We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)

Written by Bobbi Kates · Illustrated by Joe Mathieu

Part of the Sesame Street series

A story about the similarities and differences between people.

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40 pages· 262 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 340L

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Bookroo's summary

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street friends on a colorful journey to explore how our differences make the world a special place. Through charming illustrations, toddlers and adults learn that despite outward appearances, everyone shares the same needs, desires, and feelings. This engaging book invites readers to celebrate diversity and understand what truly matters, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for the unique qualities that make each of us who we are. What lessons will Elmo and his friends uncover about the beauty of being different yet the same?

"We're the same. We're different. That's what makes the world such fun. Many kinds of people, not just one! A rainbow would be boring if it were only green or blue. What makes a rainbow beautiful is that it has every hue. So aren't you glad you look like *you*?"

— from the book

From the publisher

Who better than Sesame Street to teach us that we may all look different on the outside–but it’s important to remember that deep down, we are all very much alike. We all have the same needs, desires, and feelings. Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it’s our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting–and special–place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences–and what truly matters. It is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike.

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