Christina McKeon You're NOT a Monkey

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Charlotte is a kind, little girl who loves to swing on the monkey bars and have lots of fun! But having glasses turns Charlotte's world upside down. The bullies start being mean, and she begins feeling more and more like an outsider.During recess one day, Charlotte decides to go for a walk and discovers a monkey in the trees. Looking closer she sees that the monkey is blue! As Charlotte and the blue monkey talk, they discover that they have a lot in common and a new friendship begins.Charlotte's story teaches children that being different is what makes each of us special in our own ways and that we should always be kind.