Jeanne Mattei

The Land of Harmony: Embrace Our Differences & There Can Be Harmony! Jeanne Mattei 1st edition

The Land of Harmony is a story with a very important lesson for young children. The main character, Grizzie, has to move with his family from the planet he grew up where everyone pretty much looks and acts the same. At his new home on the planet Zubie, he has to finish up the year at a new school. He soon discovers that no one on this planet looks like anyone else. He is surrounded by creatures that are all very strange and peculiar. He is nervous and scared but soon discovers that they are very happy and get along very well with each other. They embrace and appreciate all the things that make them different from each other. These characters live in a land of harmony because they encourage a behavior of acceptance. This story can be used in support of anti-bullying lessons with young children in an effort to prevent future bullying behavior.