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Same Kind of Different As Me for Kids
Same Kind of Different As Me for Kids tells the emotional tale of Denver Moore’s life story, made famous in the New York Times bestselling book Same Kind of Different As Me. “I used to spend a lotta time worryin’ that I was different from other people. . . . But I found out everybody’s different—the same kind of different as me.” Little Denver grew up very poor, and he didn’t get to go to school. As time passed, Denver decided to hop a train to the big city for a different life. That life was also very difficult, and Denver spent many years as a homeless man. But God was faithful and He showed His love for Denver through two people who were very different from him, and He changed the world through their unlikely friendship. This unique children’s book includes Denver’s original art, which will be a touching way to talk about the beautiful message. Parents and children alike will be moved by this powerful story and will never forget the unexpected and life-changing things that can happen when we help somebody. “Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.” Previously published as Everybody Can Help Somebody.
- GenresNonfiction
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2017
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Ron Hall
49 books180 followersWhile my daddy was fightin´ the big war in the Pacific, my grandmother delivered me in the farmhouse kitchen near Blooming Grove, Texas, in September 1945. This was back in those days when country girls knew about birthin´ babies and lucky for me, because my granddaddy and the town doctor were on the bucket brigade of a barn fire that night. I grew up in the bed of my granddad's Chevy pickup till it was time to go to school.
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January 27, 2017
I first became acquainted with this writing team as we read this for book club. The story became more heart-rendering as we heard Debbie’s sister speak to our group. It was powerful and moving as she put together a moving slide show that had pictures of her sister, Ron and shared what she knew about Denver Moore. She too was changed by her sister and brother-in-law’s work.
In the forward Ron Hall writes a note to parents. He shares how children would seek Denver out to ask him questions when they traveled across America trying to help people through sharing their story.
Ron says Denver was so moved by the kids they met and how they encouraged him, he said to Ron, “We gots to write a book these little children can read!” …“Tell them nobody can help everybody but everybody can help somebody.” I’m thrilled they have this book available for children; even more excited about the movie they’ve made based on the book. This book is a must read. The movie looks like one to watch.The release date of the movie is Sept 2017.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the BookLook site. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St. Laurent
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In the forward Ron Hall writes a note to parents. He shares how children would seek Denver out to ask him questions when they traveled across America trying to help people through sharing their story.
Ron says Denver was so moved by the kids they met and how they encouraged him, he said to Ron, “We gots to write a book these little children can read!” …“Tell them nobody can help everybody but everybody can help somebody.” I’m thrilled they have this book available for children; even more excited about the movie they’ve made based on the book. This book is a must read. The movie looks like one to watch.The release date of the movie is Sept 2017.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the BookLook site. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine
February 14, 2017
This shortened, children's version of previous bestseller "Same Kind of Different As Me" brings to children the concept that helping others is a good thing to do.
Denver Moore was a black child born into the poverty of tenant farming in the South and grew up with no education and virtually no toys. He escaped the farm in a train boxcar which he rode to Texas. Life in Texas was as hard or harder than the life he had left on the farm and he lived for years as a homeless person.
He found his way to a Mission where he was discovered by a couple who took him under their wing and helped him. This evolved into a speaking tour and a book which generated a large sum of money which was used to build a new Mission for the homeless.
A good story, but somehow it seems to miss the mark. Would I purchase it? Probably not. Would it be a good book for a library and why? Yes, and because it tells the story of helping others.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the BookLook Review Program on behalf of the Thomas Nelson Publishing Company to facilitate this review of my honest opinions. I was not compensated.
February 20, 2017
"Same Kind of Different As Me for Kids" is juvenile nonfiction--the autobiography of Denver Moore told in a simple, brief way. He started by talking about his childhood on a cotton plantation in Louisiana during the Great Depression. When he grew up, he no longer wanted to be a sharecropper, so he traveled to a city. He couldn't get a job, so became a homeless person who felt no one cared about him. Ron Hall and others eventually reached out to him and showed him God's love. Denver Moore then worked to help other homeless people. The lesson tagged on at the end is that "nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody."
The illustrations are by Ron Hall, but they look like a child drew them. They're very simple and lack detail. These vague, child-like drawings seem more suited to a made-up story or a story told by a child. Since this is an autobiography told by adults, I'd have preferred clear illustrations showing what life was really like or even some pictures of these people and places (if any existed) to help ground the story in reality.
I like reading Christian autobiographies to children, and this was worth reading once. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, though.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through BookLook.
The illustrations are by Ron Hall, but they look like a child drew them. They're very simple and lack detail. These vague, child-like drawings seem more suited to a made-up story or a story told by a child. Since this is an autobiography told by adults, I'd have preferred clear illustrations showing what life was really like or even some pictures of these people and places (if any existed) to help ground the story in reality.
I like reading Christian autobiographies to children, and this was worth reading once. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, though.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through BookLook.
March 7, 2017
Well, there is a nice little message at the end of this book. It’s actually on the back cover too: “Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.” As a picture book though, the story is kind of flat and actually hard to believe. The drawings are interesting, but Denver—the subject of the book and its co-author—looks completely different in some illustrations from how he appears in others. The narrative takes Denver from his life as a sharecropper’s son to homelessness to a career in art. The good things that happen to him are attributed to religious interventions from God, angels, and benevolent people who find him. The book might be a nice allegory or keepsake—the front endsheet has a “Presented To” template--but honestly, I don’t think this is a book that kids will return to over and over.
February 7, 2017
This is a very cute book and actually has more depth for a kids book that makes it one of the most perfect books for kids that are not toddlers but not yet full readers-- so they can sit with their parent to read it and go over what it means. But also, any kid, my older ones included, would love to sit and read this book as well.
Kids often have more wisdom then we give them credit for and this book helps to foster some of the wisdom that kids have built into them. To realise what was going on around them and to help fix it even in the smallest of ways.
You can read the full review here: http://viabella-thebeautifullife.blog...
Kids often have more wisdom then we give them credit for and this book helps to foster some of the wisdom that kids have built into them. To realise what was going on around them and to help fix it even in the smallest of ways.
You can read the full review here: http://viabella-thebeautifullife.blog...
September 24, 2017
Precious and perfect! Great for family time. Then go read the big people's version. It is on my list! ;)
February 14, 2017
Story
Several friends raved about the original book Same Kind of Different as Me, though that one’s still sitting on my (rather long) reading list. I grabbed the kids’ version as soon as I saw it … but I’m left scratching my head a little.
It seems like there’s a lot left out of this story–perhaps elements that would tie it all together. As it is though, there’s really no “hook”. It rambles on from one disconnected event to the next, and then tries (and fails) to wrap up tidily.
Perhaps if you’ve read the original book, this story might make a bit more sense. Without that context though, I’m left a bit disoriented. It’s trying to teach a lesson, but it does so in such a roundabout, rambling way that the message is lost.
Illustrations
The author created his own illustrations for this book. He is an international art dealer, but he does not seem to be a professional illustrator. The artwork is almost a bit childish, but oddly enough, it really works. The simple paintings almost feel like a glimpse into the author’s childhood memories.
I often caution against doing your own illustrations, but in this case, I’m proven wrong. Of course, the very professional page layout makes all the difference as well.
Cover
Nice layout that fits the tone of the story. I generally prefer unique artwork for the cover (rather than a piece reused from inside the book), but in this case, the image fits well. It encapsulates the story nicely, and I’m not sure they could have done much better.
Text treatment is solid, and the spot gloss is a nice effect on the book jacket.
Several friends raved about the original book Same Kind of Different as Me, though that one’s still sitting on my (rather long) reading list. I grabbed the kids’ version as soon as I saw it … but I’m left scratching my head a little.
It seems like there’s a lot left out of this story–perhaps elements that would tie it all together. As it is though, there’s really no “hook”. It rambles on from one disconnected event to the next, and then tries (and fails) to wrap up tidily.
Perhaps if you’ve read the original book, this story might make a bit more sense. Without that context though, I’m left a bit disoriented. It’s trying to teach a lesson, but it does so in such a roundabout, rambling way that the message is lost.
Illustrations
The author created his own illustrations for this book. He is an international art dealer, but he does not seem to be a professional illustrator. The artwork is almost a bit childish, but oddly enough, it really works. The simple paintings almost feel like a glimpse into the author’s childhood memories.
I often caution against doing your own illustrations, but in this case, I’m proven wrong. Of course, the very professional page layout makes all the difference as well.
Cover
Nice layout that fits the tone of the story. I generally prefer unique artwork for the cover (rather than a piece reused from inside the book), but in this case, the image fits well. It encapsulates the story nicely, and I’m not sure they could have done much better.
Text treatment is solid, and the spot gloss is a nice effect on the book jacket.
October 25, 2017
"..nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody." ❤️
June 7, 2020
Great story and lesson
This is a wonderful read for families with young kids. It’s easy to follow and the youngest of children can understand and learn from this well written book.
This is a wonderful read for families with young kids. It’s easy to follow and the youngest of children can understand and learn from this well written book.
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