Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match
Monica Brown Β· 2011
Age 5-6F&P L
π The Atlantic 65 Essential (2025)
View on Open Library βAbout 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 β 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