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Book Overview
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.
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It takes about 5 Hours and 28 minutes on average for a reader to read Same, Same But Different. This is based on the average reading speed of 250 Words per minute.
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The recommended reading level for Same, Same But Different is Preschool through 2nd Grade .
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The Lexile score for Same, Same But Different is 460.
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How long is Same, Same But Different?
Same, Same But Different is 40 pages long.
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Same, Same But Different won the following awards:
in 2012 Same, Same But Different won the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award in category .
in 2012 Same, Same But Different won the Alabama Camellia Award in category .
in 2012 Same, Same But Different won the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award in category .
in 2012 Same, Same But Different won the Texas 2x2 Reading List in category .
in 2014 Same, Same But Different won the Georgia Children's Book Award in category .
in 2014 Same, Same But Different won the Monarch Award in category .
in 2014 Same, Same But Different won the Young Hoosier Book Award in category .
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Beautiful book about the people who live in India, not its myths and legends - Strongly Recommended
Derived From Web , Feb 9, 2022
India is not a myth after reading this book. When my wife went on a business trip to India, I wanted to read a book to my three year old. I was looking for a book that was about India as a real country, not a place of myths and stories. I wanted a big book of facts. Same but different! My son loves reading about the two men. When my wife came home, she could sit with him and talk about what she saw in India compared to what the pictures show. It is a pleasure to read and discuss the illustrations with my son. This book is a great choice if you want a book about a different culture that relies on the real world and not stereotypes or myths, or if you just want a book about a different culture.
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Great book!!!! Great illustration!
Derived From Web , Apr 17, 2021
Excellent story, good quality sheets and cover book, excellent illustration and presentation. I recommend it 100%, it's excelente historia, it's calidad de las hojas, it's ilustracin, it's presentacin. 100%
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Phenomenal Book
Derived From Web , Mar 8, 2021
The book shows children how the two friends are very different. It's a great way to celebrate our relationships. Definitely worth the read. Well written, beautiful, fun, and has a great flow.
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No muy bueno
Derived From Web , Jan 23, 2021
It doesn't give a lot of information about Indian customs for children to learn, it's like a kindergarten book.
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Great book
Derived From Web , Nov 5, 2020
The book was read as an introduction to a 3 rd grade art project. The message that was conveyed to the children was that we all come from different countries and cultures, but we can respect our differences, and that we are basically the same. I bought the book so my grandson and I could keep reading.
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Inspiring children’s book. Promote racial and ethnic harmony.
Derived From Web , Aug 13, 2020
I decided to keep this copy for my own collection of children's books because I bought it for my little free library. The images and illustrations are engaging. The text and messages are very touching. We need that book right now. Thanks to the author for her insightful words during difficult times!
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I want Sequels!
Derived From Web , Jul 2, 2020
This is a wonderful book. I was happy that the author chose a gender neutral name so my daughter could relate to the characters in the book, the artwork and the story is lovely. I could see a sequel with the same patterning but different family types in other countries, where children can learn about other cultures. It's uplifting. The purchase is worth it.
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Love this story
Derived From Web , Jul 31, 2019
My son likes the book. There is a great quick story illustrated. He likes to point out the different animals and things in the book, but does the little chant the same.
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Absolute MUST HAVE for Diversity Themed Classroom Units!
Derived From Web , Mar 9, 2017
This book is amazing. I used this book as an anchor in my kindergarten social studies unit. Students wrote to grandparents, received and shared replies, and invited their own parents to share something their family loved to do after reading this book. Our class book was inspired by Same, Same but Different and highlighted our similarities and differences. It could easily be the anchor book for many lessons on diversity. Thank you for your kind words! I can not wait to read your books.
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