Children Just Like Me Review
This is a great book. I enjoy it thoroughly, and so does my 4.5 year old daughter. During the Olympics, she has asked for it every night. She loves finding out about the other children and looking at the pictures. It is one of the best multicultural books I have seen. It does not focus on other cultures as historical curiosities or emphasize their differences. Instead, it provides a snapshot of what each child's life is like (parents, home, school, friends, etc.). It shows what is different while emphasizing common everyday life vs. festivals and traditions. It sparks her curiosity (why does that girl paint her face and body, etc.). The book can't begin to answer those questions, but that's what the internet is for.
Children Just Like Me Feature
- ISBN13: 9780789402011
- Condition: New
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Children Just Like Me Overview
Published to coincide with UNICEF's fiftieth anniversary, a celebration of children around the world is based upon interviews with young people from all walks of life and reveals their diverse cultural backgrounds and universal similarities.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent book, strongly recommended! - Lydia Milne - UK
I got this book when I was about 6 years old, I'm now 19 and I can still remember it very well! Great for teaching children about geography and other cultures, it certainly kept my attention. I only wish they could bring out another updated version!
Great book about the world - Happy Family - Massachusetts
My elementary-aged children received this book as a gift, and it became a favorite. It's a really beautifully illustrated and written book, and interests the children in other cultures because its written about what other children their age would be doing, playing, etc., in other countries. It makes a wonderful addition to a home library.
My daughter and I enjoy this book - S. Gillingham - Arizona
This is a great way to introduce geography by integrating it with the lives of children. My dd can relate to the child, and finds their stories interesting. It is effective at introducing and cementing facts about other countries in our homeschooling. I also like that it treats people in other countries with respect, and shows how similar people can be.
I wish there was a more updated version. The copyright is 1995, and some of the clothing styles are out of date. Also, it is a thin book, and I wish there were more children and countries profiled.
Endless engagement - L. Emerson - New Zealand
My daughters (aged 5 and 7) have loved this book - it has led to long discussions about geography, culture and the ways in which people live. We have written stories about the children in the pictures,and pored over the globe. This book has depth and is an invaluable way of deepening children's engagement and interest in other cultures. We did smile over some minor inaccuracies in the NZ page (not many children in NZ live with their gradnparents!) - but do not hesitate to buy this book for your children and grandchildren. And be prepared for hours of discussion and engagement!
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