Who We Are! All About Being the Same and Being Different
Written by Robie H. Harris
Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott
Another in the series “Let’s Talk About You and Me.” In this trip to Funland, Harris explores the physical characteristics that make us the same and make us different. As a read-aloud, this is great for kids just learning about the wider world. Illustrated with a lot of detail, the book shows many examples. On the very first page, the reader sees a wheelchair, a stroller, and a kid riding in a backpack. Clothing is another highlight – from shorts, T-shirt, and baseball cap to a tunic, pants, and a head scarf. Bodies are big and small, all with heart, muscle, and belly button. Most with ears, nose, and mouth. Hair comes in all shades and stages of curly. So does skin. Eyes are all different shapes and colors. Skin color depends on melanin. Many characteristics come from your family. Feelings are important and are things we share with everyone. So be aware of the feelings of those around you. We were all somebody’s baby once.
Title: Who We Are! All About Being the Same and Being Different (Let’s Talk About You and Me)- Author: Robie H. Harris
- Illustrator: Nadine Bernard Westcott
- Published: Candlewick Press, 2016
- Reviewer: Sue Poduska
- Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
- Grade Level: PreK to 1
- Genre: Nonfiction, Science
- ISBN: 978-0-7636-6903-4
