This is a wonderful faith based book about celebrating the uniqueness that makes up humanity. The story explores the ways that children are different, but also how they are the same. There is also a great amount of inclusion of abilities depicted, which I loved. I also really enjoyed that it included that families can also look different. Overall this was a wonderful book!

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UGGGHHHH. I like this book, but I also hate this book. Why do you have to bring God into a perfectly great story. This book starts off by talking about kids' differences, and then brings it together in how they are all the same. It has wonderfully colorful illustrations, a great rhyming pattern, but the entire thing is blown to pieces with “god made”. It has now taken a book that I would have loved to read for story time and threw it out of the pile. Such a shame for such a lovely book.
#BBRC

I like how the author starts and ends the book with a verse from the bible. The illustrations are colorful and bright and would draw in any reader, especially young children. Different like me includes boys, girls, black, white, brown and even children with disabilities. I like the fact that when children see this book they can see a representation of themselves. I love how the author included all things that make us different, but alike in a lot of ways. This book acknowledges the differences and acceptance of everyone uniqueness. It teaches children to love who they are. This is a great book for parents to read to their child to help them identify with loving all people regardless of how different they may look. Thank you to @NetGalley @OurDailyBreadPublishing #XochitlDixon for the advanced copy of #DifferentLikeMe #NetGalley #books #childrenfiction #christian

I've recommended this book in several mom groups since reading the review copy. It's important for children to see diversity in their books. When reading it together we talked about the child in the wheelchair and the one who "uses a cane to see".

It is a beautiful book that talks about how even though they are different, children are not really that different.
A book that gives good energy.

Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon is a sweet book that teaches children that despite the differences the see on the outside, they have many similarities with the other children that they meet. The gorgeous illustrations by Bonnie Lui add to the visual impact as you follow from the perspective of a fish kite in the background of each scene. Children can find strong references points in meeting friends, going to school or even having a meal. While the target audience is for preschoolers, older children would find the book equally charming and the illustrations give a lot of items to look for in the background. This would be a great book to give as a gift or to help start a conversation of what it mean to be different and the same..

Note: I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley and the publishers.

Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon is a children's storybook from Christian publisher Our Daily Bread. It's told from the perspective of a child who is looking around at all the diverse children around him or her and noting how different they all are, and how much that makes them the same where it counts. It's a very cute story with captivating illustrations. My 2.5 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed reading through it with me and pointing at all the pictures of the kids and their enormous kites.

The story opens and closes with Bible verses, and follows it up with a set of 9 discussion questions to lead a conversation about diversity and acceptance with your children and students.

The pros: This book does a good job of pointing out the obvious differences kids are likely to see around them, such as skin colour and body type differences, visible disabilities, and differences in language. It aims to normalize these differences, and show that everyone is special and beautiful in their own way.

The cons: This story doesn't do anything substantial to actually discuss race issues, accessibility, or invisible disabilities. It's also deeply and overtly a Christian text, which may not be for everyone.

This book is releasing at an important time in our culture. With multicultural children working together in peace and harmony, it's a beautiful picture of what our society should strive for. The story will help children realize that in many ways we are the same, but we are also different and need to embrace those differences. Readers will enjoy the lyrical text and colorful illustrations. It's a true celebration of life!

I really loved this book! While I'm in a public school and probably will not purchase this book for my school's library, it would be a very sweet gift for a young child. It would be perfect for a religious private school. This book has such a lovely rhythm and includes children of different skin colors and abilities. It is also gender neutral, too.

I adored this sweet little children's book. The illustrations were incredibly done; the whole book was bright and cute. I think my favorite part was the representation of kids that don't usually get represented. The message that was being presented was clearly articulated. I think this is a super important book for children to have while growing up, especially right now. It was a super cute and quick read, and I loved it.

This was a very beautiful children's book about diversity and being different. This is definitely a book I want my future children to read.

Different Like Me is a book which shows kids that God created us all the same, regardless of our differences. It shows kids that although we may differ in our appearances and capabilities, it doesn't make us worth less than everyone else.

Was not able to download. Faulty download. Tried twice to no avail. Thank you for the opportunity.

This book was a cute exploration of our differences and how they enhance our lives instead of hinder. It has a good message about celebrating differences and also highlighting the things we have in common. It does reference God as a creator and cites a few Bible verses, so avoid if you do not abide by those beliefs.

I am really interested in reading this story but after so many attempts, I was unable to read it because the file that I always receive is blank and it is also not available for Kindle. I tried to ask for help in netgalley a couple of times but it didn't work.

I would purchase this book for my school library. It is a titles students in PK- 3rd would enjoy because of its message. Every child has felt different at one point, yet they realize that our similarities. bring us together. Simple verse and rhyme make the story easy to read aloud. The illustrations work wonderfully with the text.

Different Like Me is a beautiful, lyrical, faith-based story with a simple message that we all need to remember especially now – “I look around and what do I see? God made every kid different and special like me!” The book celebrates the diversity of all children, pointing out differences of race and special needs, and concludes with defining how we are all the same. Told through the eyes of a child, this story provides a wonderful tool for parents to facilitate conversations with their children about race, abilities and how we are all special.

The lyrical repetition of the story reminded me a bit of Eric Carle’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear, one of my son’s favorite stories, so naturally he gravitated toward this story. Although an adult myself, I found this book very moving, especially in this world filled with so much discrimination and hate toward others not like ourselves. I think this would be a great book for people of all ages and thank the author for this beautiful message.

Thanks to NetGalley, Xochitl Dixon and Our Daily Bread for an advance copy.

I loved most of the story and the illustrations were wonderful. There is a rhyme that goes throughout the story and really makes it fun to read aloud. I didn't realize that there would be a religion aspect and bible verses that I didn't think fit well. Beginning with, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27." The book is about being different but the way it lists this verse and "male and female" was off putting. The summary of the books says it will follow diverse children through the story - I think the closed minded approach to diversity is not what we need right now.

• Title: Different Like Me
• Author: Xochitl Dixon
• Illustrations: Bonnie Lui
• Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing
• ISBN: 9781640700420
• Edition: E-Book
• Publication date: 08/04/2019

Content:
“God made each of us unique, but sometimes these differences can leave us feeling like a fish out of water. In Different Like Me, follow a diverse group of children as they work together to help a giant fish balloon toward a surprising conclusion that will delight children. Celebrate our differences and uncover what we have in common on this whimsical journey that reminds readers that no matter how different, all of us are a part of God’s wonderful creation.”

Opinion:
At first, I definitely have to say that the cover and all other illustrations are so beautiful, and they suit the story so well. Bonnie Lui did a very good job in illustrating this important story. With these illustrations children can also tell their own story, even if they cannot read yet.
The text is also pretty nice. I love the message of it, and it is actually really important, especially in times like these. I think it is important that children learn such things like respecting each other and everyone is wonderful as he or she is.

Conclusion:
This book is an amazing children’s book that is important and that I would highly recommend to every child.

Gorgeous and whimsical illustrations charm the reader on every page. Sweet rhyming text unveils a bold Biblical truth: God made each of us beautifully different, and He did so on purpose! I especially like the wonderfully diverse group of children and the service dog, based on the author's own service animal! Bookends of scripture and a parent's guide at the back provide more information for the reader wanting to dig deeper. Such a beautiful book! I highly recommend this story. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and was not required to provide a positive review. This review is my own reaction to this book.