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Miller, J. Philip ( Author )(We All Sing with the Same Voice [With CD]) Hardcover
I live across the street,In the mountains,On the beach.I come from everywhere.And my name is you. No matter where they live, what they look like, who is in their families, or what they do, all children, at heart, are the same. This Sesame Street song by J. Philip Miller and Sheppard M. Greene comes to life with Paul Meisel's happy illustrations. Children from Texas, Peru, and southern France; with black hair, red hair, or yellow hair; named Jack or Amanda Sue or Kareem Abdu; rejoice in the fact that they all "sing with the same voice." Meisel paints a picture of diversity that is buoyant and beautiful. Children in their native garb, from serapes to woven vests to blue jeans, open their mouths wide in song, encouraging young readers to sing along with the accompanying CD. Meisel has illustrated many popular picture books, including Jean Craighead George's How to Talk to Your Cat and Go Away, Dog , by Joan L. Nodset. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter
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First published December 26, 2000
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September 2, 2017
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Culture: Various
Leave it to Sesame Street to provide a well written, inclusive song in 1982 (especially talking about 2 daddies *le gasp*). Sweet pictures accompany the words, making this perfect to read aloud. A classroom staple.
Culture: Various
Leave it to Sesame Street to provide a well written, inclusive song in 1982 (especially talking about 2 daddies *le gasp*). Sweet pictures accompany the words, making this perfect to read aloud. A classroom staple.
June 8, 2017
Great great children's book. Definitely one for every small persons library.
December 5, 2019
A particularly timely book right now when it seems so easily to vilify people who aren't like us or who don't live here.
This book is best if you know the song from Sesame Street. It shows that no matter our differences, we have lots in common. (It comes with a CD, though, so if you don't know the song, please play it and sing along!)
This book is best if you know the song from Sesame Street. It shows that no matter our differences, we have lots in common. (It comes with a CD, though, so if you don't know the song, please play it and sing along!)
December 11, 2018
This book is appropriate for Pre-K into 1st Grade.
This book features a song in Sesame Street, and it works well as a book with many colorful illustrations. It explores the fact that even if people are from different parts of the world, have different skin tones, or different family lives, they can all sing in harmony. It embraces diversity and acceptance.
I love this book and song. It teaches children to be aware of, but--more importantly--accepting of differences among people.
I would have the children sing this song almost as a choir, giving different students different lines to sing. I would have them discuss why it's important to recognize that we all sing with the same voice regardless of what we look like or where we're from.
This book features a song in Sesame Street, and it works well as a book with many colorful illustrations. It explores the fact that even if people are from different parts of the world, have different skin tones, or different family lives, they can all sing in harmony. It embraces diversity and acceptance.
I love this book and song. It teaches children to be aware of, but--more importantly--accepting of differences among people.
I would have the children sing this song almost as a choir, giving different students different lines to sing. I would have them discuss why it's important to recognize that we all sing with the same voice regardless of what we look like or where we're from.
January 11, 2019
The pictures are beautiful and the message is crucial and timely, but I found the text to be awkward and confusing, especially for the target audience: young children. For example, "My hair is black and red." and "My name is Jack and Fred." and "I come from Mecca and Peru." and "My name is you." It rhymes, but it just doesn't flow nicely and it requires explanation for kids to understand that it's trying to make the point that we are all the same as humans, despite our differences.
This would be a beautiful read aloud with multiple readers (and a little modification so the same person isn't saying their name is "Jack and Fred").
This would be a beautiful read aloud with multiple readers (and a little modification so the same person isn't saying their name is "Jack and Fred").
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October 14, 2021This book is about being different, how everyone looks different and how everyone does things differently. It also talks about the families and all their differences. There are many different characters in this book and they are all made to look different. The text is easy to read and easy to follow, as for the illustration they seem to be oil-based, with a lot of colors. I like how the book talked about all the differences in the world, but I would like for the book to have more about how it’s okay to be different and that we can all get together. This book can be used for lessons where we are teaching students that being different is okay and that we can all be friends no matter what.
November 20, 2019
This is a great book with a musical quality to it and great pictures to accompany it. This book talks about the similarities between people and how any of the descriptions could be used to talk about "you." This book would be great to talk about diversity, rhyming, or even about different places in the world.
April 14, 2020
I find this book interesting because it is also a sing along song. The singing along is meant to show that no matter how different we are, we are the same because we all sing. I found that this is a book that children will be able to relate to because it has a little sentence for everyone. It points out a little something for everyone to connect to and feel like they are the same people.
February 14, 2017
A celebration of differences that included cultures, disabilities, and social. A colorfully illustrated book with a CD that includes song highlighted throughout the book. Sharing this story with young folks will bring the opportunity to talk about differences.
September 2, 2017
Leave it to Sesame Street to provide a well written, inclusive song in 1982. Sweet pictures accompany the words, making this perfect to read aloud. A classroom staple.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
February 11, 2018
A definite 5 star review for one of my favorite songs turned into a fun book that celebrates the diversity and beauty in us all. My preschoolers sang this song for music appreciation night years ago and were rewarded with a round of applause.
November 17, 2019
When I was little, Sesame Street was one of the TV shows that impacted my speech development. I particularly remember this song being played on TV and the message it sends is so strong. The message tells of including others in the community. I loved the illustrations because it is culturally diverse which is what the author is promoting in the book. I think this book would be good for introducing community building/community circles in the younger grades.
December 31, 2017
We love this book! Sesame Street has been woke before anyone else.
July 27, 2019
Great book to showcase diversity to children. It has a cute little song to go with it. Great for younger children.
February 19, 2020
Very simple words and great illustrations. Includes a few three worded rhyming words. Content: No matter of a person differences on the outside, we are alike on the inside.
June 5, 2020
Pretty cute song.
November 18, 2020
Super cute read! Simple text, but deep content. Showing children not everyone is the same and have different looks and qualities. Illustrations are bright and colorful as well.
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February 18, 2017
Rhyming text demonstrates differences and similarities between people. I especially liked the diversity in terms of characters and the representation of various people.
October 9, 2012
This lyrical fiction book discusses the topics of multiculturalism and harmony. The authors, J. Philip Miller and Sheppard M. Greene, incorporate a song within this book. The song discusses that no matter where a child may live, what they look like, or what they do, they all are linked together through the heart and "sing with the same voice". The book discusses several topics that make each individual unique. (ex. "I live in southern France; I'm from a Texas ranch.", "I've got one daddy; I've got two.") Throughout the book, though, the authors make sure to push the point that "we all sing with the same voice" and that "we sing in harmony".
As a teacher, this book can be used to teach multiculturalism to the students. It can allow the students to see that no matter the differences that the other children may have, everyone shares a common bond. This can also teach rhyme. The book is inspired by a song and can teach rhyme and how it can be used in song. (ex. "Grandpa helps me cross the street. My cat walks on furry feet.", "My name is Jack and Fred. My name's Amanda Sue. I'm called Kareem Abdu. My name is you.") The illustrations add to the lesson by enhancing the message of harmony through diversity.
The author and illustrator can relate to this book as well as everyone else. You don't need a specific background in order to relate to this book because it can be applied to everyone. This book discusses differences and links us to each other through our hearts, and no matter which culture you may be, you can relate to this book.
As a teacher, this book can be used to teach multiculturalism to the students. It can allow the students to see that no matter the differences that the other children may have, everyone shares a common bond. This can also teach rhyme. The book is inspired by a song and can teach rhyme and how it can be used in song. (ex. "Grandpa helps me cross the street. My cat walks on furry feet.", "My name is Jack and Fred. My name's Amanda Sue. I'm called Kareem Abdu. My name is you.") The illustrations add to the lesson by enhancing the message of harmony through diversity.
The author and illustrator can relate to this book as well as everyone else. You don't need a specific background in order to relate to this book because it can be applied to everyone. This book discusses differences and links us to each other through our hearts, and no matter which culture you may be, you can relate to this book.
July 17, 2013
A story about children from all over the world creating music using a common instrument; their voice. . The book celebrates and encourages diversity through bright, colorful pictures. The book not only includes pictures of children from different countries and of different nationalities but, it also includes pictures of children in wheelchairs who have handicaps or disabilities. This book does a good job of addressing ever aspect of race, gender, culture, and sexuality. It does a wonderful job of showing how we are all different but we also all have similarities.
This book really seems to use the craft of voice. You see people of different race, genders, cultures, sexuality, and abilities all coming together to make music. This really lets the reader feel like they can relate and be one of the people in the book. I would use this to introduce different cultures and probably have kids write/share different examples of their cultures.
This book really seems to use the craft of voice. You see people of different race, genders, cultures, sexuality, and abilities all coming together to make music. This really lets the reader feel like they can relate and be one of the people in the book. I would use this to introduce different cultures and probably have kids write/share different examples of their cultures.
February 23, 2015
Personal Reaction- I really like this book because it teaches kids about different parts of the world but also shows that everyone is similar. Children will love this book because its about kids from different places.
Purposes:
read aloud to kindergarten
-enrichment and enjoyment due to the illustrations and facts that are worked into the story
-also rhymes so it could possibly be viewed as simple poetry
Curriculum: read aloud
-discuss differences
-talk about how everyone is different but everyone has things in common, in this story specifically, singing
I think this is a good one to read at the beginning of the year because a lot of kids will be in a classroom from all different homes. Diversity is always present in a class room and I think this could be a good read to let children know that its okay to be unique.
Purposes:
read aloud to kindergarten
-enrichment and enjoyment due to the illustrations and facts that are worked into the story
-also rhymes so it could possibly be viewed as simple poetry
Curriculum: read aloud
-discuss differences
-talk about how everyone is different but everyone has things in common, in this story specifically, singing
I think this is a good one to read at the beginning of the year because a lot of kids will be in a classroom from all different homes. Diversity is always present in a class room and I think this could be a good read to let children know that its okay to be unique.
January 28, 2010
This is a great book for young children. The pictures are colorful and bold and show many different ethnicity. The beginning of the book depicts different colors of eyes, hair, and skin then goes on to tell of many things that all cultures and backgrounds share. For example one of the pages reads, "I have sisters one two three. In my family there's just me. I've got one daddy. I've got two." The book is written in poetry verse so that it rhymes and has a stanza that is repeated "We all sing with the same voice, The same song, We all sing with the same, voice, and we sing in harmony." I also liked this book because it comes with a CD that sings the text. This would be a wonderful way to incorporate music into the classroom.
July 18, 2013
This book is perfect to introduce children to different cultures and people! I love how the book really plays on the bond we all have together as humans. A beautiful story! There was a voice that existed in this book, but it was more singsongy. Because of that, there was no real beginning, middle, and end to the story. It was more of a description of different cultures that is relatable for younger audiences. I think this could be a fun activity to do with elementary school aged children and to sing the song that goes with it in order to promote equity in a classroom and could be used during morning meeting or just a time when students are getting antsy and need to get up, move around, and use their vocal chords!
October 31, 2012
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July 6, 2012
Children are familiar with other culture, Children all over the world express their feelings in different ways. Children's skin, eyes, and hair are different because we all come from different parents and cultures. We sing with the same voice and we should live together as one big family. All children regardless of the culture want to be loved, cared for, read to, and they like to watch TV. Even though our colors are different, we are the same.
Learning extension: Teacher and children sit on the carpet and they introduce themselves by telling where they come from. Each child say the color of his or her eyes and hair.
Learning extension: Teacher and children sit on the carpet and they introduce themselves by telling where they come from. Each child say the color of his or her eyes and hair.
February 12, 2015
Personal Reaction: I loved this book. The idea behind the book, that everyone is equal, is portrayed perfectly in this book. With showing a child in a wheelchair, to showing children of all ethnicities, races, and cultural backgrounds, the idea of the book and the illustrations as well are awesome.
Purpose:
-To be read aloud to children ages K - 2nd grade
-Purpose for enjoyment/enrichment
-Enjoyment portrayed through the fun song (the book is actually lyrics to a Sesame Street song)
-Enrichment through portraying all aspects of diversity throughout the book, teaching children that everyone is equal and exposing them to diverse perspectives
Purpose:
-To be read aloud to children ages K - 2nd grade
-Purpose for enjoyment/enrichment
-Enjoyment portrayed through the fun song (the book is actually lyrics to a Sesame Street song)
-Enrichment through portraying all aspects of diversity throughout the book, teaching children that everyone is equal and exposing them to diverse perspectives
May 13, 2016
The wonderful message this little gem bears is : I come from everywhere and my name is YOU!
We all sing with the same voice,
The same song,
The same voice.
We all sing with the same voice,
And we all sing in harmony.
We are all same indeed! Just read the following verses. Come on, I dare you! I dare you to read them.
And when it's time for bed,
I like my stories read,
"Sweet dreams" and "Love you" said.
My name is you.
Do you, just like me, want someone to tell you "Sweet dreams" and "Love you"? If so, then no matter where you come from, what skin color you have, or religion you belong to, your name is I and my name is YOU.
We all sing with the same voice,
The same song,
The same voice.
We all sing with the same voice,
And we all sing in harmony.
We are all same indeed! Just read the following verses. Come on, I dare you! I dare you to read them.
And when it's time for bed,
I like my stories read,
"Sweet dreams" and "Love you" said.
My name is you.
Do you, just like me, want someone to tell you "Sweet dreams" and "Love you"? If so, then no matter where you come from, what skin color you have, or religion you belong to, your name is I and my name is YOU.
February 1, 2012
This book is precious to my heart! The fourth day of this school year was 9-11-2011: a day and year of teaching that I will never forget. That year, I closed my kindergarten class with this book EVERYDAY. I thought WE would ALL get tired of it afterwhile, but it somehow never got old. :) We would sing it everyday as we transitioned to/from our closing meeting. It connected and celebrated us all! A great read, a great song...I highly recommend it!
December 12, 2015
This shows different children acknowledging their differences, but noticing how they also have similarities and "sing with the same voice".
I may read this aloud to students to encourage acceptance among them and their peers. There is also a video that turns it into a song, which could be fun for a class to learn.
I may read this aloud to students to encourage acceptance among them and their peers. There is also a video that turns it into a song, which could be fun for a class to learn.
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