This amazing book is the culmination of two years of travel to over 30 countries, recording the stories of the lives of children all over the globe.
Children love reading about other kids, it gives them something to relate to, a person their own size, someone that likes the same things and puts up with parents just like they have to. My children absolutely adored this book, we poured over it for hours on end.
My daughter loved reading about the other little girls and our reading time was peppered with questions like “what is she wearing?” or “Mommy,she wants to be a ballerina. I want to be a ballerina too!”
We learn about the lives of each child, the country they live in, where they go to school, and meet their families. There are personal quotes from each child, telling of favorite activities, their families or their goals and aspirations for when they are grown up.
There are a few that have very similar lives to ours in North America excepting a few noticeable cultural differences, but others are so far removed from the life that our children know that their stories are absolutely fascinating for them to read.
By the end of the book one has a feeling that you have just met new friends, that you actually know these children. And you somewhat do.
Reading level: ages 5 – 8
Page Count: 80 pages
Publisher: DK Publishing
Publisher’s synopsis: Bestseller — over 150,000 copies sold!
Children Just Like Me is a celebration of children around the world, published to coincide with UNICEF’s 50th anniversary. For the past two years, a photographer and teacher have traveled to five continents to meet and talk to children from many different walks of like. Children will enjoy reading about the dreams and beliefs, hopes and fears, and day-to-day events of other children’s lives, understanding not just the obvious differences between one another, but discovering the extraordinary similarities. Children are encouraged to participate in a special pen pal arrangement, so that they may share their own experiences with children in other countries.
Awards and Notable lists:
1996 ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book
“The candid, approachable text…makes the lives of these children as vivid as a friend’s.”—Family Fun
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