Different- A Great Thing to Be! by Heather Avis

Empathy/KindnessADHDDyslexiaNeurodiversity
Written By Jaclyn Sepp

Appropriate Age Range: 3-7 years

What this book is all about:

This book tells the story of Macy who believes that being different is a thing to enjoy, but faces rejection from others. As she brings her positive outlook everywhere she goes, she encourages others to be accepting of people who are different.

Why you might want to read it:

The main character models bravery to be proud of being different from others and encourages the reader to create a safe space for everyone.

3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:

  1. What is unique about you that makes you proud?

  2. Have others hurt your feelings because you're different from them?

  3. How can you help someone who's different feel included?

Jaclyn Sepp

Jaclyn believes that all human beings, no matter how small, deserve a place to be accepted for who they are, which drove her to establish Ensemble Therapy in 2015 with the mission to bring high quality therapeutic services to children, teens, and their families in Central Austin. Jaclyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ (RPT-S™), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200).  She received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University (CACREP Accredited Program) and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Applied Learning & Development from The University of Texas at Austin.

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