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Feeling Special
A full-color picture book that teaches kids that everyone is special.
Squirrel can leap from branch to branch real quickly, Bee can fly and make honey, and Rabbit can hop really high. Then there’s Firefly, who can both fly and light up the sky.
But Turtle, who cannot do any of these things, feels ordinary. What will it take to make Turtle realize that he too is special?
A story that mom and dad (and grandma and grandpa) will want to read again and again to reminds their special boy or girl that everyone is unique and uniquely talented!
Squirrel can leap from branch to branch real quickly, Bee can fly and make honey, and Rabbit can hop really high. Then there’s Firefly, who can both fly and light up the sky.
But Turtle, who cannot do any of these things, feels ordinary. What will it take to make Turtle realize that he too is special?
A story that mom and dad (and grandma and grandpa) will want to read again and again to reminds their special boy or girl that everyone is unique and uniquely talented!
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
Published December 11, 2018
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June 21, 2019
I randomly picked up three books from our big pile to read to Alena yesterday and happened to grab two very similar books. This one and the other are both about animals who are sad they aren't the best at one particular thing.
In this book, Turtle sees that he's not as good as other animals on one page. You turn the page, Turtle is alone, and it says, "Turtle felt ordinary and sad," every time. This repeats until the ending where he realizes he is special because unlike other animals he is protected from rain in his shell. Ugh. Especially in comparison to the other book, it's dark and depressing and lonely.
The other book is called Croc & Turtle!: The Bestest Friends Ever! In that book, Croc lifts rocks, jumps, runs, and does other things that he and Turtle think he does really well until another animal does it better. There are few words said after each discovery, just a discouraged look on Croc's face and a worried look on Turtle's. All along, Turtle is an understanding and encouraging friend. "Yay, go Croc!" he says. The focus is positive and a little humorous. The ending is perfect. "You're the best friend," they both say to each other. It's almost like saying who cares that we're not the best at one thing. They are in it together. The illustrations are fun and light.
Reading the books back to back showed a stark contrast and a lesson. Turtle in this book is all by himself comparing himself to others. The other book shows friends are great! They can encourage you, help you be happier, and help you discover your best abilities. Just wanting to feel special and better than everybody else on your own can be a big downer. Maybe you'll find that one unique thing that's special about you, maybe not.
I'm glad I read both books so I could see the contrast and learn the lesson.
In this book, Turtle sees that he's not as good as other animals on one page. You turn the page, Turtle is alone, and it says, "Turtle felt ordinary and sad," every time. This repeats until the ending where he realizes he is special because unlike other animals he is protected from rain in his shell. Ugh. Especially in comparison to the other book, it's dark and depressing and lonely.
The other book is called Croc & Turtle!: The Bestest Friends Ever! In that book, Croc lifts rocks, jumps, runs, and does other things that he and Turtle think he does really well until another animal does it better. There are few words said after each discovery, just a discouraged look on Croc's face and a worried look on Turtle's. All along, Turtle is an understanding and encouraging friend. "Yay, go Croc!" he says. The focus is positive and a little humorous. The ending is perfect. "You're the best friend," they both say to each other. It's almost like saying who cares that we're not the best at one thing. They are in it together. The illustrations are fun and light.
Reading the books back to back showed a stark contrast and a lesson. Turtle in this book is all by himself comparing himself to others. The other book shows friends are great! They can encourage you, help you be happier, and help you discover your best abilities. Just wanting to feel special and better than everybody else on your own can be a big downer. Maybe you'll find that one unique thing that's special about you, maybe not.
I'm glad I read both books so I could see the contrast and learn the lesson.
March 13, 2021
Book Review
Feeling Special By Jennifer Kurani
Feeling Special is a delightful story with a strong message for children that everyone has different qualities, so no need to compare yourself with others. This book encourages children to discover their uniqueness and strength.
Turtle feels sad, and he thinks that he is ordinary. As all his friends are special, Squirrels can leap from branch to branch quickly, Bee makes honey, and Rabbit can hop high, so Turtle wants to feel special too. Soon rain starts, and he realizes that he is also special in his own way. Join Turtle on his journey to discovering his uniqueness.
The illustrations are beautiful and help kids to understand the story with the picture themselves. Overall this book is a learning journey for kids.
Perfect for 3+
This book is available on Amazon.
Feeling Special By Jennifer Kurani
Feeling Special is a delightful story with a strong message for children that everyone has different qualities, so no need to compare yourself with others. This book encourages children to discover their uniqueness and strength.
Turtle feels sad, and he thinks that he is ordinary. As all his friends are special, Squirrels can leap from branch to branch quickly, Bee makes honey, and Rabbit can hop high, so Turtle wants to feel special too. Soon rain starts, and he realizes that he is also special in his own way. Join Turtle on his journey to discovering his uniqueness.
The illustrations are beautiful and help kids to understand the story with the picture themselves. Overall this book is a learning journey for kids.
Perfect for 3+
This book is available on Amazon.
August 29, 2022
I received an electronic copy from the author through Story Monsters, Inc.
Turtle was sad as he compared himself to all of his friends. He felt they were all special and he was not. Finally, something happened and Turtle realized he had special gifts too. A family read to celebrate how each of us in unique. Readers will connect with Turtle and may share how they feel sad and ordinary too. They can do some brainstorming about ways Turtle is special before the story reveals how unique he is.
Turtle was sad as he compared himself to all of his friends. He felt they were all special and he was not. Finally, something happened and Turtle realized he had special gifts too. A family read to celebrate how each of us in unique. Readers will connect with Turtle and may share how they feel sad and ordinary too. They can do some brainstorming about ways Turtle is special before the story reveals how unique he is.
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