mermaid faces a race against time in the land of Zavania after her enchanted comb is stolen, leaving her l

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The Bugalugs Bum Thief

Panic strikes a small town when every single resident wakes up to find their backside has been stolen in the middle of t

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Too Little, Too Big

Colette Hellings

For children who feel self-conscious or different, this story gently affirms that personality and kindness are far more

Cover of The Snow Girl

Sophie Anderson

For children exploring what it means to belong and be loved, this whimsical tale follows a girl made of snow who longs f

Cover of Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

Tired of pink ruffles and sparkly crowns, Olivia embarks on a funny quest to find a look that is truly unique and entire

Cover of The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity: A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan

The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity: A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan

For the child with a curious mind who sees the world differently, this lyrical biography celebrates the unique genius of

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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

Marlon Bundo is a lonely bunny living in the Vice President's house whose life changes forever when he meets another boy

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Yoko & Friends School Days #6

Yoko Writes Her Name

Excitement for the first day of school turns to hurt when classmates tease Yoko about her Japanese calligraphy, but she

Cover of Frederick's Fables

Frederick's Fables

Whimsical animals lead the way through fourteen classic fables that celebrate cleverness, friendship, and the quiet powe

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Usborne Young Reading

The Ugly Duckling

Susanna Davidson

Left out and lonely, a misunderstood bird travels through the seasons before finally recognizing his own true beauty in

Cover of The Many Masks of Andy Zhou

The Many Masks of Andy Zhou

For the child navigating what it means to be truly themselves amidst different expectations. This book explores identity

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Out of My Mind #1

Sharon M. Draper

Melody has a brilliant photographic memory, but because she cannot speak or walk, no one knows she is the smartest kid i

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