Books About Individuality · 627 titles considered

The Best Individuality Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about individuality? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Individuality

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941

The Moffats

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Moffats series

A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.

212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–16 · 1868

Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott, Anna Bond (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Little Women series

Four sisters navigate life's challenges while awaiting their father's return from war.

816 pages· 184,747 words· Est. 17 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,522,143 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

New Kid

By Jerry Craft · Book #1 in the New Kid series

A young artist navigates two worlds, struggling to fit in at a new school.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King Award (2020)
249 pages· 14,169 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 62,474 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Quinny & Hopper

Can two opposites defy school rules and stay friends amidst bullies and chaos?

240 pages· 29,882 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 765 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969

My Book about Me

Create your own story with Dr. Seuss in this interactive activity book about you!

60 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,994 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

The Thank You Book

Piggie wants to thank everyone, but Gerald fears someone important will be forgotten.

64 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 6,851 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

Smile

By Raina Telgemeier · Book #1 in the Smile series

A fall leads to dental drama and unexpected challenges for a sixth grader.

224 pages· 8,270 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 316,859 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Mac and Cheese

By Sarah Weeks, Jane Manning (Illustrator)

A playful cat loses his hat. Will his lazy friend help retrieve it?

32 pages· 370 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,589 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1993

The Giver

By Lois Lowry · Book #1 in the Giver Quartet series

A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world.

246 pages· 43,655 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,879,912 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day

A young girl navigates a school event where everyone is encouraged to wear pajamas to class, while she wants to wear a fancy nightgown.

32 pages· 479 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,667 ratings
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Individuality Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about individuality for the youngest readers and listeners.

People People

Ages 0–3

I Love All of Me

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Celebrate self-love from head to toe in this joyful storybook.

Tacky the Penguin

Ages 3–6 · 1988

An odd penguin's quirks might save his colony from danger.

Giraffes Can't Dance

Ages 3–5 · 2012

A giraffe finds his rhythm and learns to dance.

Masha and Her Sisters

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Discover how different sisters fit perfectly together.

The Hair Book

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Celebrate every kind of hair and embrace your unique beauty.

Tough Chicks

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Three chicks defy farm expectations, proving they're more than just cute.

The Family Book

Ages 2–5 · 2003

Discover the beauty in every family's unique form and strength.

Whoever You Are

Ages 0–3 · 1997

Discover the universal bond that unites children worldwide.

Christopher Pumpkin

Ages 2–5 · 2020

A pumpkin must embrace his uniqueness to fit into a spooky Halloween party.

You Be You

Ages 4–5 · 2011

A young fish discovers the beauty in ocean diversity.

On the Night You Were Born

Ages 0–4 · 2005

Celebrate the magic and wonder of the night you were born.

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Individuality Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about individuality for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Ages 4–7 · 1961

Three friends balance apples on their heads. Can they keep them up?

The Nose Book

Ages 3–6 · 1970

Discover the surprising secrets and quirks of noses.

The Best Chef in Second Grade

Ages 5–7 · 2011

A young boy tries to find a dish that his whole family will enjoy in time for a visit from a famous chef.

Fred and Ted Go Camping

Ages 4–7 · 2005

Two friends go on a camping trip in the woods.

Duck, Duck, Porcupine!
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Duck, Duck, Porcupine!

Ages 5–7 · 2016

A group of animal friends have various outdoor adventures together.

The Foot Book

Ages 3–6 · 1968

Discover the world of opposites through playful rhymes and feet adventures.

You Are Special
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You Are Special

Ages 4–7 · 1997

A wooden boy struggles to find his place in a world where his worth is determined by the stickers given to him by his peers.

A Bad Case of Stripes

Ages 4–8 · 1998

A girl wakes up with stripes and struggles to cope with the reactions of those around her

Sadie and the Silver Shoes

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Sadie's prized shoe is lost. How will she cope with just one?

The Art of Miss Chew

Ages 5–8 · 2012

A young artist battles a teacher's doubt to pursue her passion for art.

A Girl and Her Gator

Ages 3–5 · 2006

A girl finds an alligator in her hair. What will she do?

Remarkably You
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Remarkably You

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Celebrate individuality and embrace your unique self in a world that often demands conformity.

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Individuality Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about individuality for developing and independent readers.

The Wide-Awake Princess

Ages 10–14 · 2010

Annie must find her sister's true love to break a sleeping curse on the castle.

Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot

Ages 6–10 · 2010

A clever girl devises an unusual plan to obtain a tiny treasure.

Lunch Walks Among Us

Ages 7–10 · 2003

A young girl tries to fit in with her classmates by changing her behavior and appearance, but ultimately saves the day with her unique skills and personality

Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker
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Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and staying true to herself.

Emily of New Moon

Ages 10–13 · 1923

Orphaned Emily faces a new life with stern relatives and hostile classmates.

Fox & Rabbit

Ages 6–9 · 2020

Two friends go on a series of adventures together, starting with a trip to the fair and ending with a successful lemonade stand.

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade
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Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade

Ages 5–8 · 2010

A first grader faces her fears without her magical tutu. Can she find courage within?

Uglies
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Uglies

Ages 12–18 · 2005

Tally must choose: betray a friend or remain an 'Ugly' forever.

Lost and Found

Ages 8–12 · 2008

Twins exploit a school error, leading to unexpected discoveries.

Sophie the Awesome
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Sophie the Awesome

Ages 7–9 · 2010

Can Sophie prove she's truly awesome despite challenges from a pesky classmate?

Stargirl

Ages 12–18 · 2000

A unique student challenges conformity, igniting love and conflict at Mica High.

Cornbread & Poppy

Ages 6–8 · 2022

Two friends embark on a journey to find food during a harsh winter.

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