I was given this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Little Bit Different is a simple book with a very strong message. Great for little ones. The illustrations are charming and very unique. I would suggest this book for fans of Jon Klassen.

The bit of crude humor at the end didn't quite land with me, but won't offend fans of contemporary children's media (i.e. Trolls, Boss Baby, etc).

Definitely worth the look!

Where would we be without individuals and personalities? This is a fun, short and cutely-illustrated book for young children about the joy of being an individual.

Among the ploofs, Shoof is definitely an individual, but at first, Shoof is shunned. It's only when minds are opened and individuality is finally appreciated, that Shoof finds a place in this world. Whether Shoof's friend's talents will be appreciated is another matter! I commend this as a worthy read for young children.

The artwork is very simple, but it is cute. The concept is very simple, but it carries a big message. This is a very simple show of how differences are good and don’t have to be a bad thing just because it isn’t the same as everything/everyone else.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing fro providing me with an ARC.

This was a very simple book.
The color scheme was intentionally basic.
I read it with my four year old and he enjoyed it, and answered back when I said "isn't it awesome".
It wasn't as straight forward the teaching from this expect that some people like new things, different things.
It was a simple and enjoyable book and could be a good small paper back book.

The Ploofers are a family that do everything the same and together. When one little Ploofer deviates from the norm, the story takes off.
This is a sweet book for the youngest students in my Media Center. I know they will enjoy the illustrations which will be a good starting point to discuss the themes of acceptance and diversity.

I really wanted to enjoy this book as the blurb sounded so poignant and powerful yet I was left incredibly disappointed. I really didn't think this book addressed the topic of difference and how people respond to difference in an accessible, engaging or moving way at all.

Rejection then acceptance and on to celebration.

Meet the ploofers. The ploofers have been practising something special which they all want to do at the exact same time. Will they be th next America’s Got Talent? When they do perform, one little ploofers does something different! When one little ploofer goes against the usual flow of things, the rest of them turn their backs on hiim. Just like in real life sadly. But wait a minute... someone recognizes the beauty in being different which sparks a change in attitude of everyone.
This is a happy little reading experience for both the adult and child, creating the opportunity to spark. meaningful discussions about people's differences and how we accept and value them.
I think the ploofers have more to say. Sequel please...

This was an interesting simple picture book about being different and accepting others differences. It would be fun to ask students to interpret the story and have them put words to the book.