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Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

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Real kids, real diversity, and real emotions instill respect for what we all share in common and our individual differences. The best parts are the monologues from children who are incredibly aware of themselves as individuals, how they are different, and what that means to them. I am from the generation where "Free to Be You and Me" (which focused mostly on the commonalities and differences between men and women) was shown in all local public schools. In addition to sex role differences, this video takes on issues of race, size, disablity, language barriers, blindness, and other individual characteristics which are explained by real children. This video is appropriate for ages 3 through adult and will promote an understanding, tolerance and respect for peoples' differences.

My husband and I recorded this show from HBO on a whim, hoping it might interest our 2 year old. Well, all of us love it! My husband, myself, my 2 year old and my 13 month old. The show is filled with wonderful stories narrated by well known celebrities, as well as commentary from children. It almost reminds me of "Kids Say the Darndest Things" which is a show I truly miss. The show celebrates poetry from Langston Hughes, one of my favorites and the music is fabulous. My 2 year old gets so excited every time he hears "Make Your Own Kind of Music" by The Mamas and The Papas now. I had never heard of it before and love it now, too!

This show is just wonderful and I can't wait to get my permanent copy on dvd!

Everyone should see these videos...They are wonderful. I love the perspective that the video take about ability awareness!

Amazing, short movie about what it's like to be different as a kid...it was eye opening for my 5 year old who's heading off to kindegarten. I was happy to be able to explain some things to her about being open to differences, kindness and inclusion using this movie as a tool. Fantastic.

This is a wonderful video about diversity. It is geared toward children and shows a multitude of children with differing abilities and experiences. The video shows children of different races, ages, genders and social classes. A MUST SEE!!

This show was adorable, especially the second part about how children deal with their differences. Seeing the things that they go through every day is amazing. It's sad and heartwarming all at the same time. As an 18 year old, I watched this with my 47 year old mother. We both loved it. She has shown it to all her friends. Everyone loves it. I would recommend that everyone see this, at any age.

She doesn't care for the cartoons...as with any other cartoon show. She loves to see the children and hear them talk. I think this is a great video for very young children to teach them EARLY about being different in many ways AND accepting all our differences.

The video is NOT long so know that it's only 30 minutes long.