We're The Same, We're Different And We All Belong Book Review

 

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Author:KayJay Miller

Illustrator:Unknown

Publisher:Force For Good Media LLC

Released:2023

Format:Hardcover, Paperback, ePub, Kindle, Audio

ISBN: 978-1-961930-02-5

Reviewer:Ellwyn Autumn

Rating:  5Lemon Drops

Spunky, multi-racial, Marnierecognizes that despite our differences we all share similarities and have ourown unique story. What is yours?

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. Ivoluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

Review:BookSummary:

Marnie,who is now six years old, is proud to be considered a big girl. She wants youto realize that you are as unique as she is.

Our unique stories are shaped bymany factors including our skin color, our abilities, our preferred foods.

Unfortunately, there are individuals who fail to appreciate diversity. Marniehas a mixed racial background.

Her mother is an immigrant from Jamaica. Her father hails from America and hasa mixed heritage of Polish and Irish.

At school, Marnie learns an importantlife lesson like many other children. Others may treat her rudely because ofher appearance. Marnie feels sad because of this.

With her mother's aid, Marnie is able to make sense of the struggle. We’re thesame, we’re different, and we all belong.

Showing kindness to people who lookdifferent from you is essential. Don't overlook the fact that they also see youin a different light.

In her own charming way, Marnie demonstrates howyoungsters can socialize and problem solve appropriately. Asking questions tomake new friends is a valuable interpersonal skill she teaches.

It helps us tounderstand people better and learn that looks are only skin deep. Alwaysremember that when you meet someone for the first time, they are a uniqueindividual with their own thoughts and emotions, and they could be very similarto you.

Opinion:

We'reThe Same, We're Different And We All Belong is an amazing fiction story thatcovers various important topics such as individual differences, disabilityawareness, life skills and much more, making it perfect for kids of all ages tolearn from.

Miller'sspirited story is a reminder that our differences are what make the world abetter place, even in times when skin color and religion can cause divisions.

I love the illustrations! You can't ignore how remarkable they are - crisp,clear, and vibrant. The illustrations are so detailed that the characters seemto jump off the pages.

Marnie's banana bread skin tone and thick, curly hairmake her relatable and adorable to all children, especially those with diversebackgrounds.

Igive it 5 Lemon Drops!

ClassroomConnection: 

We’reThe Same, We’re Different And We All Belong is a perfect story for social/emotionallessons on diversity, self-esteem, disability awareness, and making friends.

AgeRange: Pre-K to 3rd Grade

TargetedVocabulary: unique, beautiful, different, weird, realized, favorite, fashion,mistakes, grateful

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AboutThe Author:

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KayJayMiller has been… a Caribbean child dancing in full carnival costume, an Oxfordstudent cycling everywhere, and an award-winning writer (theater, film, andchildren’s TV).

She is now Mom to an amazing, cheeky 5-year-old and an author ofKid’s books that are a force for good.