I Accept You as You Are

The Best Me I can be

by David Parker, Gioia Fiammenghi (Illustrator)

This book is about accepting differences in people. Recognizing and accepting that there are differences among their peers is an important step for children at this stage of development. Trying to embrace these differences without losing their own sense of self is an essential concept addressed in this book.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Meri ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Each one of us is special, and I like it just that way"

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is part of a Scholastic Book series, The Best Me I Can Be, that helps children learn positive behaviors and characteristics. They are written to be accessible to young readers. This book focuses on actions that demonstrate acceptance of others.

[Telia Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very resourceful in helping children understand the importance of accepting others regardless of their differences. The book touched on how other people are just as special as you are. It spoke about differences in physical characteristics like race/ethnicity, height/weight and clothing choice. It spoke about behavioral differences like how some children act silly, sad, mad or glad, while others play alone or read aloud. It spoke about differences in interests, like some children like to dance and sing while others like to play sports. It spoke about physical disabilities like children who are handicapped and may not be able to walk. It also spoke about language barriers and children who use sign language to communicate. The moral of the book was that even though you may not always know a person by name or their family, it does not mean they should not be valued and everyone is just as important as you. I would recommend this book to teach young children how to be inclusive especially in a special education classroom environment.

[Derrica Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book speaks from a personal view. The character speaks on themselves then the things they see and go through. This book points out that, though everyone is different, everyone is also unique and that is a great thing.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this is a good book for beginner readers. very repetitive and it also gave the kids something to think about. I would recommend this book to others.

[The Campbell Family · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple introduction on this topic.

[Michaelle Pretlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book it's about accepting differences in people recognizing and accepting that there are differences among their peers.Talking about learners in classroom and how they are different and work together.

[Jermeria Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would use this book as a way yo talk about the differences the students may have in the classroom. In doing so, students will realize that they are special the way that they are and do not have to look like everyone else.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to discuss diversity in the classroom and school!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

talking about learners in the classroom and how they are different and how they can work together and teach each other

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best you can Be books- I really like them. Good first grade books. Some are better than others and this one I felt was well done.