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All of Us

By Kathryn Erskine
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All of Us by Kathryn Erskine is a children's book that explores themes of connection and understanding in a diverse world. Through engaging stories and vibrant illustrations, it emphasises the importance of empathy and the shared human experience. The narrative aims to encourage young readers to appreciate the beauty of differences while celebrating the unity that brings everyone together.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming story that encourages understanding and empathy among children. It creatively explores themes of diversity, community, and togetherness, making it a delightful read for young ones who enjoy stories that weave important life lessons into entertaining narratives.

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"Friends can help us understand the world and ourselves, opening our eyes to unique cultures and ideas. In a story that travels the globe, it's easy to see how the world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are different" --

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A beautiful book about community and love by National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Alexandra Boiger.

All of Us is a captivating story that highlights the power of community and love. National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine, through a lyrical text that spans the globe, illustrates how people are more similar than different. The richly detailed, cinematic art by Alexandra Boiger, known for the She Persisted series, complements this theme beautifully. This book is an ideal choice for a bedtime read-aloud or for story time, perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and Be Kind.

Praise for All of Us:

"In this book about global inclusivity... the breathtaking art carries the message throughout." -- Booklist, starred review

"This simple yet beautiful book reminds readers that they are not alone... Children will find something different every time they read the poem and feel cherished by the message of openness." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"A lyrical celebration of unity and diversity... Purely sweet." -- Kirkus Reviews

"This picture book offers an uplifting vision for a unified world." -- Publishers Weekly

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All of Us by Kathryn Erskine has been praised for its message of global inclusivity, with reviewers noting the stunning artwork that enhances the theme. The book is described as simple yet beautiful, offering children a message of connection and openness, finding new meanings with each reading. Celebrated for its lyrical approach to unity and diversity, it presents an uplifting vision for a harmonious world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593204696

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
  • Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 263.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 414g

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kathryn Erskine Penguin Books

About the Author

Kathryn Erskine (kathyerskine.com) grew up in Europe, Africa, Canada, and the United States, and was a lawyer before she figured out she wanted to become a writer. She takes inspiration from the world around her and from her personal experiences, including her childhood attending eight different schools. She won the National Book Award for Mockingbird and most recently published a picture book called Mama Africa, about Miriam Makeba. You can follow her on Twitter @kathyerskine. Alexandra Boiger (alexandraboiger.com) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the She Persisted series by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea, daughter, Vanessa, and two cats, Luiso and Winter. Follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.

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