Just Like You and Me

Name: Just Like You and Me
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781667851273
Price: 57.99 NZD
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A Tale of Understanding

By L.J. Onzo

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Summary

Annie's hospital visit becomes an adventurous journey filled with new friends, ice cream, and valuable lessons. Guided gently by her mother and armed with a heartfelt drawing, Annie discovers that what unites us all is far greater than our physical differences.

This story openly addresses physical challenges—ranging from wheelchairs to eyeglasses—and encourages conversations that promote understanding and acceptance.
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Ideal for parents and caregivers seeking to help children understand and embrace physical differences with compassion and curiosity.

When her best friend in the whole world has her tonsils removed, a rambunctious five-year-old named Annie is first in line to comfort her. Annie ice cream connoisseur and artist extraordinaire can't wait to visit Emma in the hospital.

Description

With a get-well drawing (an Annie original in crayon), a strong sense of curiosity, and her mother's gentle guidance, Annie's hospital visit includes an adventure filled with new friends, ice cream, and one of life's most important lessons: what we all share is greater than any physical differences that might set us apart.

This straightforward story is meant to help avoid embarrassing and potentially hurtful moments by initiating a dialogue regarding physical challenges. Taking a direct approach at assuaging a child's innocent curiosity, it touches upon everything from wheelchairs to eyeglasses, promoting further discussion that fosters understanding and acceptance. It's also a healthy reminder for any adult reading the book.

Just Like You and Me provides an important message about inclusiveness and empathy, making it an essential read for both children and adults.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667851273

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 36

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Health & Wellness L.J. Onzo Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

L.J. Onzo is a former nanny and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Arizona State University. She currently resides in Southern California with her loving husband and a cat that's not quite right. This is her first children's book.