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A Book of People Like Me
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Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him? Making friends, favourite foods, dreaming big – Kenny thinks about all the things he likes,...
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Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him?
A wonderful new illustrated picture book helping children look at concepts of identity, belonging and friendship – perfect for kids!
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Description
Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him?
Making friends, favourite foods, dreaming big – Kenny thinks about all the things he likes, and on the way, he meets lots of friends and discovers fun things about them.
Full of interesting details about today’s world, A Book of People Like Me is told in a naturally inclusive way with richly coloured illustrations from a rising star in children’s books. This inspiring story helps young readers think about identity and belonging and celebrates all the little things that bring people together.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008622169
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Kumusha Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Joelle Avelino
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Inspiring a lifelong love of reading with our award-winning children's books, timeless classics and brilliantly funny blockbusters, HarperCollins Children's Books is home to some of the most popular authors in children's literature today, including David Walliams, Hannah Gold, Michael Morpurgo and Oliver Jeffers, as well as much-loved classics like The Tiger Who Came to Tea, A Bear Called Paddington and the Chronicles of Narnia.
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