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World of Kids Emotions
Notre Diversité Nous Rend Plus Fort: le Livre pour Enfant sur les Émotions Sociales, sur la Diversité et la Gentillesse
If you want to teach your child to accept himself and others as they are, then this picture book about diversity will be your best assistant. It will help your little ones to respect all the differences that make us unique.
In this kids’ book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique—which is great! Nicky is afraid that his friends will not accept him because of his new reading glasses. By talking to his peers on the way to school, he discovers the beauty of diversity and realizes that our diversity is actually our strength.
This children’s book contains lovely hand-drawn illustrations and charming rhymes. With an extra coloring page inside, this book will help your children:
to accept and celebrate diversity
to be kind to those who are different
to love themselves the way they are
to boost self-confidence
★★★Awards & Recognition★★★
This social emotional book for kids is a continuation of Nick’s adventures from the “World of Kids’ Emotions” series. Previously released books of the series became Amazon Bestsellers.
“This diversity book is one of the best 1st grade reading books I have ever practiced with my 6-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy. This book teaches that it’s okay to be different and helps to cope with the lack of self-confidence.” – Samantha
“This preschool book turned out to be perfect for my 4 and 5 years old kindergarten students who simply adore it. It explains the meaning of diversity and inclusion very well and is a wonderful tool for my teaching activities.” – Susan
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Even if you have tried everything, this adorable picture book will surely encourage your child to be kinder and more confident. It is perfectly suited for toddlers, preschool kids ages 3-5, as well as older ones ages 6-10.
In this kids’ book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique—which is great! Nicky is afraid that his friends will not accept him because of his new reading glasses. By talking to his peers on the way to school, he discovers the beauty of diversity and realizes that our diversity is actually our strength.
This children’s book contains lovely hand-drawn illustrations and charming rhymes. With an extra coloring page inside, this book will help your children:
to accept and celebrate diversity
to be kind to those who are different
to love themselves the way they are
to boost self-confidence
★★★Awards & Recognition★★★
This social emotional book for kids is a continuation of Nick’s adventures from the “World of Kids’ Emotions” series. Previously released books of the series became Amazon Bestsellers.
“This diversity book is one of the best 1st grade reading books I have ever practiced with my 6-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy. This book teaches that it’s okay to be different and helps to cope with the lack of self-confidence.” – Samantha
“This preschool book turned out to be perfect for my 4 and 5 years old kindergarten students who simply adore it. It explains the meaning of diversity and inclusion very well and is a wonderful tool for my teaching activities.” – Susan
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Even if you have tried everything, this adorable picture book will surely encourage your child to be kinder and more confident. It is perfectly suited for toddlers, preschool kids ages 3-5, as well as older ones ages 6-10.
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November 1, 2021
A book about diversity that centres a white boy…
I bought this for my mixed race niece but I think this is for white kids. I wanted to get her a book that showed people who looked like her and her family and all the different ways families can appear because the world is diverse. And this book does a good job of showing diversity through the art. But this actual writing is focused on a very one sided diversity. The main characters worry about wearing glasses is compared to themes of race and religion which are not the same, even to children. It somehow compares his insecurity about wearing glasses to things that can actually make the world a lot harder for people. It’s true that everyone is different but I think this book could have been a lot better had the main character not been the same main character we always see.
The book also shies away from naming a lot of these differences which I think is unhelpful for children who are still learning about the world and people e.g. It’s okay to call someone deaf or black or muslim, etc. Labels are often helpful for children to understand things.
On balance, I enjoyed the acceptance for children and their emotions though this is (obviously) a lot better in the rest of the series. I appreciate what this book was trying to do but I don’t think it did a very good job. The best part of this book is the art which shows some real diversity and the world we live in.
I bought this for my mixed race niece but I think this is for white kids. I wanted to get her a book that showed people who looked like her and her family and all the different ways families can appear because the world is diverse. And this book does a good job of showing diversity through the art. But this actual writing is focused on a very one sided diversity. The main characters worry about wearing glasses is compared to themes of race and religion which are not the same, even to children. It somehow compares his insecurity about wearing glasses to things that can actually make the world a lot harder for people. It’s true that everyone is different but I think this book could have been a lot better had the main character not been the same main character we always see.
The book also shies away from naming a lot of these differences which I think is unhelpful for children who are still learning about the world and people e.g. It’s okay to call someone deaf or black or muslim, etc. Labels are often helpful for children to understand things.
On balance, I enjoyed the acceptance for children and their emotions though this is (obviously) a lot better in the rest of the series. I appreciate what this book was trying to do but I don’t think it did a very good job. The best part of this book is the art which shows some real diversity and the world we live in.
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September 21, 2023This book fully captures what my project is about. "Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger" by Elizabeth Cole is about a group of friends that come together despite their differences. They encourage and support each other. The cast of characters include various children of different ethnic backgrounds as well as a character that is disabled. The first child mentioned is scared of being different due to wearing glasses. "I don't like my new glasses. They're so big, round, and blue. Being different from other kids is something scary and new. So what should I do? Should I hide them in my backpack or maybe in my pencil case? I'm afraid everyone will tease me when they see them on my face." The rhyming creates a fun and playful tone although the words are sad. Through Moebius' code of lines, children will be able to pick up the comfortability yet nervous energy in this scene. The glasses are very distinct and they use harsh dark lines to signal that the glasses are out of place. Everything else in the scene is drawn with thin lines to signify comfortability and ease within the character's home. The whole book dives deep into insecurities that children that are different have and how they can embrace that.
October 8, 2021
I have read a couple of Elizabeth Cole’s books so I was confident that Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger would help adults teach children about acceptance of diversity.
Nicky is afraid the other kids at school will make fun of him with his new glasses but when his friend has new braces that she’s excited about, and she tells him she likes his glasses, he realizes that it’ll be okay.
I like that this book includes many aspects of diversity so that children will learn that being different is okay. Perhaps it will encourage some kids to not make fun of children who are different. The one thing that I wish was included is kids who are overweight or kids who smaller than “normal.”
Once again, Elizabeth Cole has done a good job at helping adults to teach children about an issue in a fun way. With gorgeous colorful illustrations and rhyming text, it’s a great way for kids to learn while they’re enjoying the story.
Nicky is afraid the other kids at school will make fun of him with his new glasses but when his friend has new braces that she’s excited about, and she tells him she likes his glasses, he realizes that it’ll be okay.
I like that this book includes many aspects of diversity so that children will learn that being different is okay. Perhaps it will encourage some kids to not make fun of children who are different. The one thing that I wish was included is kids who are overweight or kids who smaller than “normal.”
Once again, Elizabeth Cole has done a good job at helping adults to teach children about an issue in a fun way. With gorgeous colorful illustrations and rhyming text, it’s a great way for kids to learn while they’re enjoying the story.
March 14, 2023
The book Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger follows Nick as he navigates through this day with his new glasses. Nick is insecure about his new glasses and is tempted to hide them from his friends until he sees his friend Sarah confident in her new braces. The rest of the book highlights different races, ethnicities, genders, languages, religions, cultures, and physical abilities. The book also just highlights differences in general, such as clothing choice or preferring to get around by walking or riding a bike. I love this book because it is truly diverse and includes many different aspects. I really like the line, "Every day, I respect those who are different from me." The cover of this book is very diverse, which fits in with the images throughout the book. If you look closely at each page, there are so many things to notice about the differences between the characters.
October 1, 2021
Very emotional & Very Relatable, it brought me to tears.
I love this book, it’s not just for kids; adults should learn from this story. I love how it is conveyed, how beautifully the emotions are written, how well the views are expressed. It’s a colorful, children’s story book, full of learning and full of wisdom. I could relate to the whole story, being unique, being different, being hesitant at times because of your true self, scared that when you are authentic, you may not get accepted. But then the story shows you all the different side of life, culture, lifestyle, individuality. I will read this to my kids because I am sure this will remind them of who we are in this world - Uniquely beautiful.
I love this book, it’s not just for kids; adults should learn from this story. I love how it is conveyed, how beautifully the emotions are written, how well the views are expressed. It’s a colorful, children’s story book, full of learning and full of wisdom. I could relate to the whole story, being unique, being different, being hesitant at times because of your true self, scared that when you are authentic, you may not get accepted. But then the story shows you all the different side of life, culture, lifestyle, individuality. I will read this to my kids because I am sure this will remind them of who we are in this world - Uniquely beautiful.
October 8, 2021
Nick is worried! He wears blue glasses to read and thinks the other kids won’t like him.
He is in for a surprise as he goes about his day. His good friend has braces!
Other children have differences that make them different & diverse. One child who does not hear well has learned sign language and communicates with his hands.
“We are all so different, it makes us all unique. From the way we smile and walk, to the way we speak.”
The book does point out that no matter how different we are, we all have the same thing. We all have a heart that feels feelings like love, grief, anger and fear.
This book has a lovely gentle message about diversity. Geared toward the younger elementary age school child.
Diversity does make us stronger!
He is in for a surprise as he goes about his day. His good friend has braces!
Other children have differences that make them different & diverse. One child who does not hear well has learned sign language and communicates with his hands.
“We are all so different, it makes us all unique. From the way we smile and walk, to the way we speak.”
The book does point out that no matter how different we are, we all have the same thing. We all have a heart that feels feelings like love, grief, anger and fear.
This book has a lovely gentle message about diversity. Geared toward the younger elementary age school child.
Diversity does make us stronger!
October 17, 2022
Really, really good book for young children. Especially for the generation of today that is adapting at a fast rate and young children that are getting exposed to particular things at such a young age through the use of social media etc. This book will help children to understand that it's okay to be different and learn that everyone is different in their own ways, and we shouldn't make fun of that but show kindness.
Each one of us being different in our own ways makes us who we are, and we should embrace that. Just because one is black, and another is white or one wears glasses and another doesn't, that shouldn't define us, but we should all be equal and everyone else should be treated equally also.
Each one of us being different in our own ways makes us who we are, and we should embrace that. Just because one is black, and another is white or one wears glasses and another doesn't, that shouldn't define us, but we should all be equal and everyone else should be treated equally also.
October 20, 2025
Reader Response: I enjoyed reading Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger. It's an inspirational story that highlights how each individual is unique in their own way. The children in the book learn that distinctions in look, language, and origin are what distinguishes their society. The drawings are vibrant and colorful, and the book communicates an important message about being nice and welcoming others.
Incorporating this book into a classroom lesson on diversity and kindness would be a successful teaching method. After reading, children could discuss what makes them unique or develop drawings that illustrate their family or cultural heritage. This activity would help kids appreciate variety and understand the value of treating everyone equally and respectfully.
Incorporating this book into a classroom lesson on diversity and kindness would be a successful teaching method. After reading, children could discuss what makes them unique or develop drawings that illustrate their family or cultural heritage. This activity would help kids appreciate variety and understand the value of treating everyone equally and respectfully.
October 21, 2025
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger is great book for children as well as adults using to teach their children. This book shows different types of colors, hair styles, emotions, etc and says that it is okay to be different and unique in your own way. The little boy was scared to show up to school with his glasses, little did he know his friend just got braces and she was excited to show them off. This is when he realized that it is okay, don't be embarrassed. A lot of children get nervous when they appear to be different, they often think they will get bullied because they aren't like everyone else. This book can teach those children that no one is the same.\, everyone is different in their own way.
October 17, 2021
The strength and beauty of diversity
Nicky has new glasses, but he is afraid to wear them because others will find this odd and laugh with him.
This rhyming book with beautiful illustrations is a sweet and easy read for little kids. The book contains an important lesson: no matter what skin you have, what dreams you dream, what is your nationality, or what religion you believe, no matter if you fall in love with a girl or a boy, or what clothes you wear, no matter if you are in a wheelchair or not, everybody has a place, and it so nice you can be whoever you are or want to be.
I recommend!
Nicky has new glasses, but he is afraid to wear them because others will find this odd and laugh with him.
This rhyming book with beautiful illustrations is a sweet and easy read for little kids. The book contains an important lesson: no matter what skin you have, what dreams you dream, what is your nationality, or what religion you believe, no matter if you fall in love with a girl or a boy, or what clothes you wear, no matter if you are in a wheelchair or not, everybody has a place, and it so nice you can be whoever you are or want to be.
I recommend!
October 14, 2022
This is an artful book of colorful characters and couplet rhymes about how our differences make us all unique and how that builds a strong community. It also introduces feelings like anxiousness, patience, and other emotions and how we all have some emotions in common, and introduces the concept of different types of religions. It is encouraging for children to accept themselves, as well as others, respectfully.
December 3, 2023
This book is about diverse children, children using glasses, children using braces, children that just are different from each other. This book can teach our children learn about differences and how is ok to be different from the way we look to the way we speak and we all should respect all differences. I would like to use this book during Social Emotional reading for children in preschool to second or third grade.
April 24, 2024
I chose this book because the title caught my attention and it turned out to be a really good read. Usually, when i think about diversity, I always just think about it in relations to race/nationality and maybe gender. I never thought about how diversity is categorized by so many other characteristics such as disabilities, social groups, etc. This book will be helpful to introduce in the classroom because it teaches children that everybody is different and its ok to be friends with people who are not like you. I love it!
February 16, 2024
This book is not your typical 'boring stereotypical norm society standards.' I can see myself reading this book as a read-aloud to my future students. This would show a great opportunity to share about how being different is normal and no need for change. This book would be great for any age groups and gives an idea on what the students think about differences around the world.
March 2, 2025
This is a great book that teaches kids about the beauty of diversity and how our differences make us stronger. It also helps children understand and talk about their emotions, which is key for building empathy and respect for one another. After reading this book to the class I can give situational scenarios. Kids will participate by saying how that would make them feel and how they can help.
February 25, 2026
I love this book because it is such an important message about kindness, acceptance, and celebrating what makes everyone unique. The story does a great job helping children understand that our differences are what bring people together and make communities better. It’s a sweet, meaningful book that encourages empathy and reminds readers that everyone belongs.
October 3, 2021
Great book about diversity!
I truly enjoy reading this book. I have had classrooms with this type of diversity. I could relate to this story in so many ways. Great job Elizabeth Cole!
I truly enjoy reading this book. I have had classrooms with this type of diversity. I could relate to this story in so many ways. Great job Elizabeth Cole!
April 22, 2022
"Sarah has new braces and she doesn't look sad. Diversity is of value,, no matter what others may say. I guess we are all different in some special way." While I appreciate the intentions of this book, but the execution is wanting.
April 25, 2024
Hermoso cuento.
Ideal para trabajar en la clínica y con los chicos
Hermoso cuento.
Ideal para trabajar en la clínica y con los chicos.
Ideal para trabajar en el salón
Y con familia
Ideal para trabajar en la clínica y con los chicos
Hermoso cuento.
Ideal para trabajar en la clínica y con los chicos.
Ideal para trabajar en el salón
Y con familia
November 10, 2024
I really liked the book it helps children to realize that it is okay to be different that different is good. In this book the little boy was sad he had to wear glasses until he saw his friend who just got her braces and then he started to except his diversity and love himself just the way he was.
January 7, 2025
Beautifully well-written. An excellent book to teach everyone about diversity, inclusion and empathy.
I really appreciate the fact that this book is dedicated to children as it’s important to teach them, from a very young age, the great values of empathy , tolerance and acceptance.
I really appreciate the fact that this book is dedicated to children as it’s important to teach them, from a very young age, the great values of empathy , tolerance and acceptance.
October 2, 2021
Another valuable, beautifully illustrated and written children's picture book. This book is ideal for school-age children. It is a must have for any parent or teacher!
October 12, 2021
beautiful message
This book has a beautiful message of equality and the illustrations are a great way to show kids we are all the same even when we are different.
This book has a beautiful message of equality and the illustrations are a great way to show kids we are all the same even when we are different.
August 4, 2022
I appreciate the sentiment in this book, but I wish it didn't centre on a caucasian boy who is worried about wearing glasses.
October 20, 2022
fantastic book!!
Amazing book about in diversity and how we celebrate our differences. A great book to add to your child’s library.
Amazing book about in diversity and how we celebrate our differences. A great book to add to your child’s library.
October 20, 2022
diversity makes us stronger!
Diversity isn’t just about race or physical abilities. We all have something that makes us unique, and this book wonderfully celebrates that. Well done!
Diversity isn’t just about race or physical abilities. We all have something that makes us unique, and this book wonderfully celebrates that. Well done!
August 11, 2023
Excellent book
Good for little kids starting to learn about differences, equality and acceptance.
Will definitely get more books in this series.
Good for little kids starting to learn about differences, equality and acceptance.
Will definitely get more books in this series.
November 13, 2023
The book teaches you to learn to accept and celebrate diversity instead of thinking of it negatively.
November 29, 2023
GOOD MESSAGE
February 28, 2024
Beautiful book to bring in a classroom. Help surveys understand the impact each individual has regardless of their uniqueness. It’s easy to understand and the text is overly clear to read.
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