Just Like Me

Just Like Me Do you want to raise a child that makes friends the world over, regardless of their differences? A child that knows it’s our unique traits that make us so special? Well, then, this gorgeous book is just for you. A precious littlebook about friendship and equality. What is this picture book about? When Polar Bear wanders out onto the ice to play, she spots a rather strange looking bear. Patchy and blotchy, and shivering cold, this bear looks oh so lost among the freezing ice! She is the same size as little Polar Bear, furry like Polar Bear, and yet she’s alsocompletelydifferent. Well, then, thinks Polar Bear, what a perfect recipe for fun and friendship – and so begins their incredibly cute adventure! An excerpt from the story Mama! I made a new friend today and she’s unlike me in every way. I wanted to share my lunch with her, but it’s not fish that she prefers! Then I wanted to roll in the snow, but she said, “Hmm, it’s cold – I don’t know.” And when she growls, you will agree, she really doesn’t sound at all like me. Can two bears so different be friends and play? Wait! Listen to what else she did today. Mama, you should see how my new friend climbs trees. She has an extra toe to snap bamboos with ease. And when we talked, we just couldn’t stop, and she didn’t care that I couldn’t reach the treetop. She’s not like me but we’re also the same. We can roll and growl, hunt and play games. Mama, I made a friend with a good heart, And, that mama, is my favourite part! From the author, Disha Bose O’Shea: why do we need a kids book about equality? Have you ever noticed how young children will happily play with just about anyone? How they can form friendships easily, without judgement or prejudice? It’s beautiful to watch, isn’t it? At some point in their development, though, many childrenformviews that certain people should be treated differently; that their skin colour, their gender, or the way they speak or act,somehow makes them awkward or different in anegative way. Just Like Meis the story that helps little onescelebratetheir differences, value their unique traits, and champion equality for all. We write about equality, because we care aboutequality We create gorgeouschildrens books with a message.But when we produce them, we also send a message. The overwhelming majority of the worlds childrens books are produced in high-polluting factories, with non-recycled paper andpetroleum-basedink, which is terrible for theenvironment. Here at Ethicool, we knew that wasnt an option for us – we couldnt very well contribute to the problem we were trying to solve. Thats why Ethicool books are printed on recycled papers, using soy-based, environmentally safe inks. Recommended ages:for 0 – 4yrs old Author: Disha Bose O’SheaIllustrator: Eva RodriguezISBN: 9780648872320 Size: 11″ x 8.5″ landscape (27.5 x 21cm) Cover: heavy softcover (300GSM) Pages: soft inside pages (200GSM)