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Loading... One of A Kind, Like Me / Único como yo (English and Spanish Edition)by Laurin Mayeno, Robert Liu-Trujillo (Illustrator)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. No one will ever be able to be like everyone else, at least not unless you want to be. diverse picture book- bilingual English/Spanish (gender, dressing up, costumes; preschool and up) * Prominently features diverse characters - Yes, Danny/Danielito's Latinx family speaks Spanish and Danny wants nothing more than to wear a sparkly purple princess dress and crown, based on the author's own son. * Suitable for Kindergarten storytimes (or maybe preschoolers, if they'll sit for long stories); also great for one-on-one readalouds. There is a lot of text here, so I think this is perhaps best one-on-one. There are very few children’s books that challenge gender stereotypes, but this one is a perfect example of what such books could look like. It’s even better that this cute story reads much like a fairy tale – because the reality of having to face bullies of all kinds for any child not falling with “the norms” is too sad to put in a book for young children. In this version of events, much like in traditional fairy tales, the hero gets to be who he wants. Then he becomes both an example and a beautiful vision for what might happen if people were more accepting of children trying out different ways of looking at the world we live in. The author has written Danny’s story based on what happened to her son, and he is a very lucky boy! The story line is basic and easy to follow for a young child; the recommended age range is four to seven. Danny wants to be a princess in the school parade, wearing a purple dress, and his mother takes him shopping for a costume. They find various types of purple garments, but none of them is quite right. Almost ready to give up, Danny has a brilliant idea: if they buy all the pieces, they can make the perfect dress by combining them. The message that “being different is okay” is evident on more than one level of this story: Danny wants to be a “boy princess” as the other children end up calling it, and none of the ready-made costumes are right for him. He is special enough to have a completely tailored dress. The book is also bilingual English / Spanish, which adds an extra level of inclusion and, as unusual as it is, I think it works well. I also want to mention the beautiful illustrations. They are well drawn, the colors are not overwhelming or look artificial, and the pictures show the story clearly enough to stand on their own. Stunning! If you have a child, either your own or someone in your wider family or circle of friends, who is just slightly different from the norm and if you’re looking for a book to encourage them, ‘One of a Kind, Like Me’ could be one way to help them visualize a positive environment. It is also a great book to use for teachers as a basis for discussion, or to answer questions children in a classroom environment may have. And, based on my experience, it’s a very enjoyable short book to read even as an adult! NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews. no reviews | add a review
Mañana es el desfile escolar, y Danny sabe exactamente lo que será: una princesa. Mamá le apoya al 100%, y corren a la tienda de segunda mano para encontrar su traje. Es casi hora de cierre Danny encontrar el traje de sus sueños en el tiempo? Uno de A Kind, Like Me / Unico como yo es una dulce historia sobre el amor incondicional y la belleza de la individualidad. Es un libro único que levanta a los niños que no se ajustan a los estereotipos de género, y refleja el poder de una comunidad amorosa y de apoyo.
"Tomorrow is the school parade, and Danny knows exactly what he will be: a princess. Mommy supports him 100%, and they race to the thrift store to find his costume. It s almost closing time will Danny find the costume of his dreams in time? One of A Kind, Like Me / Unico como yo is a sweet story about unconditional love and the beauty of individuality. It s a unique book that lifts up children who don't fit gender stereotypes, and reflects the power of a loving and supportive community."--Amazon. No library descriptions found. |
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