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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match

Monica Brown · 2011

5-6 岁F&P L
🏆 The Atlantic 65 Essential (2025)
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About This Book

Marisol has red hair and brown skin. She speaks English and Spanish. She wears polka dots with stripes. Everyone says she doesn't match — but Marisol likes being Marisol, mismatched and perfectly herself.

Why This Age

The celebration of mixed identity and nonconformity speaks directly to 5-6 year olds solidifying their sense of self.

How to Use

  • Dress in mismatched clothes together for fun
  • Discuss: 'What parts of YOU don't match what people expect?'
  • Talk about bilingual identities and cultural mixing