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_alwaysrealokay's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book for kids. It teaches them that all humans are the same but our culture values make us different.
I will write a more detailed review later.
I will write a more detailed review later.
yellowdjo's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing book! This shows us that no matter where you are in the world, there are people that are the same as you. They like the same things as you, or they have the same hobbies as you. Even though they are far apart, they can still talk to each other by talking about the things they like. This book shows us a beautiful friendship of people in completely different parts of the world. Will definetly add this to my collection.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the idea more than the actual book. The art fine. The text was a bit boring. It just really didn't have a story to it. And neither book really felt like a developed character. So we could see what each of the boy's were seeing but not really who they were. 3.5 of 5.
_golddustreader's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
laurendel's review against another edition
4.0
Told mostly through the pictures. The phrasing of the main refrain is rather odd, to me. Young children will enjoy pointing out the comparisons and identifying in their own ways.
antlersantlers's review against another edition
Same but different -- my life motto!!
samsangre's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful book about pen-pals writing, and being curious about the differences in their immediate and larger cultural lives from Kailash's South East India life to Elliott's New York life. "Same, same, but different" is repeated several times, illuminating how important and unique differences are while sharing large things in common with each other. I used this for my toddler and children's storytime, it's a wonderful read. :-)
lmwalsh10's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kalifer's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
A book about two different cultures that nicely sum up how they a similar but different was cute and wholesome.
libraryjen's review against another edition
5.0
Looking for books to use for a preschool story time on diversity, I found this gorgeously illustrated story. The charming story line teaches a beautiful message of hope and love. While we may look, live, speak, and act differently, humans are also the same in all the ways that count (we live and love and hurt and laugh).