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A simple story, about a small creature who does his best to join in with the others. But he's different. No matter how he tries, he just doesn't belong.
Then Something turns up and wants to be friends. But Something Else isn't sure he's like him at all...
Kathryn Cave's poignantly simple story is brought to life by Chris Riddell in this enchantingly original picture book - now reissued with a new cover look.
Then Something turns up and wants to be friends. But Something Else isn't sure he's like him at all...
Kathryn Cave's poignantly simple story is brought to life by Chris Riddell in this enchantingly original picture book - now reissued with a new cover look.
25 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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Kathryn Cave
65 books7 followersKathryn Cave is an award-winning British children's book author. She was awarded the very first international UNESCO prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance for Something Else. The book was later made into a TV series by TV Loonland. A theatre company has adapted it as a children's production, and ran a UK tour in 2009.
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August 27, 2024
كل واحد منا يحتاج أن يتذكر من وقت للأخر أنه "شىء أخر".
هذه واحدة من قصص الأطفال التي تُثبت أن قصة الأطفال الجيدة هى القصة التى يستمتع بها البالغون مثلما يستمتع بها الأطفال.
شىءٌ أخر هو مخلوق مرفوض من قِبل الحيوانات الأخرى بسبب اختلاف شكله الخارجي عنهم. ولكي يقبله الأخرون كصديق، يحاول "شىء أخر" أن يحضر معه نفس الطعام الذي تأكله الحيوانات الأخرى، ونفس الألعاب التي تلعبها الحيوانات الاخرى، ويرتدي نفس الأشياء التي ترتديها الحيوانات الأخرى. ولكنه يظل مرفوضاً ومنبوذاَ مهما بذل من جهد.
يعود "شىء أخر" حزيناً وحيداً مكسور القلب الى بيته. وفجأة يجد أمامه كائن "مختلف" عنه يطلب صداقته. فهل سيقبل تلك الصداقة؟
ربما نحن كبشر خُلقنا وجُبًلنا على أن ننفر ممن يختلف عنا. سواء كان في الشكل أو الطول أو الصوت أو التصرفات أو الأراء. لذا...ربما كان علينا أن نتلقى "لطمة الرفض" من الأخرين من وقت لأخر. حتى نعرف ونتذكر أننا أيضا مهما بلغنا من كمال، سنجد من "يرفضنا" لسبب او لأخر بدون أن يكلف نفسه عناء النظر إلى حقيقة جوهرنا. ربما وقتها ننتبه إلى من أرادنا أن نتعرف الى حقيقة جوهره.
هذه واحدة من قصص الأطفال التي تُثبت أن قصة الأطفال الجيدة هى القصة التى يستمتع بها البالغون مثلما يستمتع بها الأطفال.
شىءٌ أخر هو مخلوق مرفوض من قِبل الحيوانات الأخرى بسبب اختلاف شكله الخارجي عنهم. ولكي يقبله الأخرون كصديق، يحاول "شىء أخر" أن يحضر معه نفس الطعام الذي تأكله الحيوانات الأخرى، ونفس الألعاب التي تلعبها الحيوانات الاخرى، ويرتدي نفس الأشياء التي ترتديها الحيوانات الأخرى. ولكنه يظل مرفوضاً ومنبوذاَ مهما بذل من جهد.
يعود "شىء أخر" حزيناً وحيداً مكسور القلب الى بيته. وفجأة يجد أمامه كائن "مختلف" عنه يطلب صداقته. فهل سيقبل تلك الصداقة؟
ربما نحن كبشر خُلقنا وجُبًلنا على أن ننفر ممن يختلف عنا. سواء كان في الشكل أو الطول أو الصوت أو التصرفات أو الأراء. لذا...ربما كان علينا أن نتلقى "لطمة الرفض" من الأخرين من وقت لأخر. حتى نعرف ونتذكر أننا أيضا مهما بلغنا من كمال، سنجد من "يرفضنا" لسبب او لأخر بدون أن يكلف نفسه عناء النظر إلى حقيقة جوهرنا. ربما وقتها ننتبه إلى من أرادنا أن نتعرف الى حقيقة جوهره.
February 20, 2016
After meeting Chris Riddell I decided I needed two or three of his books / books he illustrated and after the librarian hosting the exhibition spoke so fondly of this one, it was at the top of that list.
The story is about a little creature who is different from all the others. It's about being excluded, bullied - and ultimately also bullying others as a result. However, it has a happy ending (after all, it is for small children). The reason I'm not giving this all 5 stars is that after .
All in all, a wonderful book for young and old with gorgeous illustrations that reminded me of Dr. Seuss.
The story is about a little creature who is different from all the others. It's about being excluded, bullied - and ultimately also bullying others as a result. However, it has a happy ending (after all, it is for small children). The reason I'm not giving this all 5 stars is that after .
All in all, a wonderful book for young and old with gorgeous illustrations that reminded me of Dr. Seuss.
July 2, 2024
اگه The creatureمو پیدا نکنم، اونوقت وات شود آی دو؟(╥﹏╥)
August 6, 2013
'Something Else' written by Kathryn Cave is one of my favourite children’s books. It sheds light on the reality of bullying as well as the acceptance of difference.
It is about a little blue creature called Something Else who wants to be accepted by others but is constantly shunned because of how different he is to them. He doesn't play the same games or eat the same food as the others and they find this very strange! He then meets a creature called Something who is different from him too - unique in his own way. At first, Something Else is phased by this and rejects him in the same way all the other creatures had rejected him at the beginning of the book. In response, Something is determined to make him understand that they are different but all in all the same:
“I’m just like you! You’re something else and I’m one too!”
With the sudden realization that he had rejected Something like all the others did to him, he soon accepts the hand of friendship. It results in a beautiful relationship built on understanding, tolerance, compromise and ultimately love and acceptance of their differences. Something Else learns a valuable lesson that being different isn't so bad. Actually, it is beautiful!
The story is sadly parallel to the reality that most of us, if not all, experience at some point in our life. Most notably for the young children this book is targeted at, in or outside of a school setting. The opportunity it gives children to learn about individuality and acceptance of differences should not go a-miss in schools today.
This book is great to read for children above the age of 4. The beautiful images contribute to making the book more suitable for young children. It might be best to introduce on the first few weeks of the school year to teach them a valuable lesson about individuality straight away. Moreover, with more classes having at least one SEN child in their class, it is vital that the children learn that some pupils in their class may not talk the same as them, walk the same as them, or understand the world the same as them but they should treat everyone the same in spite of differences. The introduction of the new creature (the boy) right at the end of the book leaves children plenty to think about and discuss- would Something and Something Else become friends with him? The message of the story is so strong that I think it would be a shame if this book was not introduced to all kids in school or even at home.
It is about a little blue creature called Something Else who wants to be accepted by others but is constantly shunned because of how different he is to them. He doesn't play the same games or eat the same food as the others and they find this very strange! He then meets a creature called Something who is different from him too - unique in his own way. At first, Something Else is phased by this and rejects him in the same way all the other creatures had rejected him at the beginning of the book. In response, Something is determined to make him understand that they are different but all in all the same:
“I’m just like you! You’re something else and I’m one too!”
With the sudden realization that he had rejected Something like all the others did to him, he soon accepts the hand of friendship. It results in a beautiful relationship built on understanding, tolerance, compromise and ultimately love and acceptance of their differences. Something Else learns a valuable lesson that being different isn't so bad. Actually, it is beautiful!
The story is sadly parallel to the reality that most of us, if not all, experience at some point in our life. Most notably for the young children this book is targeted at, in or outside of a school setting. The opportunity it gives children to learn about individuality and acceptance of differences should not go a-miss in schools today.
This book is great to read for children above the age of 4. The beautiful images contribute to making the book more suitable for young children. It might be best to introduce on the first few weeks of the school year to teach them a valuable lesson about individuality straight away. Moreover, with more classes having at least one SEN child in their class, it is vital that the children learn that some pupils in their class may not talk the same as them, walk the same as them, or understand the world the same as them but they should treat everyone the same in spite of differences. The introduction of the new creature (the boy) right at the end of the book leaves children plenty to think about and discuss- would Something and Something Else become friends with him? The message of the story is so strong that I think it would be a shame if this book was not introduced to all kids in school or even at home.
April 18, 2012
I found this book on my placement whilst looking for "The bag of worries". This book was most definitely a good ‘stumble’! It’s about a creature called ‘Something Else’ who is excluded by all his creature friends for being different. He longs to join in but is excluded as he is ‘not like them’. This makes him very sad and upset. He suddenly gets a visit from another creature that is unlike him and at first; ‘something else’ is unpleasant to this creature because ‘he is not like him’. He turns this creature away but quickly realizes how unfriendly and cruel he is to him. He asks the creature to return and they begin to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. They quickly become friends. The wit of the author comes to light toward the end when another creature (a boy) is introduced. The question is will they be friendly with him too? The illustrations in the book are truly amazing and inspiring. Something Else is a truly thoughtful book which could initiate group discussions and conversations around how everyone is unique and special in their own way. I then chose this book to spark discussions around the ‘good to be me’ theme in a SEAL lesson. The children thoroughly engaged with this book and most definitely reminded children about inclusion. A thoroughly interesting read.
December 10, 2024
کتابی که میشه گفت حالت روانشناسی برای کودک داره.
با این کتاب به خوبی میشه پذیرش تفاوتها رو به کودک آموزش داد و در کنارش از تصویرسازیهای کریس ریدل هم لذت برد. از بس که این مرد با دیتیل و زیبا تصویرسازی میکنه برامون.
یک چیز دیگر انقدر متفاوت بوده و شبیه کسی/چیزی نبوده، که حتی نمیتونسته دوستی داشته باشه.
چقدر بیشتر ماها تو مدرسه و جامعه، به علت تفاوتهامون مورد قضاوت و جاج شدن بودیم و اذیت شدیم.
خوبه که همچین کتابهایی برای بچهها معرفی و مطالعه بشه.
منم که تکلیفم مشخصه! :))) عاشق کتاب کودک و تصویرسازیهاشونم.
از این کتابها زیاد برای بچههای فامیل بخرید.
با این کتاب به خوبی میشه پذیرش تفاوتها رو به کودک آموزش داد و در کنارش از تصویرسازیهای کریس ریدل هم لذت برد. از بس که این مرد با دیتیل و زیبا تصویرسازی میکنه برامون.
یک چیز دیگر انقدر متفاوت بوده و شبیه کسی/چیزی نبوده، که حتی نمیتونسته دوستی داشته باشه.
چقدر بیشتر ماها تو مدرسه و جامعه، به علت تفاوتهامون مورد قضاوت و جاج شدن بودیم و اذیت شدیم.
خوبه که همچین کتابهایی برای بچهها معرفی و مطالعه بشه.
منم که تکلیفم مشخصه! :))) عاشق کتاب کودک و تصویرسازیهاشونم.
از این کتابها زیاد برای بچههای فامیل بخرید.
October 9, 2017
I just love this kind of children's books!
October 30, 2020
I loved the message in this book, about how it feels when you don’t fit in with others, sticking out due to your appearance, tastes etc.
It’s a message that could be applied to lots of situations, for example being the new child in the class or a child who has SEN and may feel isolated from the class.
It teaches children that you should never try to change yourself to fit in, being you is the best thing you can do and if other people don’t accept that then they are not friends.
As a class we would explore the character of ‘Something Else’ considering its thoughts and feelings, using drama devices to support this. We would have a chat about times when we have all felt like we are ‘Something Else’ in a particular situation.
January 1, 2020
Όταν ένα από τα αγαπημένα σου άτομα σου χαρίζει αυτό το βιβλίο από την προσωπική του βιβλιοθήκη επειδή έλιωσες όταν το κοίταξες πριν μήνες, ε δε γίνεται να μην το λατρέψεις.
Πέραν τούτου, μιλάμε για ένα αφοπλιστικά απλό παιδικό βιβλίο, χωρίς διδακτισμούς, χωρίς σάλτσες, χωρίς υπερβολές, χωρίς καν πολιτικές, στις οποίες γενικά δεν εναντιώνομαι. Ένα ζεστό και ευγενικό ανθρώπινο μήνυμα συνοδευόμενο από συμπαθέστατα, πολύ καλοδουλεμένα σκίτσα.
Μόνο αγάπη γι' αυτό το βιβλίο, αλήθεια.
Πέραν τούτου, μιλάμε για ένα αφοπλιστικά απλό παιδικό βιβλίο, χωρίς διδακτισμούς, χωρίς σάλτσες, χωρίς υπερβολές, χωρίς καν πολιτικές, στις οποίες γενικά δεν εναντιώνομαι. Ένα ζεστό και ευγενικό ανθρώπινο μήνυμα συνοδευόμενο από συμπαθέστατα, πολύ καλοδουλεμένα σκίτσα.
Μόνο αγάπη γι' αυτό το βιβλίο, αλήθεια.
April 1, 2017
I like the book and its Dr Suess-like illustrations. However, I remain a bit ambivalent about the story. Something Else doesn't fit in and is excluded. He does the same thing when another Something is at its doorsteps. However he then realises the similarities of the situation and teams up. So together they live secluded ever after?
August 6, 2019
This was a heartwarming read about a creature (Something Else) who looks and feels different to everyone he knows and is therefore excluded socially. A wonderful story with lessons in inclusion and tolerance, coupled with colourful illustrations. Simply written so suitable for 5-8 year olds, could easily be used in philosophy lessons but is equally useful as a carpet read.
January 3, 2020
Super süße Geschichte lese es super gerne meiner Tochter vor !
September 6, 2021
OMG, I loved this book as a child. illuminating for children.(and adult!) still love it:))
July 2, 2024
Cute little story that warmed my heart ❤️
December 23, 2017
Nett, aber ohne Überraschungen.
September 10, 2021
درک تفاوتهای ما باهم چیزیه که از کودکی باید آموزش داد
این موضوع کتابها برای آموزش خیلی خوبه
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August 6, 2013
Something Else by Kathryn Cave
Something Else wasn’t like everyone in his local area. He didn’t look like them or talk like them. In fact, he ate differently too. Despite this, Something Else desperately tried to fit in and be like the others. He began dressing and talking like them but was unsuccessful in his attempt to disguise his diverseness. “You’re not like us. You’re something else.” they said.
Living in isolation on a windy hill; Something Else never had visitors. However, one night there was a knock on the door. On the doorstep, stood... SOMETHING ELSE! This creature was different to anything Something Else had ever seen. The creature was startlingly confident and barged right through the front door and made itself at home. Repulsed by the creatures haggard appearance Something Else became irritated and sighed “Do I know you?”
“Don’t you see?” the creature said. “I’m just like you! You’re something else, and I’M ONE TOO!” Shocked by the creature’s reply Something Else dismisses any correlation to the creature and asks him to leave. When the creature leaves, Something Else begins to think about how sad and small the creature looked. He realises this was a result of his unwillingness to embrace the creatures differences. This reminded Something Else of how he often felt when he was left out.
He follows the creature and exclaims “You’re not like me. BUT I DON’T MIND. You can stay with me if you’d like to.” Subsequently, they become the best of friends and although they were different they got along.
Chris Riddell’s captivating illustrations compliment Cave’s simplistic language and make it easy for children to relate to and understand. An important lesson the story portrays is: our differences are what make us unique and they should be celebrated. I feel this book would be ideal for a student who was finding it difficult adjusting to a classroom environment or community.
“Something Else” can be used in Key Stage 1 PSHE lessons to celebrate cultural and ethnical diversity. Moreover, it can highlight the issues of bullying, identity and inclusion. By focusing on the subject of human rights and the responsibilities which accompany them we can empower our students and help them become caring and active members of a culturally diverse society.
Additionally, this book can be used for inspiration in Art and English lessons. Encouraging students to be individual and think outside the box.
Awarded the first international UNESCO prize for Children’s and Young People’s Literature in the Service of Tolerance. I would highly recommend this book for diverse primary school classrooms as I feel it encompasses a positive message which students (regardless of age) will benefit from.
Something Else wasn’t like everyone in his local area. He didn’t look like them or talk like them. In fact, he ate differently too. Despite this, Something Else desperately tried to fit in and be like the others. He began dressing and talking like them but was unsuccessful in his attempt to disguise his diverseness. “You’re not like us. You’re something else.” they said.
Living in isolation on a windy hill; Something Else never had visitors. However, one night there was a knock on the door. On the doorstep, stood... SOMETHING ELSE! This creature was different to anything Something Else had ever seen. The creature was startlingly confident and barged right through the front door and made itself at home. Repulsed by the creatures haggard appearance Something Else became irritated and sighed “Do I know you?”
“Don’t you see?” the creature said. “I’m just like you! You’re something else, and I’M ONE TOO!” Shocked by the creature’s reply Something Else dismisses any correlation to the creature and asks him to leave. When the creature leaves, Something Else begins to think about how sad and small the creature looked. He realises this was a result of his unwillingness to embrace the creatures differences. This reminded Something Else of how he often felt when he was left out.
He follows the creature and exclaims “You’re not like me. BUT I DON’T MIND. You can stay with me if you’d like to.” Subsequently, they become the best of friends and although they were different they got along.
Chris Riddell’s captivating illustrations compliment Cave’s simplistic language and make it easy for children to relate to and understand. An important lesson the story portrays is: our differences are what make us unique and they should be celebrated. I feel this book would be ideal for a student who was finding it difficult adjusting to a classroom environment or community.
“Something Else” can be used in Key Stage 1 PSHE lessons to celebrate cultural and ethnical diversity. Moreover, it can highlight the issues of bullying, identity and inclusion. By focusing on the subject of human rights and the responsibilities which accompany them we can empower our students and help them become caring and active members of a culturally diverse society.
Additionally, this book can be used for inspiration in Art and English lessons. Encouraging students to be individual and think outside the box.
Awarded the first international UNESCO prize for Children’s and Young People’s Literature in the Service of Tolerance. I would highly recommend this book for diverse primary school classrooms as I feel it encompasses a positive message which students (regardless of age) will benefit from.
January 15, 2014
Really enjoyed this book. A storey about a creature that is different to everyone else and as much as he tries to fit in he doesn’t. Every time he tries to prove he’s like everyone else he only shows how much he is different. Eventually he is outcast and goes home. Later a different creature knocks at his door and although at first he sends him away for being different he learns that when they look closer they are not that dissimilar. This book is a great book to use as a starter for a discussion on a range of topics including acceptance, bullying, individuality and belonging perhaps in PSHE or for younger children studying identity or diversity topics. The book helps children explore both sides of the storey: of being judged and also judging others. The creature’s name Something Else really is used well to highlight that he is being ostracised not because he is a particular animal or has particular interests but just on the fact that he is something not like them- he is something else. The illustrations in this book are really nice and complement the storey well, showing how Something Else is also physically segregated from the other creatures. A book good for class reading and discussion for Year 2 upwards.
July 1, 2012
Something Else is about a creature that is different from everyone else. He wants to join in but the other creatures won’t let him because he is different to them, ‘you’re not like us, you’re something else’. Something Else is then visited by another funny looking creature and quickly reacts the same way and turns this creature away. He soon realises what he had done is wrong and invited this creature back. They become friends and have fun together.
This book is a great story to read out loud in class, maybe at the beginning of the year. There are a lot of discussion points about how everyone is different and we should celebrate it, not exclude it. The illustrations also make this book stand out as it’s quirky and ‘different’.
This book is a great story to read out loud in class, maybe at the beginning of the year. There are a lot of discussion points about how everyone is different and we should celebrate it, not exclude it. The illustrations also make this book stand out as it’s quirky and ‘different’.
April 2, 2016
What a delightful and tight story, complete with charming illustration and a lovely point, which is never too early to convey.
July 5, 2021
Irgendwie Anders ist irgendwie anders. Er würde so gerne zu den anderen dazugehören und versucht sein bestes, sich ihnen anzupassen, aber die anderen schicken ihn weg, weil er nicht so ist wie sie. Eines Tages klopft es an seiner Tür und dort steht ein Etwas, das gerne bei ihm bleiben will, doch Irgendwie Anders schickt es weg, weil es nicht so ist wie er – bis ihm etwas auffällt…
Kathryn Cave hat ein Kinderbuch über Ausgrenzung geschrieben. Das Buch wurde mit dem UNESCO-Preis für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur ausgezeichnet, weil es Toleranz lehren soll. Allerdings gibt es hier 2 Seiten der Medaille: Ja, Irgendwie Andres merkt, dass er mit dem Etwas dasselbe macht, was ihm passiert ist und lernt aus seinem Fehler. ABER: Was ist mit den anderen? Die grenzen Irgendwie Anders aus und das bleibt so stehen. Ihm bleibt also nichts anderes übrig, als sich mit anderen Ausgegrenzten zusammenzutun, aber zu den anderen gehören sie weiterhin nicht.
Was meines Erachtens in der deutschen Übersetzung auch nicht gut gelungen ist, sind die Namen der beiden Protagonisten. Im englischen Original heißen sie Something Else und Something was ich passend finde. Die Bezeichnung „das Etwas“ finde ich unglücklich gewählt, da sie doch abfällig klingt. Vielleicht hätte man ihn auch einfach wörtlich übersetzt „Anders“ nennen können.
Die Illustrationen von Chris Riddell gefallen mir persönlich nicht so gut, ich finde sie zum Teil ziemlich düster, meine Tochter stört das aber überhaupt nicht und darauf kommt es ja an. Was ich allerdings sehr positiv finde – und das bei einem Buch, das erstmals 1994 erschienen ist – dass die Figur des Etwas Anders völlig neutral, frei von Geschlecht oder Ethnie gezeichnet ist.
In Sachen Diversität und Toleranz gibt es weitaus bessere Bücher. Ich habe meiner Tochter erklärt, dass das, was die anderen machen nicht ok ist, welche Gefühle es weckt und dass sie das wohl aus einer Angst heraus machen. Insofern kann man was aus dem Buch machen, ich hätte mir aber vom Buch selbst eine andere Moral gewünscht.
Kathryn Cave hat ein Kinderbuch über Ausgrenzung geschrieben. Das Buch wurde mit dem UNESCO-Preis für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur ausgezeichnet, weil es Toleranz lehren soll. Allerdings gibt es hier 2 Seiten der Medaille: Ja, Irgendwie Andres merkt, dass er mit dem Etwas dasselbe macht, was ihm passiert ist und lernt aus seinem Fehler. ABER: Was ist mit den anderen? Die grenzen Irgendwie Anders aus und das bleibt so stehen. Ihm bleibt also nichts anderes übrig, als sich mit anderen Ausgegrenzten zusammenzutun, aber zu den anderen gehören sie weiterhin nicht.
Was meines Erachtens in der deutschen Übersetzung auch nicht gut gelungen ist, sind die Namen der beiden Protagonisten. Im englischen Original heißen sie Something Else und Something was ich passend finde. Die Bezeichnung „das Etwas“ finde ich unglücklich gewählt, da sie doch abfällig klingt. Vielleicht hätte man ihn auch einfach wörtlich übersetzt „Anders“ nennen können.
Die Illustrationen von Chris Riddell gefallen mir persönlich nicht so gut, ich finde sie zum Teil ziemlich düster, meine Tochter stört das aber überhaupt nicht und darauf kommt es ja an. Was ich allerdings sehr positiv finde – und das bei einem Buch, das erstmals 1994 erschienen ist – dass die Figur des Etwas Anders völlig neutral, frei von Geschlecht oder Ethnie gezeichnet ist.
In Sachen Diversität und Toleranz gibt es weitaus bessere Bücher. Ich habe meiner Tochter erklärt, dass das, was die anderen machen nicht ok ist, welche Gefühle es weckt und dass sie das wohl aus einer Angst heraus machen. Insofern kann man was aus dem Buch machen, ich hätte mir aber vom Buch selbst eine andere Moral gewünscht.
June 15, 2022
🦧¿A caso no somos todos diferentes? Y tanto que sí. En este cuento se pone en valor de cara a los más pequeños que el ser diferente no es motivo para darle la espalda a nadie.
🐢Este cuento va en pos a la diversidad, tan necesaria hoy en día. Os hablo de #Diferente de la autora #KathrynCave Con un mensaje claro, sencillo y perfectamente comprensible.
🦒Un cuento entrañable, que te toca la patata, tierno y enternecedor. Con dos protagonistas muy especiales que nos darán una gran lección a grandes y pequeños. Porque este mensaje no debe quedarse en la infancia, debe permanecer en la etapa adulta para ser mejores personas.
🐡Si a ello le sumamos unas ilustraciones preciosas de la mano de #ChrisRiddell con una capacidad expresiva muy poderosa. Son unos dibujos que llaman la atención, que atren y que transmiten.
🦗Un cuento imprescindible en la biblioteca de casa con un mensaje que debe calar en los tiempos que corren. No dudeis en haceros con él.
🦚Está editado por @penguinkids a los que debo agradecerles la colaboración. Su diseño es en tapa dura y a todo color con 32 páginas, indicado para niños a partir de 4 años.
🐢Este cuento va en pos a la diversidad, tan necesaria hoy en día. Os hablo de #Diferente de la autora #KathrynCave Con un mensaje claro, sencillo y perfectamente comprensible.
🦒Un cuento entrañable, que te toca la patata, tierno y enternecedor. Con dos protagonistas muy especiales que nos darán una gran lección a grandes y pequeños. Porque este mensaje no debe quedarse en la infancia, debe permanecer en la etapa adulta para ser mejores personas.
🐡Si a ello le sumamos unas ilustraciones preciosas de la mano de #ChrisRiddell con una capacidad expresiva muy poderosa. Son unos dibujos que llaman la atención, que atren y que transmiten.
🦗Un cuento imprescindible en la biblioteca de casa con un mensaje que debe calar en los tiempos que corren. No dudeis en haceros con él.
🦚Está editado por @penguinkids a los que debo agradecerles la colaboración. Su diseño es en tapa dura y a todo color con 32 páginas, indicado para niños a partir de 4 años.
July 30, 2018
A story carrying a universal and much needed message for children of all ages, and one that should be a part of PSHE throughout schools. Something Else is a character that struggles to find a place of belonging. Rejected by the other animals for appearing to be different, this is a relentless and isolating experience. The reader is guided to understanding that it is necessary to look beyond what is perceived to be normal, and reflect upon past experiences to realise how important it is to accept someone that is ‘different’.
I love that Cave and Riddell constructed a story that sees an individual as both a victim and perpetrator of unacceptance, but one that realises and resolves their mistakes. A nice nod to being human and always being capable of learning. Equally as positive was the inclusion of groups of individuals being unable to welcome those outside of their realm of understanding. This would be great for directly applying to problems in school, certainly with regards to groups ostracising those on their own.
I love that Cave and Riddell constructed a story that sees an individual as both a victim and perpetrator of unacceptance, but one that realises and resolves their mistakes. A nice nod to being human and always being capable of learning. Equally as positive was the inclusion of groups of individuals being unable to welcome those outside of their realm of understanding. This would be great for directly applying to problems in school, certainly with regards to groups ostracising those on their own.
July 13, 2025
I bought this book for my 5-year-old after seeing its high ratings and multiple awards, expecting a heartwarming or meaningful story. Instead, I was shocked and disturbed by the underlying message.
The book appears to suggest that those who look or behave differently should separate themselves and only seek out others who are similarly “different.” Rather than promoting empathy, inclusion, or understanding, it seems to reinforce a narrative that difference equates to exclusion — a message that is, frankly, harmful.
Differences in appearance or behavior — whether due to cultural background, genetics, or neurodiversity — should not be used as a reason to isolate or reject. Teaching children that “those who don’t fit in should go find others who also don’t fit in” is a deeply regressive idea.
I cannot in good conscience read this to my child, and I strongly caution other parents and educators to read critically before sharing this with young readers. In my opinion, this book promotes a subtle yet troubling form of intolerance, and I’m disappointed it has received such acclaim.
The book appears to suggest that those who look or behave differently should separate themselves and only seek out others who are similarly “different.” Rather than promoting empathy, inclusion, or understanding, it seems to reinforce a narrative that difference equates to exclusion — a message that is, frankly, harmful.
Differences in appearance or behavior — whether due to cultural background, genetics, or neurodiversity — should not be used as a reason to isolate or reject. Teaching children that “those who don’t fit in should go find others who also don’t fit in” is a deeply regressive idea.
I cannot in good conscience read this to my child, and I strongly caution other parents and educators to read critically before sharing this with young readers. In my opinion, this book promotes a subtle yet troubling form of intolerance, and I’m disappointed it has received such acclaim.
February 22, 2023
Something Else (Paperback) by Kathryn Cave, Illustrator- Chris Riddell- Hindi language translation by Vidushak- Children’s Illustrated Colour Picture book- This book narrates the story of a little creature who is different from all the others. Therefore, all others exclude him from playing games together, eating their lunch together though he also brings his lunch in a paper bag like others. Little one is bullied. As a result, when another dissimilar person knocks his door, he refuses to entertain him on the ground that he is different from him. Suddenly, he remembers it is bad to bully other on the ground that he is different from him. He invites him back to live in his house. Now, they live, play eat together. Moral of the story is that "I'm different too and that's nothing bad". Coloured illustrations help the reader in relating to the story. I have read the Hindi language translation of this book.
June 24, 2017
" یک چیز دیگر"
ترجمه نسرین وکیلی. انتشارات مبتکران
"یک چیز دیگر" شبیه هیچ کس نیست. به همین خاطر هم دوستی ندارد. او خیلی دوست دارد که شبیه دیگران باشد و همه ی تلاشش را می کند اما بی فایده است. تا این که روزی یک چیز دیگر در خانه ی "یک چیز دیگر" را به صدا در می آورد. برای "یک چیز دیگر" پذیرش این موجود ناآشنا سخت است اما پس از مدتی آن ها بهترین دوستان هم می شوند. و سرانجام یک موجود واقعا عجیب دیگر هم به گروه آن ها می پیوندد. حدس بزنید آن موجود کیست؟
"یک چیز دیگر" داستانی درباره ی پذیرش، مدارا و سازگاری با کسانی است که با ما متفاوت هستند. افرادی که چهره، رنگ پوست، زبان و افکار و عقاید متفاوتی دارند. کسانی که توانایی هایی هایشان با ما فرق دارد. این کتاب به کودکان کمک می کند که بفهمند انسان ها با یکدیگر فرق دارند و به آن ها مدارا کردن با دیگران را یاد می دهد.
این کتاب در سال ۱۹۹۷ جایزه ی ادبیات کودکان و نوجوانان یونسکو را برای گسترش پیام صلح دریافت کرد
ترجمه نسرین وکیلی. انتشارات مبتکران
"یک چیز دیگر" شبیه هیچ کس نیست. به همین خاطر هم دوستی ندارد. او خیلی دوست دارد که شبیه دیگران باشد و همه ی تلاشش را می کند اما بی فایده است. تا این که روزی یک چیز دیگر در خانه ی "یک چیز دیگر" را به صدا در می آورد. برای "یک چیز دیگر" پذیرش این موجود ناآشنا سخت است اما پس از مدتی آن ها بهترین دوستان هم می شوند. و سرانجام یک موجود واقعا عجیب دیگر هم به گروه آن ها می پیوندد. حدس بزنید آن موجود کیست؟
"یک چیز دیگر" داستانی درباره ی پذیرش، مدارا و سازگاری با کسانی است که با ما متفاوت هستند. افرادی که چهره، رنگ پوست، زبان و افکار و عقاید متفاوتی دارند. کسانی که توانایی هایی هایشان با ما فرق دارد. این کتاب به کودکان کمک می کند که بفهمند انسان ها با یکدیگر فرق دارند و به آن ها مدارا کردن با دیگران را یاد می دهد.
این کتاب در سال ۱۹۹۷ جایزه ی ادبیات کودکان و نوجوانان یونسکو را برای گسترش پیام صلح دریافت کرد
January 9, 2020
A fantastic classroom resource for primary children - from ages 4-11. This is a simple story, about a small creature who does his best to join in with the others and make friends. But he's different. No matter how he tries, he just doesn't fit in. Then 'Something' turns up and wants to be friends. But 'Something Else' isn't sure he's like him at all, because he looks different. The story relates to children in a poignant way, how we should all embrace our differences and not change who we are to try and fit in. Also, that it is good for us all to be different but it doesn't mean we can't be kind, respectful and get a long together.
January 24, 2020
Ich liebe dieses Kinderbuch und lese es immer wieder gerne vor. Die Illustrationen sind einfach herzig und liebevoll gemacht. Die Geschichte ist eine tolle Erzählung darüber was es heißt anders zu sein.
November 15, 2020
'Something Else' doesn't fit in with the others until one day he meets someone who is different too - they become great friends. This book shows the importance of acceptance and how having a friend can have a big impact if you feel like you don't fit in.
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