This picture book biography a little known figure (who was not so little) will make for a good bit of reading for those who feel awkward, and as if they don’t quite fit in. Anna never did fit in — she was taller than her mother by the age of six — but she had a definite sense of adventure and found a way to use her unusual height to help her see the world. I like the way the book gently describes the ups and downs we all face, regardless of our individual struggles, by sharing the differences between good days and glum days. The author’s note in the back offers additional details as well as photos to remind the students that this is indeed a true story.