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appearances vs. reality

Books about appearances vs. reality for readers of all ages.

Cover of The Tale of Custard the Dragon

The Tale of Custard the Dragon

Ogden Nash

Ages 4–10couragebravery

Cover of Tough Boris

Tough Boris

Mem Fox, Kathryn Brown

Ages 3–8acceptanceappearances vs. reality

Cover of Disturbing behavior

Disturbing behavior

John Whitman, Scott Rosenberg

Ages 13–18mysteryappearances vs. reality