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Description
Tired of their normal appearances, the animals want to look special for the big party but come to realize that they are special just the way they are. Die-cut pages offer glimpses of each animal's dream transformation.
Publication
North-South Books (2002), Edition: 1st American Edition, 32 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member cjoymr
Animals speculate if they'd be more interesting if they had the features/attributes of their friends. In the end they realize they are loved just the way they are.
A nicely non-heavy-handed self-esteem building book for the pre-K set.
A nicely non-heavy-handed self-esteem building book for the pre-K set.
LibraryThing member EmilyDrennan
Just the Way You Are is a story about a group of animals accepting each other for who they are. Some animals don't want to go to a party because they don't like their appearance, but the other animals tell them that they are perfect just the way they are. This book teaches acceptance and that you
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should be who you are. I think it portrays an important message in a fun and playful way. Teachers could read this book to the class and have each student write one sentence about what they like about their classmates. Show Less
Language
Original language
German
Physical description
32 p.; 8.9 inches
ISBN
0735816158 / 9780735816152