Joshua has to get glasses, and he feels sad. He doesn't want to be different from the other kids in school, so he wishes that everyone would be just like him. What happens when his wish comes true? Is this what Joshua expected? He discovers that there may be a problem with his perfect wish. Joshua learns the lesson that it is better to be an individual. It's okay to be different, to be special, to be unique. A picture book for children, Every, Just Like Me, encourages children to embrace their uniqueness. Through Joshua's special wish, it shows that individual differences are what make each person special.