Same, Same But Different [Hardcover]

Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 13, 2011 | Age Range: 4 - 7 years | Lexile Measure: 320L (What's this?)

Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different!

Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“There is considerable usage potential here, from art projects to classroom community projects to diversity awareness projects…there’s also plenty of pleasure to be found just in sharing the thoughtful story and perusing the artwork.” --BCCB

 

“Young readers will close the book longing to have a friend from another place; for schools with global partnerships, this will be a go-to book for introducing these projects to classrooms.” --Horn Book Magazine

 

"The imaginative multimedia illustrations, drawn in an animated, childlike style, add vibrant color and rich details to the story. Kostecki-Shaw presents a meaningful message of inclusivity in this engaging title.” --SLJ

 

"Working in exuberantly detailed spreads with a playful sense of proportion and perspective, she [Kostecki-Shaw] immerses readers in her heroes' worlds, showing them as confident navigators of even the busiest landscapes. On every page, readers will sense they're in the company of a generous, open-minded talent.” --PW

"Purposeful, but saved from didacticism by the sheer exuberance of the illustrations; the accessible text introduces the idea of traditional two-way communication and demonstrates just how small our world can be." --Kirkus

About the Author

Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw is the author and illustrator of My Travelin’ Eye. She is a freelance illustrator who studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and The Illustration Academy. She lives in the mountains of Northern New Mexico with her family. [www.dancingelephantstudio.com]

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 7 years
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (September 13, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805089462
• ISBN-13: 978-0805089462
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Where We Live > City Life
  • #97 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > Asia

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to cultural differences and similarities. March 20, 2012

By Heidi Grange

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I enjoyed reading and sharing this book. Not only is the language simple and straightforward, but the illustrations compliment the writing perfectly. The illustrations are bright and colorful and highlight the similarities and differences between the two boys. I've really come to love collage as an art form and this book demonstrates the characteristics that make collage so unique. I had a fun discussion with a group of kindergartners about the different materials used in collage I had a fun discussion with a group of kindergartners about the different materials used in collage and how that effected the feel of the book. It was great.

It was interesting to listen to the comments of the children as they looked at the pictures illustrating some of the differences between the places that Elliot and Kailash live. The elephant on the same street as cars, pedestrians and carts especially caught their attention. 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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly inspiring and visually captivating! February 10, 2012

By Trendy Kids Books

Format:Hardcover

An inspiring true story of an art exchange project between a school in the US and a school in India. The story is told through the illustrations of two pen pals, Elliot and Kailash. This book is a wonderful educational model for cultural exchange, and is the perfect edition to any home or classroom library! Jenny Kostecki-shaw combines collage, bright colors, and cultural details to produce visually captivating illustrations! What a gem!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, fun and a great parent's tool January 25, 2012

By Anji

Format:Hardcover

What a great way to introduce our kids to the concept of the diversity shaping our world. Very often I would tell my daughter "you know it's like in the book...it's the same but different", and she would immediately relate. Plus the illustration is wonderful and it's just a fun book to pick up over and over again from the shelf