Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates.

Pete the Cat wants to look cool for school and he takes suggestions of what to wear. But he learns that the best way to be cool is just to be yourself.

Tired of doing tricks in a circus, a large spotted animal decides he wants to be something different such as a mouse, an elephant, or a giraffe.

"Most beavers have two front teeth. And then there's Buck. Unlike the rest of his family, he has one gigantic front tooth--and he hates it! His tooth ruins everything for him, especially the Annual Talent Show. Whatever Buck tries to do for the contest--whistle, walk on stilts, blow bubbles--his tooth gets in the way. Can Buck learn to embrace his inner tooth?"--Amazon.com.

A frog who yearns to be any animal that's cute and warm discovers that being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.

"Emily starts each day in a celebration of all that is wonderful in her world. Emily loves her hair, her family, her dog, her friends, and her home. And she loves to sing, dance and play. In this story, young readers will be encouraged to celebrate their own uniqueness as something to love, embrace, and shout about as they follow Emily on her journey - a journey affirming her love of all the people and things that make her happy."--P. [2] of cover....

"A giraffe struggles to feel comfortable with his neck"--

"Jane the dog doesn't have a unique talent in the circus like the rest of her family, until the ringmaster discovers what is truly special about her"--Provided by publisher.

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity.

Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.