Books like It's Okay to Be Different

It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr reads as uplifting, gentle. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The spiffiest giant in town

Julia Donaldson · 2001

Both explore self-esteem

67% genome match

A bad case of stripes

David Shannon · 1998

Both explore individuality

63% genome match

Pete the Cat

Eric Litwin · 2008

Both explore acceptance

60% genome match

Walter, the farting dog

William Kotzwinkle · 2001

Both explore acceptance

63% genome match

Pezzettino

Leo Lionni · 1975

Both explore individuality

62% genome match

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Laura Joffe Numeroff · 1985

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Amelia Bedelia

Peggy Parish · 1963

Same ya feel

57% genome match

I'm a frog! (An Elephant & Piggie Book)

Mo Willems · 2012

Both explore acceptance

58% genome match

The Mixed-Up Chameleon

Eric Carle · 1975

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Where is the green sheep?

Mem Fox · 2004

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Norman Bridwell · 1963

Both explore acceptance

58% genome match

Spork

Kyo MacLear · 1978

Both explore acceptance

66% genome match