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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2009 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Looking Like Me
Written by Walter Dean Myers · Illustrated by Christopher Myers
Discover the many identities within yourself and celebrate who you are.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 641 ratings
32 pages· 563 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Jeremy embarks on a vibrant journey of self-discovery, exploring the myriad roles that define him—brother, son, writer, runner. As he looks in the mirror, he learns to embrace every facet of his identity. What will he find when he gives himself an 'I am' BAM? Dive into this joyful celebration of individuality and self-expression, where every child can see themselves reflected in the pages.
From the publisher
When you look in a mirror, who do you see? A boy? A girl? A son? A daughter? A runner? A dancer? Whoever and whatever you see―just put out your fist and give yourself an “I am” BAM! This jumping, jazzy, joyful picture book by the award-winning team of Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers celebrates every child, and everything that a child can be.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 563
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 134434
Publication
- Published
- October 27, 2009
- First published
- October 13, 2009
- Publisher
- Carolrhoda Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781606840016
- LCCN
- 2009014640
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