Same Here!: The Differences We Share
The Differences We Share
$36.76
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2024
Summary
Explore how kids around the world live and the common needs that unite them.
Children around the world live different lives from one another—different cultures, different geographic and socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. Despite these differences, they all share common needs: the need to feel loved and protected, the need to have a place to live, the need to learn, to eat, to play, to share, and to dream for the future.
Grounded in careful and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781771476959 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1771476958 |
| Author: | Susan Hughes, Sophie Casson |
| Publisher: | Owlkids Books Inc. |
| Imprint: | Owlkids Books Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2024 |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 279mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Ideal for middle grade readers (and younger readers, too!) interested in accessible informational text that provides snapshots about customs and cultures around the world.”
– “ReaderKidz”“A wonderful opportunity for children, youth, and adults to learn about each other, the community, and the world.”
– “Canadian Review of Materials”“In this valuable and celebratory book, [Hughes] takes a careful look at those differences in a child’s life as well as the needs that make them the same as all children around the world.”
– “Sal’s Fiction Addiction”“The format combines effective elements of nonfiction picture books built on a narrative voice and the cleanly distilled details of early reference books.”
– “Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database”“This thoughtful volume will appeal to older readers seeking a snapshot of childhood across the globe.”
– “School Library Journal”“Topics are presented using nonjudgmental language that emphasizes the positives of each child’s situation … An uplifting look at childhood around the world.”
– “Booklist”Susan Hughes
SUSAN HUGHES has written many books, both fiction and nonfiction, for children of all ages, including Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built, What Happens Next, and Off to Class. Susan is a freelance editor, writer, and story coach. She lives in Toronto, Canada.
SOPHIE CASSON is a Montreal-based illustrator inspired by Ukioy-e (a genre of Japanese woodblock printing), pre-war era children’s books, post-war posters, and stencil art. She has been nominated for the Governor General’s award, as well as been honored by Commuanication Arts, Applied Arts, and was runner-up for the Mr. Christie’s Book Award.
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