It's OK to be Different by Sharon Purtill

*Gold Award Winner, Literary Titan 2019

Every Child is Unique!

It's OK to be Different written by Sharon Purtill and illustrated by Sujata Saha presents individuality. Everything about it is inspiring.

Children will enjoy the fun and clever rhymes, as they are drawn in by the bright and cheerful illustrations. It is one of those books that both children and adults can enjoy, as it delivers the perfect message to young readers.

This story has effectively imparted an ever-important lesson that individuality should be celebrated and not shunned. It helps children to accept themselves as the beautifully unique individuals that they are, and appreciate all the wonderful diversity around them. By encouraging kids to accept and befriend those who are different from themselves, it shows young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.

When the author wrote this children's book, she did so with one idea in mind. Purtill said "If we can instill positive messages, from a young age, about all the diversity our children will see in the world, we can help raise up compassionate and caring children. When children are raised to accept and embrace those who are different from themselves they are far more likely to be a friend than an adversary to their peers. This can lead to less bullying among children. And that is a beautiful thing."

Readers are left with the message: "You should always be kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, YOU are different too."

The book closes with a short survey for children about kindness. A great way to start an important conversation with young children.

A wonderful picture book for educators and caregivers alike.

"It's OK to be Different, celebrates children who have the courage to be themselves, and to accept others as they are. Young readers with an eye for exceptional artwork and clever wordplay will enjoy it over and over again." Reader's Favorite - 5 Star Review

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Sharon Purtill was a stay at home mom and entrepreneur when she stumbled into publishing in 1998. That year, along with her husband, she wrote and published her first book. That book’s success took them both by surprise when it went on to sell tens of thousands of copies right out of their garage. Today, Sharon is an award winning author who publishes in multiple genres under a couple of different pseudonyms. Her passion for writing, family and a positive life motivates her to create books that she hopes will enrich the lives of others. She hopes to one day escape the cold, and write from a tropical beach somewhere where her biggest concerns will be sand sticking to her suntan lotion and an empty margarita glass. But, for now, Sharon treasures the warm summer months and the time she gets to spend with family and friends in Ontario, Canada.

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