أنا متميز .. أنا مختلف

by Ann Meek, آن ميك, سارة ميسيني (رسوم)

Milo is fed up. He wants to play at being captain, but the other children say he's too short, he must be a deck hand. He's too small to be a lion, and not handsome enough to be the prince. But Milo's mum makes him see that the other roles can be even more fun.

Genres: Self Esteem, Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens

32 pages

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Huda Aweys · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book more wonderful for the kids .. it helps them to restore confidence in themselves .. and that possess a new look towards the whole of life and about everything
كتاب مميز فعلا بيساعد الأطفال على تحديد شخصياتهم و اكتشاف هويتهم

[Khalida wahid · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book about a young boy called Milo. Milo wants to play imaginary adventure games with the other children in the play ground but is often given roles he does not want. When Milo would like to be the lion he is told he is not strong enough and is asked to be the monkey. Then when Milo would like to be the pirate captain he has to settle for being the deck boy as he is too small to be captain.
Each day he goes home deflated and his mum helps him to see another point of view and helps him explore his imagination and make something he thought to be dull very exciting. She helps him to see swinging as a monkey is incredibly exciting and being the deck boy means he gets to be the ships look- out as well! Soon Milo’s mum helps him to understand to be different is a great thing and that’s what makes him so special.
Milo’s new outlook on the situation gives him enough confidence to create his own game in the playground and he gets to choose which role he plays and his friends all play too.
I read this book with a class of year ones they really enjoyed the interactive pictures and the repetition of language and words.
I used the book to look at tolerance and how we can play well together in the playground. It was a great tool and it really helped me to engage such young children in a discussion about the complicated elements of self esteem and individual differences and how we can all embrace diversity.

[Anna Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of Milo, a rather shy boy who wants to join in with his friends games at school, but is told that he is ‘not strong enough to be king of the jungle’ and ‘too short’ to be a pirate captain. Eventually, with the help of his supportive and inventive mother, he learns to assert himself and realises that he can be whoever he wants to be. This is a fantastic story which I would whole-heartedly recommend for children in Reception and Key Stage One. As well as being highly imaginative and well illustrated, the story would be particularly effective for children who are shy or lacking in confidence; Milo’s confidence by the end of the story is uplifting and is sure to be an inspiration for young children who are also lacking in self-esteem.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an awesome book for teaching kids about self-worth. The story follows a young boy as he struggles to fit in at school. With consistent love and support from mom and home, he finally realizes that he is special just because he is Milo and that is all that matters! The illustrations are wonderful!

[نورهان خالد · Rating 5 out of 5]

قرأت هذا الكتاب في طفولتي المبكرة وهو جميل جداً لسن الأطفال يعلمهم كيف يحبوا ويتقبلوا أنفسهم مهما كان إختلافهم عن الآخرين فتميزك قد يكون سبيلاً لاختلافك

[Marion Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a very shy boy named Milo. Milo plays imaginary adventure games with his friends but is often given a character he does not want. When Milo would like to be a pirate he is told that he is too short and that he should be a deck boy. Then when Milo would like to be a prince he is told to play the knight as he is not handsome enough. Each day he goes home feeling very unhappy and confides in his mother who then shows him that in fact the character he played was very exciting. She showed him that being a deck boy is exciting as he will be able to climb to the top of the sails to be the lookout. His mother is able to build his confidence and show him that being himself really is the best person to be.

This book would best suit KS1 years. It has very colourful imagery throughout and the content is very relatable to children. This book would be useful when looking at tolerance and how children can play well together in the playground. It would be very helpful in engaging young children and opening a discussion about the complicated elements of self esteem and individual differences and how we can all embrace diversity.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red- head boy in story is my favorite part :), but there are many diverse characters in this book that make it a great read aloud story for a class. I believe this would be a good filler book if the class needs a small break from their work. This story also sends a good message to children in being happy with who they are, and what they can be.

[Paxton Bleich · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book that incorporates many children's struggles. Milo has difficulty playing with friends and making friends. When he tells them he wants to play a game, others respond to him in a way he is not good enough. He is "too short" or not cool enough. He finally is able to make friends and play as he realizes being himself is not so bad!

I gave this book 5/5 stars. I love books that discuss children's struggle especially in a school or social setting. I think this book incorporates common themes that happen everyday to children. It is a great book for children to rest assure everything will be alright and restore confidence in children. This book has great artwork and detail throughout. I would for sure include this book in my classroom library.

[Raneem · Rating 5 out of 5]

غير الرسومات الجميلة اللي بتفكرني بذكريات الطفولة ... الكتاب ده بيحكي عن ولد كل يوم بيروح زعلان من المدرسة علشان في اللعبة اللي كانوا بيلعبوها خلوه يمثل دور ثانوي علشان هو من طويل كفاية او جميل كفاية...... و كل اليوم الام بتحاول تبينله الجمال في الشخصية اللي مثلها

[Miss Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young boy is constantly told he can't play the pretend part he wants at school and comes upset where his mother bolsters his self confidence. Elementary and up This had lots of heart and a great lesson.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet with a positive message.

[Relyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't remember this one at all. I just know I wrote it down in my 2016 calendar on my "Books I Read" list.

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teaches how to be yourself even when it is hard.

[Lisa Overberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, written by Ann Meek, is about a little boy name Milo who experiences difficulties at school with his friends. When playing outside at recess, the children pretend to be princes, captains, and astronauts. When he asks to play, the other children make him be a less desirable character in their pretend games. At the end of the day, he comes home sad and tells his mom what he played on the playground that day. Instead of degrading his part, his mother shares how wonderful his role must have been and why his part was such an important piece. At the end of the story, his self esteem has improved because he has special gifts to offer his friends and various roles. It also points out differnt view points and how unique children can be.

Interest Level: K-2
Lexile: Not Available
DRA: Not Available

[Tammy Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of my favorite books to read at the beginning of the year! It is so important that students feel good about who they are and this book does a great job of helping with that. Throughout the book the mother puts a positive spin on every situation that Milo is in and I really like this because most situations can be looked at in a positive light. The pictures are great with shadowing throughout the book. I use this for a second grade class put it could be used in first and with third not sure about higher than that depending on the group of students. It is also nice to see the change in Milo and his confidence through the book. That maybe another activity you could do with the book is discuss Milo and his character traits at the beginning of the book and then how they change at the end. Great book!

[Kristy Schwertfeger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a boy named Milo. Him and his friends always pretend to be different things. Every time Milo wants to be special, his friends tell him he can't. For example if He wants to be a captain, but his friends say he is not tall enough. His friends make him be other characters that arent special. He is sad when he gets home from school and looks in the mirror. His mother asks him who he sees. He tells her whatever character the kids at school made him be. His mom tells him he is special and can be whatever he wants to be. He goes to school and tells his friends he can be whatever he wants to be because he is special.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a good book for grades in elementary school (grade 2-5). The book had a lot to do with learning to be your own individual. In this book students are able to relate to this boy's story because it is similar to how kids treat one another. Kids constantly say to other kids, "you can't do that, or be that because of this". The boy in the story took what the kids said he had to be and he made sure he was the best and was creative and then the other kids wanted to be what he was. But, this book just lets young readers know that you can be whatever you want to be and make sure your the best at it.

[James Vickery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Milio is a young child in elementary. Milio is different than all of his classmates. Everyime that they play a game, Milio is told that he is not good enough to be a leader. His mom assures Milio that he is special no matter what role he plays. Milio's mom builds his confidence over time unitl one day, Milio suggests what role he will play in a game. All of Milio's classmates think that his idea is very cool. Milio is happy to be himself.

[Ayu Palar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A special book that teaches kids to be confident with themselves. It is a very simple book but somehow I was touched reading it. Oh, the illustration is also very cute. Recommended for you who have kids.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a precious book. When one little boy can't pretend to be what he wants, his mother shows him his strengths. It is all about our perspective and mindset. He finally realized he can be whatever he wants to be because he is special just the way he is.

[Stephanie Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book! This is a book about a boy who can't pretend around his peers. He finally realizes that all he needs to do is be himself. I think this is a great book to read to young children so they can start to understand early that all they need to do is be themselves.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story to be shared with 7 to 13 year olds. Fun illustrations and about being yourself and not being to hung up about being one of the cool kids. The edition I read was published by Koala Books in 2006 and was a paperback.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do my co-op placement at an elementary school as a teacher's assistant, and I read this book to a grade three student I was working one-on-one with. I think I enjoyed this book more than he did.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great imaginative book about a boy that is learning who he is, why he loves himself, and his interests in life. Read this as a part of a "Who I am" series in class.

[Lilybeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dedicated to my son.

[Brandy Gilbertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes children aware that our differences make us each unique.

[Laura Filtness · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to talk with kids about accepting differences and loving yourself for who you are.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great message!

[Eli · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful book :)

[Alicia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Muy mono, pero no deja de de ser un libro de autoayuda para niños.