Review by Booklist Review
Readers will meet 44 boys and girls from every continent in this photographic introduction to world cultures. The book opens with a map of the world dotted with images of diverse youngsters, followed by an important global question: What can you do to help? Five featured children then share their concerns about the environment, poverty, health care, education, and animal welfare. The book is organized by continent, and each section starts with a two-page spread highlighting salient features such as geography and ancient heritage sites. Pages about the children themselves include photographs and information relating to family, hobbies, languages, interests, and local customs. The information is succinct, the photographs bold and friendly, and the children span a wide range of races and cultures, making this a modern, multicultural book that represents without tokenizing. Additionally, the authors make a point to include pictures of traditional or ceremonial dress as well as everyday clothing. An informative and enjoyable read for the home, library, or classroom.--Chaudhri, Amina Copyright 2016 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
More than 20 years after Children Just Like Me, this updated version of the book introduces 44 new children who live in countries that include Ethiopia, France, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam. As the book moves continent by continent, readers receive a geographic overview of each region followed by profiles of each child that fill a full page or spread. Photographs of the children and the peoples, places, and things in their lives are joined by concise descriptions of their homes, schools, interests, and cuisines: Shigo, a Maasai girl from Tanzania, enjoys porridge-like ugali and making beaded jewelry, while seven-year-old Shaowei from Beijing declares, "I want to create a robot that can solve everyone's problems." Rich with cultural detail, it's a vibrant resource that celebrates global diversity while underscoring commonalities that bridge nation, faith, and upbringing. Ages 7-10. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by Horn Book Review
This newly updated edition highlights details of forty-four children's lives around the world. Grouped mainly by continent, the engaging, large-format book features maps pinpointing where each child lives, along with multiple photographs of each child's family, community, home, favorite food, hobbies, etc. The clear and concise accompanying text contains well-balanced, browsable information that provides introductory insight into the similarities and differences between cultures. Glos. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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