“A theme that has been tackled before of course, but Raffi wears its message lightly without resort to mawkishness or sentimentality. A delightful book to share with a KS1/younger KS2 class which will have to provoke interesting discussion.”
– English Association
“It’s an excellent story, perceptive and thoughtful, about being confident with yourself, about not being swayed by others and doing what you think is right and handling opposition; family love is shown as vital too. You could be different!”
– Parents in Touch
“It’s an excellent story, perceptive and thoughtful, about being confident with yourself, about not being swayed by others and doing what you think is right and handling opposition; family love is shown as vital too. You could be different!”
“This book is for every child who has ever felt different.”
“Looks special, very special indeed!”
– Rhino Reads
“This book is for every child who has ever felt different.”
– Juno
Shortlisted for Little Rebel’s Children’s Book Award
“looks special, very special indeed!”
“It’s an excellent story, perceptive and thoughtful, about being confident with yourself, about not being swayed by others and doing what you think is right and handling opposition; family love is shown as vital too. You could be different!”
“Vibrant, affectionate and inclusive, it is a book which celebrates difference and shows that being creative is cool. A positive story to share with a group of children, it doesn’t labour the message that everyone will have to be valued, whatever their talents.”
“This book is for every child who has ever felt different.”
“This picturebook will have to find a place on school library shelves. It provides useful material for individuals or small group discussions on diversity, as it celebrates diversity.”
Shortlisted for Little Rebel’s Children’s Book Award
“A theme that has been tackled before of course, but Raffi wears its message lightly without resort to mawkishness or sentimentality. A delightful book to share with a KS1/younger KS2 class which will have to provoke interesting discussion.”
“This can be a funny colorful book with a serious message and will interest those who care about promoting diversity and embracing our differences, in addition to all children seeking to slot in.” – BroadwayWorld.com
“Vibrant, affectionate and inclusive, it is a book which celebrates difference and shows that being creative is cool. A positive story to share with a group of children, it doesn’t labour the message that everyone will have to be valued, whatever their talents.”
– Reading Zone
“This picturebook will have to find a place on school library shelves. It provides useful material for individuals or small group discussions on diversity, as it celebrates diversity.”
– Jane Loder, The School Librarian
