Same, same but different printables, classroom activities, teacher. Elliot lives in america, and kailash lives in india. The theme of commonalities among the worlds children is a familiar one, so readers arent likely to be surprised that a citydwelling american boy. The same but different too explains that no matter how different we may be, there are still things that make us the same, such as a love of reading. This is a great book for teachers and parents to use to talk to their kids about universal experiences and values. The lovely way the book communicates that stellas dads can do all the things a mom can do sends a positive message that families may look different, but the love is the same.
Using the book, same same but different, have students help you make a tchart or venn diagram on a smart board or on an overhead projector and camera. Md frostburg state university childrens literature centre a, 2012. Students can discuss ways they think that they are the same as. The theme of commonalities among the worlds children is a familiar one, so readers arent likely to be surprised that a city. They, cowrote different and the same, cofounded childrens book publishing company prairieclover and cofounded the nonprofit iinspiretoo, which connects people in underserved communities to the resources they need through community outreach programs, collaborations with community leaders and other nonprofits. Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw, hardcover. L isted below are awards and recognitions given to this particular realistic fiction picture book.
Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw. After college, she was hired as a greeting card artist for hallmark. Same same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw is about two kids, one in america and one in india, who are pen pals. One at a time, lewins comic, anthropomorphic animal characters walk into a city diner and order eggs. Great childrens picture books about samesex parenting. Georgia childrens picture storybook award master list, 202014 nominee. Sort out the answers to these questions with snake and sparrow in this heartwarming story about friendship. Boost selfesteem with childrens books about being different. Through bright and vibrant illustrations, koesteckishaw details the unique features of each childs culture.
Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw goodreads. Teen life on the autism express holly robinson peete, ryan elizabeth peete, and rj peete. Same, same but different is kosteckishaws refrain, but what keeps it from being saccharine or pedestrian are her terrific naif, mixedmedia pictures. No two animals are the same and no two egg orders are the same. Although todays kids usually communicate through texting or email, elliot from the united states and kailash from india use pictures and a few simple sentences to exchange information about their lives. They are pen pals through their schools and explain to each other their daily lives. A popular choice for teachers, same, same but different compares the lives of two kid pen pals. Samesex parents in childrens books have always been an edgy topic and one which publishers, although often bold in other areas, have tended to avoid. In many situations, especially difficult ones, childrens books share messages and teach lessons better than any parent or family member could. Marisol mcdonald doesnt match marisol mcdonald no combina. Why read different versions of the same story to your child. These two pen pals realize that their lives are more alike than they thought.
Inspired by this book, and many other stories about various family relationships, students wrote to grandparents, received and shared replies of their own accord, chanting same, same but different. Throughout the book koesteckishaw repeats the popular saying from southeast asia, same, same, but different. The book concludes by eliot and kailish writing to each other were best friends even though we live in two different worlds. Discussion questions same, same but different by jenny. The title, also used as a refrain throughout the book, is a popular saying in india and nepal, heard by kosteckishaw when she traveled there. Childrens books about diversity and multiculturalism. This book provides a nice way to introduce to children the idea that people in other places are both the same and different as they are. This is a level 3 book for children who are ready to read on their own. Same, same but different jenny sue kosteckishaw visual art. Still, sometimes it can get a little bit hairy when two books have the same title. Same, same but different printables, classroom activities.
Sample schedule for learning during a week 1 page directions, suggestion pages 2 pages questions for teacher to ask during readaloud. First a hardcover, followed by a trade paperback, and finally a mass market paperback. Through an inviting pointofview and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends. The books illustrations show how the two boys live similar lives just in different places. Indiana young hoosier book award master list, 202014, k3 picture book. As you read, ask your child how they are both similar and different from the children in the story. Read same, same but different online by jenny sue kostecki. This weeks theme is native americans, and bloggers are asked to share their favorite resources, book ideas, activities, and suggestions to help students learn about native americans including pocahontas, squanto, and any other famous native american. Thematic thursday is a weekly teacher linky party focused on the sharing of ideas for a different theme each week. This realistic fiction book would be great to read aloud to children in grades k5, as it should. Jenny is a freelance childrens author and illustrator. I used this book as an anchor in a family themed kindergarten social studies unit. Is it wrong to be best friends with someone who is different. Ros asquiths detailed illustrations will delight youngsters.
Teaching alike and different with chesters way kevin henkes virtual book club blog hop. He can recall characters and what has happened in a story much better than he. Like the title, same, same but different is actually a saying in india. Each spread showcases a different aspect of home and family life, from houses and holidays to schools and pets. Taking a positive approach to differences, this book shows the two cultures side by side and highlights their diversity. In general, however, its not expected that every book published will have a different title from its predecessors.
The two boys like to do lots of the same activities, even though their countries have very different cultures. Be the first to ask a question about same, same but different. Link up only posts inspired by kevin henkes that share childrens book inspired crafts, activities, recipes, etc. Today i read aloud same same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw. March 17, 2016 posted by rebekah gienapp book lists 1 comment. K3 childrens choice award master list, ga picture storybook award. Same, same but different, is a great book about two different boys from different sides of the worlds. Same, same but different has received various honors and won numerous awards. Elmo and his sesame street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and its our differences that make this wonderful. Same, same but different jenny sue kosteckishaw macmillan.
Same kind of different as me is recommended for children ages 4 through 8, and is available to order at this link. They both have pets, they both like to climb trees, and they both go to school. I love you may sound different around the world, but the meaning is the same. Young readers will close the book longing to have a friend from another place. Our almost 4 year old has begun to have a greater interest in the plot of stories. Reading different childrens book versions of stone soup. Were different, were the same sesame street series by. Two eggs, please by sarah weeks, illustrated by betsy lewin. This book is part of the read for success collection. About same, same but different same, same but different. This holds especially true when it comes to kids learning about differences.
Talk about how elliot and kailash are the same and how they are different. A successful book will typically go through at least three major release cycles. Same difference a childrens book story by calida rawles official video. While their worlds may look different, they are also much the same. They learn what they have in common pets, taking a bus to school, living with their families and where they differ, but these differences are celebrated, instead of being treated as a barrier to their friendship. Weve rounded up 25 childrens books that celebrate various differences in ways children can both understand and enjoy. Read same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw for free with a 30 day. I like myself childrens book read aloud by books with. Which childrens books show families with samesex parents. Same same but different read aloud childrens books. Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw, 9780805089462. From china, to france, to russia, to brazil, and beyond, this charming board book features i love you in ten different languages. Talk about whether or not the faces are the samealike or different and what is the samedifferent.
It has a lyrical, upbeat air that begs to be read aloud and offers an engaging rhyme pattern for young children. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Can you only be friends with people who are exactly like you. Elliot and kailash explore their similarities and differences, concluding that their lives are different, different but the same. Working in exuberantly detailed spreads with a playful sense of proportion and perspective, she immerses readers in her heroes worlds, showing them as confident navigators of even the.
Differences in cultural background, appearance, religion, etc do not stop us from building a friendship with someone. Different editions of, say, the little engine that could by watty piper with different illustrations still tell the same story in the same way my local childrens librarian even produced two different editions of this book with different illustrations one storytime, and let the kids look at the pictures in one while she read the other. While not specifically on the samesex theme, american author todd parr does a wonderful job of speaking to kids from different backgrounds with books such as. This book features adoptive families, stepfamilies, twomom and twodad families and singleparent families. Lesson ideas for same, same but differentv by jenny sue kosteckishaw, winner of the south asia book award for childrens and young adult literature. This resource is intended for use with the text same same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw in a primary grade k, 1 classroom. In jenny sue kosteckishaws award winning book same, same but different, the text functions as a window to the audience because we are looking from two different perspectives and backgrounds that have similar life experiences. Toddler approved teaching alike and different with.
Who better than sesame street to teach us that we may all look different on the outsidebut its important to remember that deep down, we are all very much alike. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Learn how to say i love you in ten different languages with this heartwarming board book. Put the students answers on the tchart or venn diagram and discuss the findings with the. See more of our prathamstoryweaver books below avani and the pea plant early biology avani and her amma are making food, a pea escapes their notice and rolls out the door, the story unfolds as the pea finds a way to grow into a.
I really liked that the book was tied up in a way that even young children will be able to understand. This book takes a fun approach to the diversity issue. Although todays kids usually communicate through texting or email, elliot from the united states and kailash from india use pictures and a few simple sentences to exchange information about their. This adorable childrens book is great for young children and has a central.
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