Just Like Me
No. of pages 32
Published: 2020
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"Just Like Me" by Vanessa Newton tells the heartwarming story of a young girl who is exploring her identity and understanding the beauty of diversity. Through the lens of playful comparisons and relatable experiences, she learns to embrace her unique qualities and appreciate the differences in those around her. The narrative emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, friendship, and celebrating what makes each person special. Through vibrant illustrations and gentle prose, the book encourages children to recognize that while we may all be different, we share common emotions and experiences, fostering empathy and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2020 by Random House USA Inc .
Cedella Marley's life has always been rooted in music and culture. As the oldest child of Bob Marley, she has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive. She is a musician as well, performing internationally with the three-time Grammy Award?winning Melody Makers, which consist of her brothers Ziggy and Steve and her sister Sharon. She lives in Miami, Florida, with her husband and three sons. Bob Marley (1945 -1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He remains the most widely known performer of reggae music. In 1994, Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001, he was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Vanessa Brantley-Newton is the author and illustrator of Let Freedom Sing and Don't Let Auntie Mable Bless the Table. She loves to craft, cook, collect vintage children's books, tell stories, make dolls, and shop. She lives in East Orange, New Jersey, with her husband, daughter, and two crazy cats, Kirby and Stripes.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
South Carolina Children's Book Award
In the South Carolina Children's Book Award, Committe members vote on consideration lists, these based on recommendations from previous members and submissions from publishers. Members vote and get the list down (from 100-200 booklist) to 20 with 5 alternates.