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Different Like Me
Adventure with a diverse group of children as they discover and celebrate that we all have more in common than we might think. Sometimes the things that make us different can leave us feeling like a fish out of water. Take your child on this whimsical journey where each unique child works with the others to launch a giant colorful fish balloon. Along the way, the children learn to celebrate differences and uncover what they all have in common, so that even a "fish out of water" finds belonging. Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon features a wonderful variety of children with unique qualities. It is based on a story she wrote years ago to explain to her own children the beauty of God's diverse world. You'll also enjoy the engaging questions you can use to start conversations about diversity with the children in your own life. In Different Like Me , you'll
32 pages, Hardcover
Published August 4, 2020
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Xochitl Dixon
47 books21 followersXochitl (So-Cheel) E. Dixon, a disabled Mexican author and speaker, is a contributor for Our Daily Bread, God Hears Her, Tyndale's Go Bible for Kids, and The Message Devotional Bible for Women. Serving Jesus with her diverse family and service dog, Callie, Xochitl crosses multi-generational, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural lines with messages of God’s love, hope, spiritual growth, discipleship, and prayer. She is the author of Waiting for God: Trusting Him for the Answers to Every Prayer, Sacred Strides: Walking in the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit, and the picture books, What Color is God’s Love?, Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown, Different Like Me and Diferente como yo. Connect at www.xedixon.com.
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August 14, 2020
This is an absolutely beautifully illustrated book about the ways in which children are different and yet the same. This is a Christian themed book which mentions God and his creations.
“I look all around me and what do I see? So many kids who are different from me”. “But while we are different . . .we FEEL things the same. We are happy and hurried, We Feel Scared, We feel sad. We feel grumpy and worried, We Feel free, We Feel glad.” “We’re all good at something, and have kindness to share”
This hardcover book is a beautiful addition to a young child’s library. It shows children of all colors, some disabled, some from far away places. It talks about speaking differently and looking differently but feeling the same sorts of things. The illustrations are vibrantly colored and will definitely appeal to young children. The illustrations are also detailed and there is lots to look at. My 4 year old granddaughter loved it and I can highly recommend it.
“I look all around me and what do I see? So many kids who are different from me”. “But while we are different . . .we FEEL things the same. We are happy and hurried, We Feel Scared, We feel sad. We feel grumpy and worried, We Feel free, We Feel glad.” “We’re all good at something, and have kindness to share”
This hardcover book is a beautiful addition to a young child’s library. It shows children of all colors, some disabled, some from far away places. It talks about speaking differently and looking differently but feeling the same sorts of things. The illustrations are vibrantly colored and will definitely appeal to young children. The illustrations are also detailed and there is lots to look at. My 4 year old granddaughter loved it and I can highly recommend it.
May 23, 2024
This is a children's book that is good for Pre-K age kids. I really love children's book that shows kids everyone is different and some kids has disabilities. I will be buying this book to take to my kids EC (Special Needs) Classrooms. I think it will also show them that it is ok to be different. I really love this book. Their is bible sayings in this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher or author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have since purchase a copy of this book.
I have since purchase a copy of this book.
October 13, 2020
This is a super-duper adorable book, particularly for children. Kids need to be educated regarding human values carefully and subtly without injuring their own emotions as well; this book does precisely that. I had a smile throughout while reading it. The pictures are so elegant, vivid, and vibrant, despite being a grown-up, I couldn't help but continue gazing at it. The lyrical and rhyming expressions take it up a notch further.
'I look all around me, and what do I see? / So many kids, not so different from me.' It's the best way that the book could be summed up, everyone so diverse yet so alike. This is my first-ever children's book, and I ain't disappointed a bit. I guess this could clearly be a part of the Pre-KG curriculum to instill moral values. Please do read this one; I am positive you'll enjoy it.
Thank you, NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing, for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a review.
'I look all around me, and what do I see? / So many kids, not so different from me.' It's the best way that the book could be summed up, everyone so diverse yet so alike. This is my first-ever children's book, and I ain't disappointed a bit. I guess this could clearly be a part of the Pre-KG curriculum to instill moral values. Please do read this one; I am positive you'll enjoy it.
Thank you, NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing, for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a review.
October 4, 2020
Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon is a children's fiction book about diversity. It is gloriously illustrated with rhyming verses that will teach children that it's okay to be different; that it's okay not to like the same things; and that it's okay to have different hair and skin color.
A wonderful book to read with your child or grandchild at bedtime or story time. I loved this book. Five Stars. I'm definitely adding this book to my gift list.
I received a digital copy of this book from Our Daily Bread Publishing through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
A wonderful book to read with your child or grandchild at bedtime or story time. I loved this book. Five Stars. I'm definitely adding this book to my gift list.
I received a digital copy of this book from Our Daily Bread Publishing through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
May 25, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This is a lovely rhyming book for young children to help teach them about differences, diversity and being unique.
I loved how the author included pictures of emotions, children with disabilities and different races too.
This book is a great tool for teaching about everyone being different and to embrace who you are as who you are is how God made you to be.
This is a lovely rhyming book for young children to help teach them about differences, diversity and being unique.
I loved how the author included pictures of emotions, children with disabilities and different races too.
This book is a great tool for teaching about everyone being different and to embrace who you are as who you are is how God made you to be.
September 5, 2020
Different Like Me is a stunningly beautiful picture book focusing on the unique qualities of people.
The rhyming scheme is simple yet makes it way more fun to sing along and read the song. I love that the book is diverse and includes many different people in it, which plays right into the message.
There is religious comments in it, so buyer beware if you don't want to see anything about God. It's not preachy though, only suggesting God made everyone different for a reason - to be special. So no harm, no foul.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
The rhyming scheme is simple yet makes it way more fun to sing along and read the song. I love that the book is diverse and includes many different people in it, which plays right into the message.
There is religious comments in it, so buyer beware if you don't want to see anything about God. It's not preachy though, only suggesting God made everyone different for a reason - to be special. So no harm, no foul.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
November 26, 2020
I have been working as a primary school teacher for 12 years, and believe me it still hurts when I hear: ‘I do not want to play with him, he has a dark skin!’ , or ‘Mommy say I shouldn’t sit next to her, she’s poor and has no branded sneakers. She can’t be my friend, we’re different!’ Children are not born with prejudices, we as parents and as a society make them to become. Stigma often exists because of knowledge built on stereotypes. Lack of information, misconceptions, isolation and segregation perpetuate such stereotypes - so the best way to address stigma is to break stereotypes. But how do we do that?
It should start at an early age and reading books is a fantastic choice. Not only will it reduce prejudice, it will also encourage the child to think and draw their own conclusions. For that very reason ‘Different Like Me’ by Xochitl Dixon is a must read for all families.
Using rhyme and vivid illustrations, the author depicts the world around us in a very interesting way. All children are different, skin color, eye color, appearance. Not everyone wants the same things and activities, not everyone has the same hobby. And the choice of food can be different. But all children are exactly the same in one respect: everyone wants to be loved and accepted by others. What I particularly liked was the way the author very subtly points to true human values, without offending bad habits. Wonderful words encourage children to see the beauty in differences, as well as the fact that this world belongs to all of us. As you read it with your children, you can connect the pictures with real situations, with children and people close to you, stimulate a discussion about friendship. Believe me, this book contains many elements that will allow you to spend a few hours of quality time with your little ones.
I do not have enough words to express how delighted I am with this book. Rhymed verses, portrayed through beautiful illustrations that speak loudly about a world in which all children are loved and accepted, about the beauty in the differences, about the truth in the similarities ... A children’s book that should be part of every family library.
It should start at an early age and reading books is a fantastic choice. Not only will it reduce prejudice, it will also encourage the child to think and draw their own conclusions. For that very reason ‘Different Like Me’ by Xochitl Dixon is a must read for all families.
Using rhyme and vivid illustrations, the author depicts the world around us in a very interesting way. All children are different, skin color, eye color, appearance. Not everyone wants the same things and activities, not everyone has the same hobby. And the choice of food can be different. But all children are exactly the same in one respect: everyone wants to be loved and accepted by others. What I particularly liked was the way the author very subtly points to true human values, without offending bad habits. Wonderful words encourage children to see the beauty in differences, as well as the fact that this world belongs to all of us. As you read it with your children, you can connect the pictures with real situations, with children and people close to you, stimulate a discussion about friendship. Believe me, this book contains many elements that will allow you to spend a few hours of quality time with your little ones.
I do not have enough words to express how delighted I am with this book. Rhymed verses, portrayed through beautiful illustrations that speak loudly about a world in which all children are loved and accepted, about the beauty in the differences, about the truth in the similarities ... A children’s book that should be part of every family library.
November 3, 2020
This book is so damn beautiful and very much needed.
It's always better to talk about the issues of race, different people we are going to come across right during the formative years so kids understand what is being meant by we are all human beings and no one race or community shouldn't get mistreated (as kids learn from what they see and observe).
We adults are at a loss for words when it comes to such topics on how to explain in a way that they understand.
This book does justice to this.
The illustration is like a perfect dream.
Everything is perfect!
I need this one as a physical copy when it comes out.
The thing to think is it is difficult to change ourselves as adults when we are brought up in a segregated environment. So why not start from here with such books to change all that?
Thank you NetGalley for this beautiful ARC.
It's always better to talk about the issues of race, different people we are going to come across right during the formative years so kids understand what is being meant by we are all human beings and no one race or community shouldn't get mistreated (as kids learn from what they see and observe).
We adults are at a loss for words when it comes to such topics on how to explain in a way that they understand.
This book does justice to this.
The illustration is like a perfect dream.
Everything is perfect!
I need this one as a physical copy when it comes out.
The thing to think is it is difficult to change ourselves as adults when we are brought up in a segregated environment. So why not start from here with such books to change all that?
Thank you NetGalley for this beautiful ARC.
May 28, 2020
This delightfully-illustrated book follows the efforts of a mixed group of children as they work co-operatively to carry a fish-shaped kite to a festival. The rhyming prose whimsically explores the concept that, while we might look different from each other in a variety of ways, express ourselves differently, and have varying strengths and weaknesses, we all have a role to play in recognising the value in others, being kind and working together. The illustrations feature children representing a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds (also illustrated by their food choices in the picnic scene!), and several differently-abled children. As this is a relatively short picture-book format, the depth into which the book goes is understandably minimal, but there is a useful section for parents and teachers at the end of the book, for use in prompting further discussion about diversity.
Different Like Me is published by Our Daily Bread Publishing, and thus not unexpectedly features opening and closing Old Testament verses (Genesis 1:27 and Psalm 139: 13-14 respectively), which sadly is likely to limit its circulation to audiences who practice either Jewish or Christian faith. While I don't in any way dispute the ethos of Our Daily Bread in including overtly religious content, I feel a little sad that this delightful book, with its universal message is unlikely to bridge the gap into the secularised and multi-faith mainstream. I would love to see a book that celebrates the differences and similarities between children of all faiths (or none), embracing the universal truths that govern us all.
Thank you to author Xochitl Dixon, illustrator Bonnie Lui, Our Daily Bread Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to review an advance copy of this title. #NetGalley
Different Like Me is published by Our Daily Bread Publishing, and thus not unexpectedly features opening and closing Old Testament verses (Genesis 1:27 and Psalm 139: 13-14 respectively), which sadly is likely to limit its circulation to audiences who practice either Jewish or Christian faith. While I don't in any way dispute the ethos of Our Daily Bread in including overtly religious content, I feel a little sad that this delightful book, with its universal message is unlikely to bridge the gap into the secularised and multi-faith mainstream. I would love to see a book that celebrates the differences and similarities between children of all faiths (or none), embracing the universal truths that govern us all.
Thank you to author Xochitl Dixon, illustrator Bonnie Lui, Our Daily Bread Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to review an advance copy of this title. #NetGalley
October 4, 2020
This is a short story about how every kid is different and yet, perfect.
I loved the illustrations, the way the writing flows and the whole message behind it. I also loved how inclusive it was, mentioning kids from different cultures and kids who have disabilities.
I didn't like however how it opens with a Bible verse and ends with questions about the relationship between children and god (among other questions that are not as bad.)
As a kindergarten teacher, I would suggest skipping the Bible verses and the questions at the end. Celebrating our differences is great, but indoctrination isn't, plus, not everyone believes in the Bible god.
Other than that, yeah, it's lovely and I think kids will love it too.
I received a free e-book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the illustrations, the way the writing flows and the whole message behind it. I also loved how inclusive it was, mentioning kids from different cultures and kids who have disabilities.
I didn't like however how it opens with a Bible verse and ends with questions about the relationship between children and god (among other questions that are not as bad.)
As a kindergarten teacher, I would suggest skipping the Bible verses and the questions at the end. Celebrating our differences is great, but indoctrination isn't, plus, not everyone believes in the Bible god.
Other than that, yeah, it's lovely and I think kids will love it too.
I received a free e-book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 21, 2020
Different Like Me // by Xochitl Dixon // illustrated by Bonnie Lui
Different Like Me focuses all on the differences between us all, whether those are skin color, hair, language, hobbies, abilities, etc. But at the same time, it also shows us how we have many things in common despite those differences, such as our feelings. It teaches us that every person is special in their own way, whether they are similar or different to someone else. While this book starts and ends with a biblical verse, what I enjoyed about it is that it is a great story with a great lesson whether you are Christian or not. This book is very easily adapted to be used without religion in mind if that is something that is needed. The illustrations are beautiful and really enhance the story as well. For those interested in digging deeper into the theme of this book with their children, there are some great questions at the end of the book to encourage further discussions!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
Different Like Me focuses all on the differences between us all, whether those are skin color, hair, language, hobbies, abilities, etc. But at the same time, it also shows us how we have many things in common despite those differences, such as our feelings. It teaches us that every person is special in their own way, whether they are similar or different to someone else. While this book starts and ends with a biblical verse, what I enjoyed about it is that it is a great story with a great lesson whether you are Christian or not. This book is very easily adapted to be used without religion in mind if that is something that is needed. The illustrations are beautiful and really enhance the story as well. For those interested in digging deeper into the theme of this book with their children, there are some great questions at the end of the book to encourage further discussions!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
May 21, 2020
This is a wonderful little book for pre-school kids with beautiful illustrations that shows different types of children including the ones with disabilities. I think this is a great book for the young children to learn about their differences and accept it!
September 21, 2020
I have to say that everyone is unique. But then, we know this right? We’re all taught this from a young age. But are we really taught to see everyone the same? Are we taught to look at others who aren’t as smart or who have a different skin color than us as different or less than?
In our household, we believe everyone has the opportunity to be something unique and special. Some people might throw away their opportunity to parrot others, but they get that opportunity.
This is a sweet children’s book. It’s going to be staying on our shelves for the foreseeable future. We live in an area that is not very racially diverse. It’s very rural midwest states if that helps you picture what it’s like. But my children have friends of different skin tones and don’t see them in different ways. They’re all their friends.
Cute book. I highly recommend you find a copy and get it on your shelf today! I also encourage you to recommend this book at your library. The more times someone requests a book the more likely it is that a library will get it on their shelves.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
In our household, we believe everyone has the opportunity to be something unique and special. Some people might throw away their opportunity to parrot others, but they get that opportunity.
This is a sweet children’s book. It’s going to be staying on our shelves for the foreseeable future. We live in an area that is not very racially diverse. It’s very rural midwest states if that helps you picture what it’s like. But my children have friends of different skin tones and don’t see them in different ways. They’re all their friends.
Cute book. I highly recommend you find a copy and get it on your shelf today! I also encourage you to recommend this book at your library. The more times someone requests a book the more likely it is that a library will get it on their shelves.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
September 23, 2020
This is such an adorable book that reminds us that we are ALL made in HIS Image. That we are all unique and beautiful. I read this book to my 9 and 7 year old boys. It was the perfect book to read to them while all this chaos is going on. One reminder that I made sure to drive home is: We may all look different on the outside, but God designed us all to have the same set of emotions on the inside.I always tell my children, that God gave you many talents and made you like noone else - you want to embrace that. What you do with your talents is your gift to God. This book is beautifully illustrated, it has amazing pictures.
I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging program, all thoughts are my own.
I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging program, all thoughts are my own.
August 14, 2020
A short book in length but profound in meaning.
It is a book that promotes understanding and avoidance of judgments. Despite the fact that the primary audience for this book is children, this book holds in it a message that goes beyond all ages and time. That message is that God created us all unique and that our differences should be what bring us together and not apart.
This is a message that must be promoted now especially with the Black Lives Matter movement still very active. Everyone is unique and perfect in their own way despite their looks or language.
Moreover, I enjoyed the writing style, it was rather poetic. As well as the drawings that were so cute and creative.
It creates a beautiful wholesome feeling.
It is a book that promotes understanding and avoidance of judgments. Despite the fact that the primary audience for this book is children, this book holds in it a message that goes beyond all ages and time. That message is that God created us all unique and that our differences should be what bring us together and not apart.
This is a message that must be promoted now especially with the Black Lives Matter movement still very active. Everyone is unique and perfect in their own way despite their looks or language.
Moreover, I enjoyed the writing style, it was rather poetic. As well as the drawings that were so cute and creative.
It creates a beautiful wholesome feeling.
May 20, 2020
I received a review copy via Netgalley.
The message of the book is...a mixed bag. While I appreciate the effort to teach children that physical differences are superficial and it is our humanity and our feelings that make us human, I personally did not like the religious angle. Respect of others is too much hinged on the fact that, for the author, we are created in a god's image. People deserve respect and equity even without being the creation of a religious figure.
I respect the message and I do like the text a lot but for me, the book would've been better without the involvement of religion. Also, the first biblical verse that is cited talks about there being only two genders and...that brings a whole lot of baggage I won't discuss here. This dichotomy is wrong and it's the start of heavily controlled gender roles.
However, I do love the illustrations. They are gorgeous and include a great diverse cast of children. The book also features children with disabilities, which is a great plus. The target readers would be pre-school kids and more strongly even Christian children, which in my opinion limits the scope of the book greatly.
It's visually and content wise a lovely book that sadly loses impact by being religiously strict and thereby exclusionary (despite the opposite intentions) but to really dive into the whys would make the review an essay and that's not really fair.
The message of the book is...a mixed bag. While I appreciate the effort to teach children that physical differences are superficial and it is our humanity and our feelings that make us human, I personally did not like the religious angle. Respect of others is too much hinged on the fact that, for the author, we are created in a god's image. People deserve respect and equity even without being the creation of a religious figure.
I respect the message and I do like the text a lot but for me, the book would've been better without the involvement of religion. Also, the first biblical verse that is cited talks about there being only two genders and...that brings a whole lot of baggage I won't discuss here. This dichotomy is wrong and it's the start of heavily controlled gender roles.
However, I do love the illustrations. They are gorgeous and include a great diverse cast of children. The book also features children with disabilities, which is a great plus. The target readers would be pre-school kids and more strongly even Christian children, which in my opinion limits the scope of the book greatly.
It's visually and content wise a lovely book that sadly loses impact by being religiously strict and thereby exclusionary (despite the opposite intentions) but to really dive into the whys would make the review an essay and that's not really fair.
August 16, 2020
In a time when diversity is on the forefront this is a fantastic book to share with young children. The book starts with showing how we are different and it covers a multitude of differences. The book then shows how even with those differences we are all very similar. I like that it does not just highlight differences and try to make us just be okay with those differences, it also shows why we are so similar and should not treat people differently. so often we tell kids what to do but not necessary why. You can tell a child "yes, he is different than you, but treat him the same you would anyone else, but we do not tell them why. Yes, we should just be nice to all, but this book gives more and helps younger kids understand, The illustrations are very cute and colorful. I am sure if this is being read aloud they will appreciate the pictures when shown. I am a Christian and appreciate the religion aspect of this book, however I am not sure this could be read in public schools which is a shame. The end of the book has information for continued conversation with children some of that is Christian based, some is not. I believe with some creative thinking public school teachers might be able to make this work. I hope so! It is so important to teach our children that while we are different, we are also the same. I am giving this book a solid 5 start review. Thank you to NG, the author, the illustrator, and publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a honest review.
June 30, 2020
Disclaimer: I received a free ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon is a children's storybook from Christian publisher Our Daily Bread. It's told from the perspective of a child who is looking around at all the diverse children around him or her and noting how different they all are, and how much that makes them the same where it counts. It's a very cute story with captivating illustrations. My 2.5 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed reading through it with me and pointing at all the pictures of the kids and their enormous kites.
The story opens and closes with Bible verses, and follows it up with a set of 9 discussion questions to lead a conversation about diversity and acceptance with your children and students.
The pros: This book does a good job of pointing out the obvious differences kids are likely to see around them, such as skin colour and body type differences, visible disabilities, and differences in language. It aims to normalize these differences, and show that everyone is special and beautiful in their own way.
The cons: This story doesn't do anything substantial to actually discuss race issues, accessibility, or invisible disabilities. It's also deeply and overtly a Christian text, which may not be for everyone.
Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon is a children's storybook from Christian publisher Our Daily Bread. It's told from the perspective of a child who is looking around at all the diverse children around him or her and noting how different they all are, and how much that makes them the same where it counts. It's a very cute story with captivating illustrations. My 2.5 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed reading through it with me and pointing at all the pictures of the kids and their enormous kites.
The story opens and closes with Bible verses, and follows it up with a set of 9 discussion questions to lead a conversation about diversity and acceptance with your children and students.
The pros: This book does a good job of pointing out the obvious differences kids are likely to see around them, such as skin colour and body type differences, visible disabilities, and differences in language. It aims to normalize these differences, and show that everyone is special and beautiful in their own way.
The cons: This story doesn't do anything substantial to actually discuss race issues, accessibility, or invisible disabilities. It's also deeply and overtly a Christian text, which may not be for everyone.
November 3, 2020
I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Name: Different Like Me
Author: Xochitl Dixon
Illustrator: Bonnie Liu
Genre: Children Fiction
Age: +3
Review:
This is a children book aimed to teach young readers about the uniqueness and diverse group of people. It teaches how we all are unique in our own way. We are all different in many ways: hair color, skin, hobby, personality,etc but we are all joined by this thread of oneness. God has made us different but one. It is a good book to teach children about acknowledging our differences and accepting everyone's uniqueness. It teaches us the concept of "Vashudeva Kutumbakam" which means the whole world is our family.
It also speaks about acceptance towards physically challenged children, which is w great change for the children. I really appreciate the author's intent on writing this wonderful book.
The book contains bright colourful illustrations, which is another great thing about this book.
Name: Different Like Me
Author: Xochitl Dixon
Illustrator: Bonnie Liu
Genre: Children Fiction
Age: +3
Review:
This is a children book aimed to teach young readers about the uniqueness and diverse group of people. It teaches how we all are unique in our own way. We are all different in many ways: hair color, skin, hobby, personality,etc but we are all joined by this thread of oneness. God has made us different but one. It is a good book to teach children about acknowledging our differences and accepting everyone's uniqueness. It teaches us the concept of "Vashudeva Kutumbakam" which means the whole world is our family.
It also speaks about acceptance towards physically challenged children, which is w great change for the children. I really appreciate the author's intent on writing this wonderful book.
The book contains bright colourful illustrations, which is another great thing about this book.
May 18, 2020
A great story!
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy!
It's stories like this that make a difference in the world! If I ever have a kid I will have my kids read stories like these! Not only is it important to teach your kid that racism is bad in any way, shape or form. It's important that every kid with a dissability, a different ethnicity, different hair, etc etc. Is just a kid like you.
Everyone is equal and everyone should be treated equally. I think this book is such an important book nowadays and I love how it's not just about race in this book but it also includes different dissabilities.
I loved this! It was such a quick read since it's a children's book but that doesn't make me love it less. The art style was also super cute hehe.
Definitely a good one !
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy!
It's stories like this that make a difference in the world! If I ever have a kid I will have my kids read stories like these! Not only is it important to teach your kid that racism is bad in any way, shape or form. It's important that every kid with a dissability, a different ethnicity, different hair, etc etc. Is just a kid like you.
Everyone is equal and everyone should be treated equally. I think this book is such an important book nowadays and I love how it's not just about race in this book but it also includes different dissabilities.
I loved this! It was such a quick read since it's a children's book but that doesn't make me love it less. The art style was also super cute hehe.
Definitely a good one !
May 20, 2020
This is a wonderful little book for young children. The story is sweet and engaging. The illustrations are bright, beautiful and every child will find someone in the pages that they identify with. I highly recommend this book for every family library. It will also be a blessing for every kid's church and classroom!
A copy of this book was made available to me through netgalley. These opinions are my honest review.
A copy of this book was made available to me through netgalley. These opinions are my honest review.
June 14, 2020
Different Like Me is a lovely book that teaches early readers to embrace diversity and differences and also recognize the ways we're all the same on the inside. Xochitl Dixon did a great job presenting this in an engaging way for young audiences, and the illustrations are especially gorgeous. The book has some discussion questions at the end with Bible quotes, but the book itself doesn't talk about religion.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for the advance copy.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for the advance copy.
July 9, 2020
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the e-ARC.
It's a children's picture book with little text in verse teaching kids to see that there are different kids, skin color, body shape, disabilities, etc but we are all the same, we are humans.
This is a perfect book to teach your child to respect people, especially, different ones, and to treat them with kindness and, when possibly, work in team.
The illustrations are so beautiful and stunning. I recommend this.
It's a children's picture book with little text in verse teaching kids to see that there are different kids, skin color, body shape, disabilities, etc but we are all the same, we are humans.
This is a perfect book to teach your child to respect people, especially, different ones, and to treat them with kindness and, when possibly, work in team.
The illustrations are so beautiful and stunning. I recommend this.
June 25, 2020
This is such a lovely book! So much needed when the world is going mad. I loved the simple text and bright colourful pictures. I read it along with my 6 yrs old and she loved it too. This book teaches us how to love the differences in each other no matter what, afterall we all are also similar in so many other ways. Can't recommend it enough! Loved every bit of it!
May 29, 2020
Thankyou Netgalley and publisher for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
I had a great time reading this .I strongly urge everyone to give this book a shot!
This book gives us a deep meaning.We all are different yet member of the same world .
I had a great time reading this .I strongly urge everyone to give this book a shot!
This book gives us a deep meaning.We all are different yet member of the same world .
February 5, 2021
Review of eBook
Looking around, a young child observes that there are many other children, all different from me. Different shades, hair, eyes, smiles. Different languages. Different families, friends, homes, names. Different pets, food, games. They like different things and do different things.
We may be different, but we feel things the same. Happy, hurried, scared, sad, grumpy, worried, free, glad.
Perhaps, in our uniqueness, we are more alike than we are different.
This picture book illustrates diversity both in its words and in its pictures as it helps the young reader understand that differences don’t affect the many ways that people are alike. Colorful, eye-catching illustrations accompany the rhyming text.
This book is a perfect springboard for a parent/young child discussion about “different” and “alike” and how every person is unique and special.
Relevant scripture quotes appear prior to the beginning of the story and following the end of the story.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Our Daily Bread Publishing and NetGalley
#DifferentLikeMe #NetGalley
Looking around, a young child observes that there are many other children, all different from me. Different shades, hair, eyes, smiles. Different languages. Different families, friends, homes, names. Different pets, food, games. They like different things and do different things.
We may be different, but we feel things the same. Happy, hurried, scared, sad, grumpy, worried, free, glad.
Perhaps, in our uniqueness, we are more alike than we are different.
This picture book illustrates diversity both in its words and in its pictures as it helps the young reader understand that differences don’t affect the many ways that people are alike. Colorful, eye-catching illustrations accompany the rhyming text.
This book is a perfect springboard for a parent/young child discussion about “different” and “alike” and how every person is unique and special.
Relevant scripture quotes appear prior to the beginning of the story and following the end of the story.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Our Daily Bread Publishing and NetGalley
#DifferentLikeMe #NetGalley
September 2, 2020
I love this sweet children’s picture book with its endearing, well-written rhyming text and colorful illustrations of a variety of children. The message is beautifully presented and is so needed in our current day. The book is one I would like to give to every child, and grownups will enjoy it too. Based upon truth and biblical principles, it offers inclusive words rather than divisive ones. Hopefully, it can bring joy and will help everyone feel good about themselves as well as model proper attitudes toward others. We see children of various colors and abilities, including one in a wheelchair and a blind boy, enjoying life together in the pictures that accompany the words. And a loving dog adds delight too. You can tell this comes from the author’s heart. And the last page offers advice to adults and questions to discuss with children. Well done, Xochitl Dixon! I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.
September 29, 2020
It's so important to make children understand the differences that prevail in organisms. It just makes it easier for them to accept these differences as they grow up.
The book talks about all types of differences in a fun rhyming manner, making it Interesting and Useful for Children. It mentions Biblical quotes to underline that all beings are equal. The book talks about appearing different yet feeling the same things!
I loved the Beautiful illustrations which made the book all the more engaging!
This book will definitely make a great addition to a child's collection!!
The book talks about all types of differences in a fun rhyming manner, making it Interesting and Useful for Children. It mentions Biblical quotes to underline that all beings are equal. The book talks about appearing different yet feeling the same things!
I loved the Beautiful illustrations which made the book all the more engaging!
This book will definitely make a great addition to a child's collection!!
March 28, 2022
This lovely children’s book is filled with beauty and truth.
I first noticed the cover, with the sweet, smiling faces of children and color, lots of color. As I looked into the faces of each smiling child, I smiled back at them.
I love how guidance and life lessons are presented through well-chosen, gentle, rhyming words. While reading through this book, I was reminded of the truth that we were all intentionally made to be beautifully different and yet similar at the same time.
I love the illustrations, which are saturated with gorgeous colors and are so very inviting.
This book was an absolute joy to read! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is privileged to have young children in their life.
I first noticed the cover, with the sweet, smiling faces of children and color, lots of color. As I looked into the faces of each smiling child, I smiled back at them.
I love how guidance and life lessons are presented through well-chosen, gentle, rhyming words. While reading through this book, I was reminded of the truth that we were all intentionally made to be beautifully different and yet similar at the same time.
I love the illustrations, which are saturated with gorgeous colors and are so very inviting.
This book was an absolute joy to read! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is privileged to have young children in their life.
September 9, 2020
"I look all around me and what do I see? So many kids who are different from me."
What a beautifully written book; lyrical, artistical, biblical . . . it has all the whimsical looks and feels necessary to capture the attention and imagination of its readers.
Highly recommended.
I won a copy of this book. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
What a beautifully written book; lyrical, artistical, biblical . . . it has all the whimsical looks and feels necessary to capture the attention and imagination of its readers.
Highly recommended.
I won a copy of this book. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
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