Overview

Explore how kids around the world live and the common needs that unite them. Children around the world live different lives from one another-different cultures, different geographic and socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. Despite these differences, they all share common needs: the need to feel loved and protected, the need to have a place to live, the need to learn, to eat, to play, to share, and to dream for the future. Grounded in careful and extensive research, this book by best-selling author Susan Hughes introduces readers to kids from around the world and the lives they lead. The child-centered narrative and playful illustrations explore how education, family, free time, and other aspects of daily life look different depending on who you are and where you live. Perfect for fostering a global worldview and newly available in paperback, Same Here! encourages kids to draw connections to their own lives while learning about the experiences of others. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Susan Hughes has written many books, both fiction and nonfiction, for children of all ages, including Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built, What Happens Next, and Off to Class. Susan is a freelance editor, writer, and story coach. She lives in Toronto, Canada. Sophie Casson has illustrated a number of children's books, including The Artist and Me, a finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, and Helen's Birds. Her highly acclaimed illustrations have also appeared in many international publications, including The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, and The Financial Times. Sophie lives in Montreal, Quebec. SELLING POINTS: . New in paperback from Susan Hughes, the acclaimed author of Off to Class and other best-selling books . Profiles kids from a variety of locations and socio-economic backgrounds . Invites inquiry and discussion about cultural diversity and global citizenship . A Skipping Stones Honor Award winner and Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens

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"""A wonderful opportunity for children, youth, and adults to learn about each other, the community, and the world."" -- ""Canadian Review of Materials"" ""In this valuable and celebratory book, [Hughes] takes a careful look at those differences in a child's life as well as the needs that make them the same as all children around the world."" -- ""Sal's Fiction Addiction"" ""The format combines effective elements of nonfiction picture books built on a narrative voice and the cleanly distilled details of early reference books."" -- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"" ""This thoughtful volume will appeal to older readers seeking a snapshot of childhood across the globe."" -- ""School Library Journal"" ""Topics are presented using nonjudgmental language that emphasizes the positives of each child's situation ... An uplifting look at childhood around the world."" -- ""Booklist"""

Author Information

SUSAN HUGHES has written many books, both fiction and nonfiction, for children of all ages, including Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built, What Happens Next, and Off to Class. Susan is a freelance editor, writer, and story coach. She lives in Toronto, Canada. Sophie Casson is a Montreal-based illustrator inspired by Ukioy-e (a genre of Japanese woodblock printing), pre-war era children's books, post-war posters, and stencil art. She has been nominated for the Governor General's award, as well as been honored by Commuanication Arts, Applied Arts, and was runner-up for the Mr. Christie's Book Award.

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