Different Just Like Me

Written & illustrated by Lori Mitchell

A young girl discovers unity in diversity during a week of unexpected encounters.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

April eagerly awaits her visit to Grammie, but first, she embarks on a week of errands with her mother. Each day, she meets someone unique—an elder, a foreign speaker, a sign language user, or a braille reader. Through these encounters, April uncovers shared connections amidst differences. Vivid scenes invite readers to explore the beauty of diversity and commonality. Will April's journey inspire you to see the world anew?

From the publisher

In this celebration of diversity, a young girl sees the beauty in everyone’s similarities and differences as she encounters people from all walks of life. April is excited about visiting Grammie, but she has a whole week before she can go. The week goes by quickly, however, as April runs errands with her mother. On each of these trips, April encounters someone who is different–someone who is either older, speaks another language, uses sign language, or reads braille. As April learns about their differences she also notices the things she shares with each of them. Full-color acrylics highlight people and a few objects against black-and-white backgrounds and landscapes, inviting the reader to look closely for both similarities and differences in each scene. April’s exploration of a world of difference is sure to inspire every reader to appreciate the distinctive qualities in themselves and everyone around them.

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