We All Look Different

by Melissa Higgins

Overview

Blue eyes! Brown eyes! Freckles! Braces! What features make you unique? Let's share and celebrate what makes us special!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429678902
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Celebrating Differences
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	1,082,438
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	270L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa’s website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books.

Table of Contents

I like how I look — We look different — We dress differently — We like being different.

Editorial Reviews

These primary-aged books sparkle with colorful photos, smiling faces, and approximately 150 words per subject area. These books on differently-abled people, family units, appearances, and cultures will be a useful resource. Teachers will be able to extend the patterns from each book into their classroom lessons as questions encourage student participation. Beginning readers will enjoy the simple text and be helped by the repetition of words and phrases. Websites referenced can vary in quality from dead links to PBS Kids Go, to a fabulous children’s site dealing with many kids’ health topics. By stressing positive messages about our differences, the overall effect of the series is inclusive. Bigliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. Recommended.

Library Media Connection

Reading this book at the beginning of the school year will invite acceptance of all types of children in the classroom setting.

Reading Today Online

K-Gr 2—This series celebrates cultural, mental, physical, and familial differences young children might notice in others. The books have crisp, full-page color photos placed opposite one or two simple sentences. All of the titles have controlled vocabulary. Each one opens with a brief introductory spread. Cultures describes ethnic heritages found in America. Abilities shows children with physical and mental handicaps. Families covers multi-generational, foster, adoptive, same-sex, and step- and single-parent families. Look Different examines physical appearances (hair, skin color, dress, etc.). The children in the photos are usually smiling and immersed in activities. The books end with summary statements and glossaries, which are generally strong, but occasionally stumble ("Crowded" is defined as "lots of people"). Recommended for those needing diversity materials for young audiences.

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