The story of a child who considers what it means to be different and how hard it can be to fit in. Between children who look different, sound different, live different, etc. than the “norm”. The story highlights how differences should be rewarded and how everyone feels like they are different and have trouble relating. With beautiful, colored illustration the story highlights how we are all unique but not so different after all.
Bibliographic Information
2018
ISBN: 978-0-399-24653-1
Nancy Paulsen Books
New York, NY
Ages 5-8
Penguin Kids (2018, August 23). The day you begin by jacqueline woodson: Official book trailer . Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEWlBW51j3A
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