Children Just Like Me

Really inclusive and beautiful. Most of the kids are wearing common clothes in their countries, not traditional garb. (I usually hate that because then they just put American children in street clothes implying that they kids in Japan wear kimonos.) ( )

Really inclusive and beautiful. Most of the kids are wearing common clothes in their countries, not traditional garb. (I usually hate that because then they just put American children in street clothes implying that they kids in Japan wear kimonos.) ( )

I really enjoy flipping through this book. It was a fun, easy read, with lots of pictures and facts. It is a good book for children who might get bored with chapter books without the pictures. It is very informative, and lets children see other children they might never learn about. The pictures and blurbs about the children are a great insight to different cultures, family life, and interests. ( )

This is such a great book. Each two page spread highlights a child from a different country, with pictures of the child's home, family, toys, and school, along with responses to interview type questions about his or her life. The book is appealing to children, but it is also a great tool for helping children gain a wider understanding about the world around them.

I think of this picture book as an encyclopedia of children's lives. The information it provides on these 35 children is comprehensive and enlightening. Because the text is so detailed, it is suited towards intermediate aged students and would be a wonderful resource for introducing different cultures. The language is inclusive and the photos are interesting. My only concern is that it might be a bit too positive at times about issues such as poverty and children living in orphanages. Nonetheless, it could open discussion on those topics.