Let’s Celebrate Being Different by Lainey Dee is a 25-page children’s book with beautiful illustrations by Dhiraj Navlakhi. The author is a skilled storyteller and children will enjoy the easy-to-read, descriptive words. A page of text is followed by a full page, lively illustration with plenty of detail to encourage children to discuss what is happening in the story. The main character is Todd. He has the head of a bird, the body of a bear and the legs of a tiger. He is nervous about making new friends because he looks so unusual. Todd’s grandmother encourages him to be confident. She says that if everyone looked the same, life would be very boring. This imaginative, gentle story promotes a positive message. It shows how problems can be overcome with support and encouragement. Read this special book to find out what happens when Todd visits the Friday night Club. Discover how his favourite hobby, collecting buttons, helps him understand that differences between objects, birds, animals and people are something to be celebrated. I recommend it for children from age 3 and above.
Todd is different from all the other animals- with the head of a bird,the tummy of a bear and the legs of a tiger and he feels he doesn't quite fit in anywhere! His family love him dearly but It's hard to make friends. During a visit to his grandmother's,Todd expresses his concern and she tells him 'It's okay to be different'. Instilled with new confidence he sets out for the Friday Club ,a place where all the animals gather and socialise with their friends. Will he find the courage to face his fears and embrace his differences. He might be surprised to find some friends along the way! More importantly can he learn to accept himself?
