Self-Acceptance & Empathy

This pack includes a FREE Book.

(Pack value $124.95)


No two children are the same, but sometimes it can be hard for them to accept their own differences or embrace those of their peers.

This curated list of EK Books covers topics such as vision impairment, skin conditions, belonging and acceptance. 
With beautiful illustrations and sensitive storytelling, these books will give children a new perspective on what makes them different, while also opening their world view to those that have different backgrounds and abilities from themselves. 


Pack Contents: 

Boldilocks (July 2025)*
Freddy the Not-Teddy (Download Teacher’s Notes)
Mitchell Itches (Download Teacher’s Notes)
Nobody Likes Monday (Download Teacher’s Notes)
FREE Book:The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses (Download Teacher’s Notes)

*Any books in a pack that are purchased prior to release will be sent in the month specified.

Boldilocks

SPECIFICATIONS: 9781921966378 | Hardback | 32 Pages | 

Boldilocks is a boy with hair so spectacular and shimmering that everyone looks at him, embarrassing him wherever he goes. But when Pa takes him to the hairdresser to do something about it, something unexpected happens. With a little salon magic and a whole lot of love, much more than hair is transformed. Boldilocks celebrates the power of community and being confident in your skin (and hair), and will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt a little bit embarrassed about how they look.


Freddy the Not-Teddy

SPECIFICATIONS: 9781922539090  | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Freddy is Jonah’s favourite stuffed toy, but no one knows quite what Freddy is – a funky duck, a peculiar platypus, a punk rock penguin? He’s certainly not a Teddy, but that won’t stop him from being the star of the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in this inspiring story about inclusion, friendship and staying true to yourself.


The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925335996 | 215 x 288 mm / 8.5 x 11.25 inches | Hardback | 32 Pages

Sam doesn’t like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn’t recognize him — she says he must be a new superhero. But Sam doesn’t want to be a superhero. He just wants to be himself. Eventually, with a bit of confidence and a lot of humour, Sam finds out that wearing glasses isn’t so bad — and people still like him just the way he is after all.


Mitchell Itches

SPECIFICATIONS: 9781922539724 | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

In a world where eczema affects up to one in five kids, Mitchell’s uplifting story resonates. Young readers will learn both how difficult it is for those who live with eczema and, if they have the condition, that there are ways to make life more bearable. Despite bullying and discomfort, Mitchell stays strong with his family and friends by his side.


Nobody Likes Monday

SPECIFICATIONS: 9781922539847 | 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Nobody likes Monday – and she has the letters of complaint to prove it. Nobody Likes Monday uses humour and vibrant illustrations to tell a story that encourages self-acceptance and embracing our differences. It aims to show that we all have value, despite how we may see ourselves. Everybody has negatives in their lives, but when we take a moment to consider our own gifts and talents, it becomes clear that we all have positives too.

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