Tolerances of Differences
K-2
Being friends
by Karen Beaumont
Two very different girls find that the joy of being friends enables them to share
their various likes and dislikes.
The boy with two belly buttons
by Stephen J. Dubner
Solomon, a little boy with two belly buttons, discovers that being different can be a
good thing.
Bumbletum
by Steve Smallman
When a new toy arrives in the bedroom, the others help him figure out what he can do
that makes him special.
Chalk and Cheese
By Tim Warnes
A country mouse goes to visit his best friend, a dog who lives in New York City, and
even though the two of them are very different, they have a great time.
The crayon box that talked
by Shane DeRolf
Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they
get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture.
3-5
The girl who could fly
By Victoria Forester
When homeschooled farm girl Piper McCloud reveals her ability to fly, she is quickly
taken to a secret government facility to be trained with other exceptional children,
but she soon realizes that something is very wrong and begins working with brilliant
and wealthy Conrad to escape.
Missing magic
by Emma Laybourn.
In a world where everyone has magical abilities, eleven-year-old Ned has none, but
when the world turns upside down his lack of powers turns out to be his best asset.
Ms. Rubinstein's beauty
by Pep Montserrat
When Mr. Pavlov and Ms. Rubinstein look beyond one another's strange characteristics,
they discover beauty and grace that no one else has ever noticed.
Articles:
Title: Appreciating people's differences.
Source: Current Health 1; Apr/May98, Vol. 21 Issue 8, p23, 3p, 2 color
Abstract:
Looks at ways in which children can be taught to appreciate the differences of
individuals, while comparing the Americans to the English. Reference to the
similarities associated with the two; How you can meet various types of people.