All Kinds of Kids

by Christina Mia Gardeski

Children may be different in how they look, what they like to do, and even what they like to eat, but they all have great smiles. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on their own.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute idea, simplistic text. Also, you can tell it was written a couple decades ago because the first line is very gender binary - girls and boys. Understandable for the time, but there are better options out there now.

[Kelsey Vayens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This children's fiction book discusses friendship and diversity. The author, Christina Mia Gardeski, discusses how many kids are different from each other. (ex. "Some kids have brown hair. Some kids have red. Some kids ride bikes. Some ride chairs instead.") The author also discusses that despite these differences, every child shares one thing in common: smiles. This links children and friends together despite their differences.

This book can be incorporated into the classroom to teach lessons on diversity and rhyme. In regards to diversity, it shows the importance of differences and how they make us unique. This book can also teach about rhyme. The book consists of rhyme throughout the entire book, making it a great method to teach certain lessons. (ex. "And one thing is true if you travel for miles, all kinds of kids have all kinds of smiles.") The illustrations also add to the lesson as well by reinforcing the message and values of friendship.

Although the author, Gardeski, and the illustrator, Bob McMahon, are adults, this book can relate to them. This book is very universal, and it does not limit its message to a specific group or audience. Even though this book discusses the topic of diverse kids, everyone is different, even adults, making this a book that can relate us all to each other.

[Alyssa]

This book is about the story about how there are different types of kids! Tall kids, short kids, kids who ride bikes, and kids who use wheel chairs. It's a pretty neat book, and definitely one to read if there happens to be some teasing go on!

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good as a simple reader.