Wasatch County Library

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of hisclassmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

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.

A character enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that someday it will excel at something.

The Duchess of Whimsy has absolutely no interest in the Earl of Norm until he makes a sandwich that causes her to look at him in an entirely different way.

"Duck and Cat discover that being yourself--makes for being the best of friends"--

Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters.

"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.

A little ghost struggles to accept his differences when he manifests as a hot and heavy quilt instead of a floating, soaring white sheet.

"The cyclical nature of day and night frames a heartfelt exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together"--

From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's stick-out ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like.