The Same But Different
A Let’s Talk picture book to help young children understand diversity
Molly Potter author Sarah Jennings illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:14th Oct '21
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This picture book encourages children to embrace diversity, celebrating what makes us unique while highlighting our shared similarities in The Same But Different.
In The Same But Different, bestselling author Molly Potter invites children to explore the themes of uniqueness and diversity in an engaging and accessible manner. Through vibrant illustrations by Sarah Jennings and relatable examples, this picture book encourages young readers to recognize and celebrate the differences that make each person special, while also highlighting the commonalities that unite us all. The narrative fosters a sense of curiosity and understanding, prompting children to appreciate the richness of diversity in their everyday lives.
The book addresses a wide array of differences, including appearance, cultural backgrounds, languages, family structures, and belief systems. By presenting these topics in a thoughtful way, The Same But Different serves as an excellent starting point for meaningful conversations about inclusion, race, gender, disability, and more. It provides children with the tools to challenge stereotypes and embrace the beauty of diversity, making it an essential resource for parents, educators, and caregivers.
Additionally, Molly Potter includes a glossary of terms and practical notes for adults, offering guidance on how to discuss these important issues with children. This makes The Same But Different not just a delightful read, but also a valuable educational tool that promotes healthy discussions about diversity and inclusion from an early age. With its comforting approach, this book is sure to resonate with both children and adults alike.
Featuring an ensemble cast of visibly diverse children, this colourful book explores ideas of difference and shared experiences, reflecting on how everyone is different but can find common ground and common feeling. A good starting point for conversations about inclusion. * The Bookseller *
Molly Potter's books are just gorgeous and this one is another winner! Lots of great thoughts, ideas and practical ways to discuss diversity in all its forms. With Sarah Jennings' illustrations, they are perfect books. -- Kathy Brodie * Early Years expert and host of Early Years TV *
Sarah Jennings’ splendid illustrations portray a diverse mix of children (and some adults) and Molly’s narrative focuses largely on differences including how people look – skin colour, hair styles and colours, eye colour, whether or not we wear glasses, height and clothing styles. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *
How great to see the diversity on these colourful pages! Teachers, librarians and children will love the images that build bridges, connections and conversations in this wonderfully informative book. -- Sidra Asari, author * @sidra_writes *
This is the perfect book for introducing diversity and inclusion to young children. I wish I'd had it when I had been teaching Early Years and KS1. It is written in such a clear and interesting way and each double page could be a circle time or focus for discussion at school. -- Becky, Bookstagrammer * @family_book_club *
Text content is suitable for EYFS through to Year Six. The layout is very accessible. The contents and book structure means a particular page can be used as needed. Engaging and apt illustrations too. -- Liam, Year 6 teacher * @ThisIsLiamM *
This is a highly inclusive and representative book, which literally includes as many different people as possible focusing on some of the features that make us unique beings, such as our hair and eyes colour, our preferences, opinions and beliefs, skin colour, type of family that we were brought up in, personality, nationality, and so many more. It brilliantly speaks of those differences as something positive and values diversity in a very natural way. -- The Kids Bookstagrammer * @TheKidsBookstagrammer *
ISBN: 9781472978028
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 414g
32 pages