A remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives. AWARDS Winner of the Christian Media Childrens Book Prize, France Parents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USA NSCC/CBS Notable Childrens Book, USA Childrens Book Foundation Book of the Year, UK IRACBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USA REVIEWS "An extraordinary book." Publishers Weekly "This unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race." Child Education "A winner. What I liked about the book was that each kids life seems far more interesting and exciting than the others, and its a hook that I cant see a young reader getting off." Times Educational Supplement "Gray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues." The Irish Times "Conveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly." Mother Magazine "Terrific." Catholic Library World "A unique book." Focus "Never condescends or patronises." Five Owls "Simple in concept, yet rich in execution." Booklist "An ingenious and worthwhile idea." The School Librarian "A wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection." Nassau Library System "Well executed and intriguing." Junior Bookshelf Unique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures." Review "This book covers a portion of the early social...
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A remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives. AWARDS Winner of the Christian Media Childrens Book Prize, France Parents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USA NSCC/CBS Notable Childrens Book, USA Childrens Book Foundation Book of the Year, UK IRACBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USA REVIEWS "An extraordinary book." Publishers Weekly "This unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race." Child Education "A winner. What I liked about the book was that each kids life seems far more interesting and exciting than the others, and its a hook that I cant see a young reader getting off." Times Educational Supplement "Gray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues." The Irish Times "Conveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly." Mother Magazine "Terrific." Catholic Library World "A unique book." Focus "Never condescends or patronises." Five Owls "Simple in concept, yet rich in execution." Booklist "An ingenious and worthwhile idea." The School Librarian "A wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection." Nassau Library System "Well executed and intriguing." Junior Bookshelf Unique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures." Review "This book covers a portion of the early social...
Binding: Paperback;32 pages; Publisher: Fontaine Press; Classification: N/A; Weight: 197.11 g; Dimensions: N/A
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