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Everything Is Different
Brett and his dad visit England in the United Kingdom. Brett observes many things new to him. His dad patiently explains why different things work where they are and that Brett should not be alarmed. Brett learns that different does not mean wrong and enjoys his experience, including a visit to a castle.
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Published January 1, 2015
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March 15, 2018
First, I want to thank Ann Morris for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Everything is Different by Ann Morris is an extremely adorable book about an inquisitive little boy whom goes to England for the first time with his father. He has never heard an accent before, thinks the cab driver is driving on the wrong side of the road, etc. It is a little scary since it is different. However, then his Dad introduces him to the Bolivar Castle and a Pub and he is not so scared.
This book is very well written, very educational, comical at times, and very well illustrated. I know that my nieces and nephews would enjoy it.
Everything is Different by Ann Morris is an extremely adorable book about an inquisitive little boy whom goes to England for the first time with his father. He has never heard an accent before, thinks the cab driver is driving on the wrong side of the road, etc. It is a little scary since it is different. However, then his Dad introduces him to the Bolivar Castle and a Pub and he is not so scared.
This book is very well written, very educational, comical at times, and very well illustrated. I know that my nieces and nephews would enjoy it.
April 12, 2016
¡Diferente no significa equivocado!
La historia comienza cuando un padre invita a su hijo para un corto viaje en el extranjero. Durante la aventura su hijo aprende no sólo cosas sencillas como volar significa estar por encima de las nubes, pero también descubre algunas diferencias entre los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido.
El padre de Brett explica pacientemente cómo diferentes cosas funcionan en otro país como en el Reino Unido la gente conduce en el otro lado de la calle y el acento británico es diferente el acento inglés.
Al día siguiente, ellos tuvieron una experiencia maravillosa en el Castillo de Bolsover cuando cambiaron papeles y el padre de Brett se convierte en el estudiante y deja a su hijo explorar el mundo con una perspectiva diferente como guía. También tuvieron un día inolvidable en una Taberna Inglesa llamada Whiterspoon donde van a comer no a tomar cerveza. La aventura termina con la compra de recuerdos para llevar a casa.
Mis frases favoritas están en la página cinco cuando el papá de Brett dice, "Ya verás que todos no hacen las cosas igual que nosotros, pero si lo que hacen les sale bien para ellos, eso es lo importante. Porque hagan cosas de otra manera no quiere decir que se equivoquen”.
Con ilustraciones coloridas, Ann Morris desarrolla un claro mensaje "diferente no significa estar equivocado." Este libro es un excelente recurso para la enseñanza de conceptos de geografía, historia y diversidad. Recomiendo este libro para estudiantes de cuarto a quinto grado.
La historia comienza cuando un padre invita a su hijo para un corto viaje en el extranjero. Durante la aventura su hijo aprende no sólo cosas sencillas como volar significa estar por encima de las nubes, pero también descubre algunas diferencias entre los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido.
El padre de Brett explica pacientemente cómo diferentes cosas funcionan en otro país como en el Reino Unido la gente conduce en el otro lado de la calle y el acento británico es diferente el acento inglés.
Al día siguiente, ellos tuvieron una experiencia maravillosa en el Castillo de Bolsover cuando cambiaron papeles y el padre de Brett se convierte en el estudiante y deja a su hijo explorar el mundo con una perspectiva diferente como guía. También tuvieron un día inolvidable en una Taberna Inglesa llamada Whiterspoon donde van a comer no a tomar cerveza. La aventura termina con la compra de recuerdos para llevar a casa.
Mis frases favoritas están en la página cinco cuando el papá de Brett dice, "Ya verás que todos no hacen las cosas igual que nosotros, pero si lo que hacen les sale bien para ellos, eso es lo importante. Porque hagan cosas de otra manera no quiere decir que se equivoquen”.
Con ilustraciones coloridas, Ann Morris desarrolla un claro mensaje "diferente no significa estar equivocado." Este libro es un excelente recurso para la enseñanza de conceptos de geografía, historia y diversidad. Recomiendo este libro para estudiantes de cuarto a quinto grado.
April 12, 2016
Everything is Different
By Ann Morris
Illustrated by Melissa Wright
Different doesn’t mean wrong!
The story begins when a father invites his son for a short trip abroad. During the adventure his son learns not only simple things such as flying means being above the clouds, but also he discovers a few differences between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Brett’s dad patiently explains how different things work in another country like in United Kingdom people drive on the other side of the street than we do and the British accent is different from the English accent.
The following day, they had a wonderful experience at the Bolsover Castle when they switch roles and Brett’s dad becomes the student and let his son explores the world with a different perspective as a tour guide. They had also an unforgettable day at an English pub called Whiterspoon where they eat food not beer. The adventure ends buying souvenirs to bring home.
My favorite sentences are in page five when Brett's Dad said, "You will learn that not everyone does things the same way we do. But if it works for them, that is what is important. Being different does not mean they are wrong."
With colorful illustrations, Ann Morris develops a clear message “different does not mean wrong.” This book is an excellent resource for teaching concepts of geography, history and diversity. I highly recommend this book for students in 4th to 5th grades.
By Ann Morris
Illustrated by Melissa Wright
Different doesn’t mean wrong!
The story begins when a father invites his son for a short trip abroad. During the adventure his son learns not only simple things such as flying means being above the clouds, but also he discovers a few differences between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Brett’s dad patiently explains how different things work in another country like in United Kingdom people drive on the other side of the street than we do and the British accent is different from the English accent.
The following day, they had a wonderful experience at the Bolsover Castle when they switch roles and Brett’s dad becomes the student and let his son explores the world with a different perspective as a tour guide. They had also an unforgettable day at an English pub called Whiterspoon where they eat food not beer. The adventure ends buying souvenirs to bring home.
My favorite sentences are in page five when Brett's Dad said, "You will learn that not everyone does things the same way we do. But if it works for them, that is what is important. Being different does not mean they are wrong."
With colorful illustrations, Ann Morris develops a clear message “different does not mean wrong.” This book is an excellent resource for teaching concepts of geography, history and diversity. I highly recommend this book for students in 4th to 5th grades.
January 14, 2016
A Wonderful Learning Experience for All!
Everything is Different is a wonderful learning experience for all! A copy of this book belongs in every home and school library if you have to teach children concepts of perspective, diversity, and global citizenship. The story portrays a father and his young son visiting Bolsover Castle in the United Kingdom for the first time. In the beginning, little Brett is bewildered by all the differences between the United States and the United Kingdom from driving on the wrong side of the road to speaking with a British accent. So, his father engages him in a learning adventure he will never forget by assigning him the job of tour guide. Now, Brett is the teacher and his father is the student. Together they spend a delightful day discovering Bolsover Castle, an English pub, but more importantly, that there are many ways of looking at things in life. This book is an excellent resource for teaching a unit on diversity, geography, castles, and more. Out of all the books written by Ann Morris, this is my favorite. I am looking forward to sharing it with my students and grandsons. It truly deserves 5 stars. Kudos to Ann Morris!
Everything is Different is a wonderful learning experience for all! A copy of this book belongs in every home and school library if you have to teach children concepts of perspective, diversity, and global citizenship. The story portrays a father and his young son visiting Bolsover Castle in the United Kingdom for the first time. In the beginning, little Brett is bewildered by all the differences between the United States and the United Kingdom from driving on the wrong side of the road to speaking with a British accent. So, his father engages him in a learning adventure he will never forget by assigning him the job of tour guide. Now, Brett is the teacher and his father is the student. Together they spend a delightful day discovering Bolsover Castle, an English pub, but more importantly, that there are many ways of looking at things in life. This book is an excellent resource for teaching a unit on diversity, geography, castles, and more. Out of all the books written by Ann Morris, this is my favorite. I am looking forward to sharing it with my students and grandsons. It truly deserves 5 stars. Kudos to Ann Morris!
January 1, 2016
Exceptional story for children!
I love this story about Brett's trip to England. My favorite line was when Brett's Dad said "You will learn that not everyone does things the same way we do. But if it works for them, that is what is important. Being different does not mean they are wrong." I think that is an important lesson for anything in this world. It's not wrong to be different. This story was a great way to show the differences of two cultures, such as England and those in the United States. Children's books that can teach and entertain while bringing the reader on an adventure are truly the best types of books written.
I love this story about Brett's trip to England. My favorite line was when Brett's Dad said "You will learn that not everyone does things the same way we do. But if it works for them, that is what is important. Being different does not mean they are wrong." I think that is an important lesson for anything in this world. It's not wrong to be different. This story was a great way to show the differences of two cultures, such as England and those in the United States. Children's books that can teach and entertain while bringing the reader on an adventure are truly the best types of books written.
March 24, 2018
Exciting times are ahead when Brett visits England.
Brett and his dad visit England where so many things are different, and in this lovely book he learns that different is not necessarily wrong.
From the moment Brett stepped onto the plane he knew he was in for a great adventure. He and his dad had been invited to England, and that was a long way away from his home in America.
There are lots of things for him to discover, and the first was that the clouds were under his feet, not over his head.
Then he discovers that the English drive on the ‘wrong side of the road’ and not only that, they ‘speak funny’ too. Whatever next?
Arriving in the Midlands Brett is in for a treat when dad tells him that they are going to visit Bolsover Castle, and he immediately looks it up on his laptop to find out more.
“Wow, this big stone castle definitely looks like a great place to explore, but why aren’t they made of wood like ours are?” He asks his dad.
He soon discovers the answer to this question and many more when he arrives at the castle. Everyone can dress up, and Brett decides it would be cool to become a knight for the day. And wow what a fantastic day he has as he steps back in time and relives history. He has learnt so much in just one visit!
However the day is not over, there are other places to see, and different food to try.
Sadly, soon it is time to go home, their brief holiday is finished. Brett has had a wonderful time and has learnt a very important lesson from his trip, which is that different definitely isn’t wrong, and having an open mind to new experiences opens a world of wonderful opportunities to you.
I loved the way that this book highlights positively the differences between England and America. I found its message to children inspiring, because like the author, I feel is very important for our children to be able to experience new things, and realise that things are very different in other places.
This book is beautifully illustrated by Melissa Wright and I was given a copy of it by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Brett and his dad visit England where so many things are different, and in this lovely book he learns that different is not necessarily wrong.
From the moment Brett stepped onto the plane he knew he was in for a great adventure. He and his dad had been invited to England, and that was a long way away from his home in America.
There are lots of things for him to discover, and the first was that the clouds were under his feet, not over his head.
Then he discovers that the English drive on the ‘wrong side of the road’ and not only that, they ‘speak funny’ too. Whatever next?
Arriving in the Midlands Brett is in for a treat when dad tells him that they are going to visit Bolsover Castle, and he immediately looks it up on his laptop to find out more.
“Wow, this big stone castle definitely looks like a great place to explore, but why aren’t they made of wood like ours are?” He asks his dad.
He soon discovers the answer to this question and many more when he arrives at the castle. Everyone can dress up, and Brett decides it would be cool to become a knight for the day. And wow what a fantastic day he has as he steps back in time and relives history. He has learnt so much in just one visit!
However the day is not over, there are other places to see, and different food to try.
Sadly, soon it is time to go home, their brief holiday is finished. Brett has had a wonderful time and has learnt a very important lesson from his trip, which is that different definitely isn’t wrong, and having an open mind to new experiences opens a world of wonderful opportunities to you.
I loved the way that this book highlights positively the differences between England and America. I found its message to children inspiring, because like the author, I feel is very important for our children to be able to experience new things, and realise that things are very different in other places.
This book is beautifully illustrated by Melissa Wright and I was given a copy of it by the author in exchange for an honest review.
January 25, 2016
This story was inspired by a trip made to the UK. I knew immediately that it was beneficial material for a children's book. Children notice everything. They have their habits and notice things different from the norm. Brett in this story is a bright boy who notices cultural differences, as he is from the USA. Since he is with his dad, he is fortunate to have a patient listener who explains why things are different. As many adults associate "different" with "wrong" or "bad", this is written to dispel that myth and help people look at cultural differences with a positive attitude.
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