A children's book by Melissa Serrurier
Unique Just Like Me
Pip the penguin feels left out because he's different. With the help of a wise friend, he discovers that the very things that make him different are what make him special.
- For
- Young readers
- Format
- Paperback, 30 pages
- Publisher
- Nightingale Books
- Published
- 30 July 2026
About the story
Pip is a little penguin who doesn't feel like he fits in. Everyone else seems to be the same, and Pip notices every way that he isn't.
When a wise friend shows him a different way of seeing himself, Pip learns that his differences aren't something to hide. They're part of what makes him who he is, and they're a gift he can share with others.
Unique Just Like Me celebrates self-worth, belonging and the unique gifts every child has to offer. It's perfect for young readers learning to embrace what makes them one of a kind.
For families and classrooms
Pip's story is a gentle way to start conversations about difference, kindness and belonging.
Read together
Ask: how did Pip feel at the start of the story, and what changed? What makes you unique?
In the classroom
Use Pip's journey to explore inclusion, empathy and celebrating the strengths everyone brings to the group.
Bring Pip home
Available now from Pegasus Publishers, and from Amazon and Waterstones.