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"Like You, Like Me" - A Picture Book About Pen Pals Discovering They Have Many Things in Common
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw talks about "Like You, Like Me" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." We discuss the inspiration for the picture book about pen pals in the U.S. and Tanzania who discover they have many things in common. Jenny reads from the book, and talks about illustrating the book, the power of picture books, and homeschooling.
Here is a link to purchase a copy of "Like You, Like Me" - www.amazon.com/Like-You-Jenny-Sue-Kostecki-Shaw/dp/0316330086/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UEG8ISVVBAUN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l2WQDEFHS68sof4dZ4XXvoJhheAJdVLlu-keojvIXsij3-wrYGxJZeQLbLboZVAwknpS9Y_q4m_9b8uBY1sH4194FT77KScwml6qYEWqqCVQyChi6iof6nnzl6NB2jqxa06nrAVS3HFMcIoSW9k0OodoQIZ6eISPrxzeYyN6BXKvllLs8NVsuVF79EnuZINAUX3u2W9zStEWWdspikdMGWQHzY5aEkdTSGtMy8q96E90O6Oj7aH6SJ8xG-V7sNaoEKC_DAhCU8frzaZpCJNd8ZM4XdtWLXuMHdqXex5ZyxQ.rr0ruGw8bwFisMTRU3fpiGYmLyXPD3S9LfmwzIseF5I&dib_tag=se&keywords=like+you+like+me+book&qid=1720039014&sprefix=like+you+like+me%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1
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Book Description (From Amazon) -
"A wonderful celebration of global friendship." -Bookpage, starred review
"This story encourages young people to focus on the similarities that connect us in one human family. Highly recommended for all collections." -School Library Journal
"Two pen pals delight in their differences and commonalities.... Bright, mixed-media illustrations visually emphasize difference as a means of connection." -Kirkus Reviews
A pen pal picture book companion to the award-winning and bestselling Same, Same but Different-set in the United States and Tanzania-that celebrates the value of compassion, curiosity, and a global community.
Tulsi and Vanessa live on separate continents-one in the mountains in North America, and the other beside the sea in Africa. By exchanging letters, they learn that they both have prankster brothers, love music, and collect treasures from nature. Their daily sights and sounds may be different, but their feelings about their experiences hold many similarities.
This thoughtful story celebrates the connections between two kids who live worlds apart. Together they rejoice in their shared love of family, friends, and community.
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I requested and was provided with a copy of the book, but this video is not sponsored.
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I requested and was provided with a copy of the book, but this video is not sponsored.
Hi!, I'm Dan Skinner. Thanks for watching this interview. "The Kids' Bookshelf" is a channel for adults looking for age-appropriate books for the children in their lives. The series features interviews with authors and illustrators of children's books including picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade books. Viewers will learn about the inspiration for the books, what themes are explored in the books, and see sample illustrations. My goal is to give you enough information to decide if the book would be a good addition to your child's library. The series also provides a sneak peek into the creative process of the authors and illustrators.
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"Why Do We Sing?" - A Picture Book About the Many Reasons People Sing
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What makes you sing? Sam Tsui and Casey Breves discuss "Why Do We Sing?" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." They talk about the inspiration for the picture book, the many singing traditions worldwide, and they read a portion of the book. It's a picture book about the many reasons people sing, like when we're happy, sad, in love, protesting and expressing ourselves. You don't need a reaso...
"We Care - A First Conversation About Justice"
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Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli talk about "We Care - A First Conversation About Justice" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." The book introduces the concept of community care, transformative justice, and working to create a better world. The "First Conversations" series books are designed to help adults talk to children about important issues including grief, race, consent, love, bodies,...
"The Kids in Mrs Z's Class" - A New Chapter Book Series with Each Book Written by a Different Author
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Kate Messner talks about "The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class", a new chapter book series on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." The class has 18 students and each book will focus on one student. Each book will be written by a different author. Kate Messner wrote the first book in the series and will also write the last book. Messner talks about the team of authors who created the world the series in...
"Weird but True! Know it All: US Government" from National Geographic Kids
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Michael Burgan talks about “Weird but True Know-It-All: U.S. Government” on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." This book contains entertaining and educational facts and trivia about the U.S. Government, including Federal, State, City, and Tribal Government. Also trivia about the White House, Monuments, and more. It's published by National Geographic Kids. Did you know the White House contai...
"Is This a House for Hermit Crab?" - A Classic Picture Book Updated for a New Generation
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Megan McDonald talks about the picture book "Is This a House for Hermit Crab?" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." The original book was published over 30 years ago. The book went out of print but has now been updated with new illustrations for a new generation. It tells the story of a hermit crab looking for a new shell to call home after outgrowing his old shell. "Is This a House for He...
"We Share This Earth" - A Board Book About How We Are All Connected to Nature and Each Other
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Dan Saks talks about "We Share This Earth" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." Dan Saks talks about the story and illustrations in the book and reads a small portion. The book is about how we are all connected to nature and each other. We all have a responsibility to take care of the earth for the benefit of us all. Saks believes these are important messages for children to learn at a ver...
"Ultraviolet - Sometimes Life Explodes in Technicolor" - A Middle-Grade Novel in Verse about Emotion
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Boys need a constructive way to express emotions. Aida Salazr talks about "Ultraviolet - Sometimes Life Explodes in Technicolor" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." The middle-grade novel, written in verse, is about Elio Solis, an eight-grade Latino boy who is dealing with puberty, his first love, and his first heartbreak. Along the way, he learns what it means to be a man and how to appr...
"The Five Impossible Tasks of Eden Smith" - A Middle-Grade Fantasy Set in a Metal Working Guild
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Tom Llewellyn talks about "The Five Impossible Tasks of Eden Smith” on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." Thirteen-year-old Eden Smith must complete five impossible tasks to restore her grandfather to his rightful status in the Guildnall of Smiths. This middle-grade fantasy novel is about discovering family, heritage, legacy, and determination. Llewellyn describes the novel as the Industria...
“Make Your Mark, Make a Difference" - Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet
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Joan Marie Galat talks about “Make Your Mark, Make a Difference - A Kid’s Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet”" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." Joan Marie Galat is an internationally award-winning author of more than twenty-five books, including “Dark Matters: Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution,” and “Too Much Trash: How Litter Is Hurting Animals.” She is known ...
“Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II” - Max is a Brilliant 12-Year-Old Spy!
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Adam Gidwitz talks about “Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II” on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." The novel for Middle-Grade readers is inspired in part by the real-life "Kindertransport" which took place before WWII to get Jewish children out of Germany. Max is transported to London where he ends up in a house of spies. Max convinces his host family to send him back to Ger...
"We Who Produce Pearls - An Anthem for Asian America" - A Picture Book for All Ages by Joanna Ho
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Joanna Ho talks about "We Who Produce Pearls - An Anthem for Asian America" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." The book explores the history, culture, and future of Asian Americans. The title is a metaphor for absorbing injustice and turning it into something beautiful. The picture book contains resources in the back of the book to allow readers to more fully explore the themes in the bo...
"Big Truck Super Wash" - A Picture Book About Dirty Trucks That Need Baths! (And so do kids!)
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This a great book to read to a kid before bath time or anytime. Author Stephen R. Swinburne and illustrator James Rey Sanchez talk about "Big Truck Super Wash" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." They discuss the inspiration for the book and the illustrations. It's about dirty trucks that need baths at the Big Truck Super Wash. Stephen R. Swinburne has written more than forty children’s b...
"Bizard and the Big Bunny Bizness" - A Fun Graphic Novel for Kids Age Six and Up!
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This graphic novel for kids age six and up, is filled with puns, friendship, and subtle lessons about power and responsibility. What happens when granting wishes creates big problems? Call on Bizard! Chrissie Krebs talks about "Bizard and the Big Bunny Bizness" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." Chrissie Krebs is an author and illustrator of children’s books. Her books include “Pig in a ...
"Kingdom Keepers Inheritance: Villains Realm, Book Two"
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The children of the original Kingdom Keepers continue the fight against Disney villains who come out when the Magic Kingdom closes for the day. Ridley Pearson talks about “Kingdom Keepers Inheritance: Villains Realm, Book Two" on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." Ridley Pearson is the award-winning best-selling author of over fifty novels. His series include the “Kingdom Keepers” and “Pete...
"Omega Morales and the Curse of Cucuy" - A Middle-Grade Novel Inspired by Mexican Folklore
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"Omega Morales and the Curse of Cucuy" - A Middle-Grade Novel Inspired by Mexican Folklore
"K is in Trouble" - A Funny Middle-Grade Graphic Novel About the Absurdities of Childhood.
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"K is in Trouble" - A Funny Middle-Grade Graphic Novel About the Absurdities of Childhood.
"Made in Asian America: A History for Young People" - What the History Books Left Out - Learn More!
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"Made in Asian America: A History for Young People" - What the History Books Left Out - Learn More!
Helping Kids Understand the Difference Between Fact and Opinion
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Helping Kids Understand the Difference Between Fact and Opinion
"Drag & Rex - Forever Friends" - A Dragon and a T-Rex are Best Friends in this Early Reader Book
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"Drag & Rex - Forever Friends" - A Dragon and a T-Rex are Best Friends in this Early Reader Book
"The Great Mathemachicken: Sing High, Sing Crow" - A Funny Chapter Book About Math!
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"The Great Mathemachicken: Sing High, Sing Crow" - A Funny Chapter Book About Math!
"Carina Felina" - When a Parrot Falls in Love with a Cat, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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"Carina Felina" - When a Parrot Falls in Love with a Cat, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Every Dreaming Creature - A Great Bedtime Story Book!
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Every Dreaming Creature - A Great Bedtime Story Book!
"Amil and the After" - A Sequel to "The NIght Diary" told from 12-year-old Amil's Point of View
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"Amil and the After" - A Sequel to "The NIght Diary" told from 12-year-old Amil's Point of View
"Buddy & Bea" - A Book Series About Second Graders Learning to Get Along with Each Other
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"Buddy & Bea" - A Book Series About Second Graders Learning to Get Along with Each Other
"Arlo Needs Glasses" - A Fun Story Designed to Help Children Who Have or Need Glasses
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"Arlo Needs Glasses" - A Fun Story Designed to Help Children Who Have or Need Glasses
"King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost" - Can a Dog and his Human Solve the Mystery?
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"King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost" - Can a Dog and his Human Solve the Mystery?
Oona Bramblegoop's Sideways Magic - Newbie Fairy
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Oona Bramblegoop's Sideways Magic - Newbie Fairy
Adventures of Invisible Boy
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Adventures of Invisible Boy
"Shiver-by-the-Sea Series - Bella and the Vampire & The Were-Woof
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"Shiver-by-the-Sea Series - Bella and the Vampire & The Were-Woof

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  • @blackshadowgamingYTGod
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  • @kathleenmarch5211
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    This is a very special person. I say that from a personal and professional perspective. I must have this book and am off to find it!

    • @danskinner6084
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      Thank you for your comments. Glad you liked the interview and want to get the book!

  • @tinan2179
    @tinan2179 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! The Ancient Greeks were the greatest storytellers of all time!!⚡️🏛️✨ Idea is a Greek word and it would even become …ideal when inspired/ inspiring GREEK stories are repeated and told and credited as being GREEK, without having been shamefully COPIED by other cultures who appropriated most ‘as their own’.

  • @dorismyriamsantiagoechevar9408
    @dorismyriamsantiagoechevar9408 6 місяців тому

    i have that book🥲