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Kody’s Book Pick for August 2020

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My book pick for August is, It’s Okay to Make Mistakes. Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr.

Todd Parr’s bestselling books have reminded kids to embrace differences, to be thankful, to love one another, and to be themselves. It’s Okay to Make Mistakes embraces life’s happy accidents, the mistakes and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery.

Todd Parr brings a timely theme to life with his signature bold, kid-friendly illustrations and a passion for making readers feel good about themselves, encouraging them to try new things, experiment, and dare to explore new paths.

Link: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

Kody’s Book Pick for July 2020

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My book pick for July is, The Someone New by Jill Tiss and Illustrated by EG Keller.

Jitterbug the chipmunk likes when things stay the same. So when Someone New comes into her woods one day, Jitterbug worries that everything will be different.

With the help of Jitterbug’s friends, can she learn to welcome the Someone New?

Link: The Someone New

No Such Thing As Normal

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Written by Megan Dejarnett

Illustrated by Cailyn Matley

This is a great book for kids and their families to read together and follow the young brothers, Brody and Shane as they travel through their day with their mom meeting new people.

No Such Thing As Normal speaks to the curiosities and difficult questions that arise in a world full of diversity. Equipped with discussion questions, this story provides a creative, honest and interactive way to instill dignity and respect for all people.

This book is designed to teach inclusion, diversity and acceptance. No Such Thing As Normal is recommended for children of all ages.

Discover more about the author

Megan DeJarnett is the founder of No Such Thing, whose mission is to help others ‘redefine purpose by removing defining labels”.

As an author, she is currently producing a series of children’s books. Click here to discover more about Megan DeJarnett.

Link: No Such Thing as Normal