Children Just Like Me (UNICEF/Dorling Kindersley) 1995 has always been one of my favorite books. It was the first book I knew of that highlighted the everyday lives of contemporary children from around the world. Not folktales (which I also love), but real children and their interests, which wonderful photographs and what I've come to think of as that DK look. And it has aged very well -- I still bring it out for displays (I didn't realize quite how old it was!)
Earlier this week I was delighted to see an updated version of Children Just Like Me arrive at the library. It's visually appealing, just like it's predecessor, large sized, with less text so it has a cleaner feel and is more accessible to younger readers. There is also a free activity guide with a template for children to create their own "Children Just Like Me" page and other ideas -- now to plan a library program!
Earlier this week I was delighted to see an updated version of Children Just Like Me arrive at the library. It's visually appealing, just like it's predecessor, large sized, with less text so it has a cleaner feel and is more accessible to younger readers. There is also a free activity guide with a template for children to create their own "Children Just Like Me" page and other ideas -- now to plan a library program!