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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Same, Same but Different
Written & illustrated by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Two pen pals discover their worlds are more alike than different.
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40 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Elliot in America and Kailash in India are pen pals who share letters and pictures. Despite living oceans apart, they find common ground in their love for climbing trees, having pets, and school life. As their friendship grows, they realize their worlds, though seemingly different, are strikingly similar. How do these boys bridge the distance and become best friends? Discover the magic of connection across cultures in this heartwarming tale.
From the publisher
Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different! Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 315
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD460L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.9
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 146680
Publication
- Published
- September 13, 2011
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805089462
- LCCN
- 2010030121
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