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A gentle, allegorical embrace that reminds the reader of their inherent, unshakeable worth. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with You Are Special.

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01
Best of all
Max Lucado
A gentle, rustic fable that warms the heart while teaching a quiet lesson about inherent worth and humility.
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- tender
- uplifting
- earnest
- gentle
02
Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories
Arthur Stanley Maxwell · 1928
A cozy, nostalgic collection of gentle moral tales designed to soothe children to sleep while instilling old-fashioned virtues.
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- earnest
- gentle
- reassuring
03
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Emily Winfield Martin
A tender, dreamy lullaby celebrating the boundless potential of a child and the unconditional love of a parent.
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- warm
- earnest
- unconditional love
04
The Mixed-Up Chameleon
Eric Carle
A brightly colored, cumulative romp that celebrates the silly, joyful magic of being exactly who you are.
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- gentle
- reassuring
05
Papa, please get the moon for me
Eric Carle
A tender, interactive bedtime journey that stretches the boundaries of the page to capture the boundless nature of a parent's love.
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- earnest
- gentle
06
The Classic Tale of the Velveteen Rabbit
Margery Williams · 1991
A gentle, tear-jerking meditation on how the act of being loved profoundly and painfully transforms us into our truest selves.
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- tender
- earnest
- gentle
- unconditional love
07
Junkyard wonders
Patricia Polacco
A deeply uplifting journey of underestimated students discovering their own genius through the eyes of a mentor who believes in them.
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- uplifting
- earnest
08
Hug machine
Scott Campbell
A burst of pure, unadulterated joy that wraps you in a warm, enthusiastic embrace.
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- warm
- earnest
- unconditional love
09
Clown
Quentin Blake · 1995
A kinetic, wordless journey of resilience that proves even the most discarded things can find their way to a loving home.
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- tender
- earnest
10
The Man Who Loved Clowns
June Rae Wood · 1992
A tender, bittersweet exploration of family, grief, and the quiet courage required to step out of the shadows and trust others.
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- tender
- earnest
11
The hand-me-down doll
Steven Kroll · 1983
A tender, wistful journey of a forgotten toy searching for a place to belong.
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- tender
- earnest
- gentle
12
Stand tall, Molly Lou Melon
Patty Lovell · 1994
A joyful, chest-puffing celebration of owning exactly who you are, quirks and all.
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- warm
- uplifting

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