We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong

A Children's Diversity Book for Kids 3-5, 6-8 That Teaches Kindness, Acceptance & Empathy. Differences Are Only One Part of a Person's Unique Story

by KayJay Miller

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Pub Date Nov 28 2023 | Archive Date Dec 11 2023

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Description

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Do you want to raise a child who's kind to themselves and kind to others?

This book will help children:

Love and accept themselves just the way they are
Appreciate and celebrate other people's differences
Build their self-confidence and self-esteem
Nurture their tolerance, empathy and kindness

The best social-emotional learning (SEL) book for raising caring children

In her own heartwarming, hilarious words, Marnie, a spunky multiracial kindergartener, explores the concept of diversity. She finds that differences (e.g. race, size, accent, learning styles, ways of moving around) are only one part of a person's unique story.

Want to guide your child... but don't quite know how?

This book is an engaging, interactive framework for parents and teachers to introduce that crucial conversation that will transform children's attitudes towards themselves and others.

This engaging, interactive picture book asks readers a series of heartwarming, hilarious questions alongside a quirky main character, and gracefully illustrates that the best friendships can be made when we love what’s different (and the same) about each other.

Book quote:

"Being different doesn’t make someone weird,

it just makes them different.

And be nice to them because, to them, you are different too!

We may seem soooooooo different… but deep down,

we’re kind of the same."

Plaudits:

(September, 2023)

#1 Amazon.com Hot New Releases in Children's Multiculturalism & Tolerance

About:

This is a diverse book for kids: for girls and boys in preschool (ages 3-5), kindergarten and grades 1, 2 & 3 (ages 6 - 8).

The themes this book explores include acceptance, understanding, community, school life, friendship, disability / disabilities, prejudice, racism, inclusion, anti bullying, neurodiversity, multiculturalism and belonging.

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Do you want to raise a child who's kind to themselves and kind to others?

This book will help children:

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Advance Praise

"""Miller’s picture book tells of how every child has a unique story that’s worth discovering... An engaging book that provides opportunities for youngsters to practice empathy."" — Kirkus Reviews (Received Kirkus ""Get It"" accolade)

""KayJay Miller's We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong is one of the best books I've read about celebrating and respecting diversity. Everything about this book is top-notch. Marnie is a character that kids will immediately want as their friend. She is confident yet also vulnerable and engaging. The illustrations are vibrant and full of life and emotions... The message of diversity and acceptance is woven expertly throughout the story. KayJay Miller has crafted a luminous character in Marnie. I hope to see her in future stories. As a retired children's librarian, I've read thousands of picture books, and We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong is one of the best."" ★★★★★ — Readers' Favorite

""... an amazing fiction story that covers various important topics such as individual differences, disability awareness, life skills and much more, making it perfect for kids of all ages to learn from. Miller's spirited story is a reminder that our differences are what make the world a better place..."" ★★★★★ — Reedsy Discovery (""Must Read"" award)

""Six year-old Marnie narrates this approachable and conversational introduction to the concept of inclusion in Miller’s big-hearted picture book... Takeaway: Inviting introduction to inclusion as told by a six year-old narrator."" — Booklife Reviews

""A book every child should read... This heartwarming story promotes empathy, curiosity, and harmonious coexistence... highly recommended for families and classrooms. Helping children develop self-esteem and appreciate all the differences in the world is just the starting point of this magnificent children's book."" ★★★★★ — Literary Titan