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.

• 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.

The art style is precious, and the whole book reminds me of some board books I used to have as a child. Even the rhythm of the writing reminded me of them a lot. It fills me with so much nostalgia.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Different Like Me is a lovely book that teaches early readers to embrace diversity and differences and also recognize the ways we're all the same on the inside. Xochitl Dixon did a great job presenting this in an engaging way for young audiences, and the illustrations are especially gorgeous. The book has some discussion questions at the end with Bible quotes, but the book itself doesn't talk about religion.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for the advance copy.

Different Like Me is a children's story that speaks to how, although all of us may look different and feel different things, we are the same at heart, and all loved by God. It covers a range of topics from racial differences, to familial differences, to differences of ability/disability.

Although I am not a little kid anymore, I found that I almost began to cry reading this. The world right now seems to be full of hate, and I feel like a lot of people my age could really benefit from reading a book with this message. I am a firm believer that it is important to educate children at a young age about both how it is ok to feel/be different from others, and how important it is to treat people with kindness, regardless of differences. This book tackles both seamlessly!

Besides the message, the illustrations were cute and colorful (I especially liked the inclusion of the service dog). The story also features little rhymes, and the recurring saying "I look all around me and what do I see? So many kids who are different from me," which I thought was adorable. The last page also has a question list that encourages the discussion of people's differences between child and guardian, which was a nice addition.

The one thing I wished that the book touched upon were same sex relationships, as I think that is also a very important conversation to have. Even if there were just a page that said "some people have two mommies, other two daddies," or something of that nature to show that those differences, are ok too! Overall, though, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a way to facilitate conversations with their children about differences, and treating people with kindness (and especially those who want to do so using conversations about God).