Fitting In

Name: Fitting In
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510772106
Price: 32.99 NZD
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An Inclusive Story Celebrating What Makes You Unique!

By Haruka Aoki and John Olson

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Fitting In by Haruka Aoki and John Olson is a delightful story that follows the journey of a young animal who feels out of place among its peers. Throughout the narrative, themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery are explored, as the protagonist learns that being different is something to be celebrated rather than hidden. Set in a vibrant and engaging world, the book encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and find their own special place in the world.
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Fitting In

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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming children's story about friendship, acceptance, and discovering the courage to be yourself. Filled with charming illustrations and delightful characters, it offers valuable lessons on embracing individuality while fostering a warm sense of belonging.

Fitting In

Square tries to find into a world of circles by pretending to be one, until an unexpected event makes Square learn to celebrate being different.

Description

Age range 3 to 8

A heart-warming, inclusive, and whimsical picture book about a square trying to fit into a world of circles. This book celebrates what makes everyone unique and special.

In a world of circles, Square feels different! In public, Square wears extra shapes to try to fit in, but pretending to be a circle all the time is hard work.

When Square trips and falls at a big, beautiful circle party, everyone learns the truth about Square's identity. In the end, Square realises many friends are different shapes, too, and learns to celebrate the uniqueness of every shape (including the square!).

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Fitting In by Haruka Aoki and John Olson is celebrated for its empowering message about self-acceptance and the joy of embracing one's uniqueness. It uses vibrant illustrations and friendly shape characters to convey themes of individuality and community acceptance, making it popular in social-emotional learning collections. The book encourages readers, both children and adults, to recognise that true belonging comes from being oneself and challenges societal pressures to conform.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510772106

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: 40 color illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 446g

Pages: 44

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Haruka Aoki John Olson LGBTQ+

About the Author

Haruka Aoki (she / they) is a Japanese artist, poet, and award-winning illustrator. Her work aims to inspire individuals with both wit and sincerity as her hand-drawn characters engage the world around them. As a child of parents who travelled around the world, often unsure of where "home" would be next, Haruka found and continues to find comfort in nature and community, a constant starting point in their work.

John Olson (he / they) is a graphic designer, art director, illustrator, and performance artist living in Harlem. Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, he spent seven years in Columbus, Ohio before adopting NYC as his home. John has an undergraduate degree from the Columbus College of Art and Design and a masters degree from Pratt Institute. Along with his love of design, John has a passion for LGBTQ activism and visual storytelling.