Different Is Beautiful – Big Book

Celebrate the many ways people differ, from appearance and dress to language, interests and family experiences, through this vibrant rhyming big book. Designed for shared reading, it encourages children to appreciate themselves and others while developing a positive sense of belonging in diverse learning environments.

Why Educators Love It

• Inclusive thinking and positive identity
• Rhyming language and listening skills
• Respectful discussion about individual differences

How to Use It

• Pause during reading to invite children to share interests or strengths
• Create self-portraits celebrating different features and preferences
• Use the included teacher notes to extend classroom conversations

EYLF Learning Connections

EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5 – suggested links to adapt to each learning setting.

Details

Written, designed and printed in Australia; 16 pages; 42 × 30 cm; includes four pages of teacher notes by Principal Michael Buckley.