In I Am Different, I am Great, Mei Mei loves school, but sometimes she feels a bit out of place. She speaks with an accent that makes her stand out from everyone else. When she tells Mommy her worries, Mei Mei finds that she’s more that just her voice. She’s made up of many wonderful parts – parts she should be proud of! Can Mei Mei find the good within and learn to love herself exactly as she is?
Evaluation comments:
“The story is endearing and heartwarming.”
“I really loved the content of the book as well as the illustrations. I thought the quality of the message was very sweet and well-written. The pictures are adorable and colorful.”
“The illustrations are well done and very cute. The story is easy to follow and teach a great lesson about diversity and self-confidence.”
“We reach books every night. This is a great one to add to the rotation. The length is perfect for before bed–not too short and not too long.”
“I like the lesson and the illustrations. My daughter loves that she identifies with the main character in many ways.”
“This is a cute book about a little girl who sounds different from the rest of her Kindergarten class because English is not her first language. I love the positive messaging from the start. The cover art is very well designed and fun.”
“This is a great book to help kids understand the importance of being kind and understanding.”
“I just love the positive mother-daughter interaction and the easy-to-understand example of self-love.”
“The illustrator is a very talented designer and the pictures pair perfectly with the story.”
“I loved the positive message on overcoming adversity. My daughters love to listen to the story and ask questions about Mei Mei and where she’s from, what languages she might speak, and how we would make her feel welcome if she was at our school.”