Source: The International Children's Digital Library
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In this online book from the International Children's Digital Library, Finbo the whale is sad when he finds he cannot play hide and seek with his friends because he is too big to hide. His mother tells him not to be ashamed of his differences. Finbo and his friends soon learn to appreciate Finbo's size when they get into danger and Finbo saves the day.
Also available to read in Arabic, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish. Author and Illustrator—Janaki Sooriyarachchi.
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Wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? No two people in the world are exactly alike. We each have characteristics that make us special and unique. It is important to celebrate and appreciate these differences.
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