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24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4906-0$23.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-6034-8$6.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-6295-3
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different series.
Illustrated by
Paula Becker.
Romelie hears a lot of different languages around her neighborhood. New kid Camila speaks Spanish; brother Theo uses sign language; Mom says that "many place-names in the United States come from American Indian languages"; a family at the park speaks Hmong. Accompanied by cheerful cartoon illustrations, this is an appealing if limited introduction. An American Sign Language visual is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4903-9$23.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-6031-7$6.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-6293-9
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different series.
Illustrated by
Christine M. Schneider.
The students in Manuel's class report on special foods their families eat. Tony and Ms. Chen talk about noodles from Italy and China. Lara's Jewish family eats challah bread. Manuel's abeula's salsa is made from tomatoes--like Tony's sauce. Accompanied by cheerful cartoon illustrations, this is an appealing if simplistic introduction to cultural differences. A salsa recipe is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4902-2$23.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-6030-0$6.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-6291-5
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different series.
Illustrated by
Renée Kurilla.
Jayden is looking for "the right home for my family." He considers apartments, single-family houses, mobile homes, and more. Chloe wonders about clothing choices and learns about work attire from her moms, and personal expression and religious and cultural traditions from friends and family. Accompanied by cheerful cartoon illustrations, these are appealing if simplistic introductions. An activity concludes each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different titles: My Clothes, Your Clothes and My Home, Your Home.
24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4904-6$23.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-6032-4$6.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-6294-6
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different series.
Illustrated by
Paula Becker.
Jayden is looking for "the right home for my family." He considers apartments, single-family houses, mobile homes, and more. Chloe wonders about clothing choices and learns about work attire from her moms, and personal expression and religious and cultural traditions from friends and family. Accompanied by cheerful cartoon illustrations, these are appealing if simplistic introductions. An activity concludes each volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different titles: My Clothes, Your Clothes and My Home, Your Home.
24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4905-3$23.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-6033-1$6.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-6296-0
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different series.
Illustrated by
Holli Conger.
After attending his neighbor's bat mitzvah, David, who's Christian, is interested in learning about other religions. Friend Sophia's family isn't religious, but she likes helping others. Fahmi's Muslim family has their own special celebrations. His babysitter tells him about Buddhism. Accompanied by cheerful cartoon illustrations, this is an appealing if limited introduction. An activity encouraging helpfulness is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4901-5$23.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-6029-4$6.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-6292-2
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Alike and Different series.
Illustrated by
Renée Kurilla.
Makayla is "spending time with other families" learning how "different can be great." Mateo has a big family. A lesbian couple doesn't have kids. Olivia's parents are divorced. Parker's dads adopted him. Accompanied by cheerful cartoon illustrations, this is an appealing if simplistic introduction; the text boxes provide more details then the young narrator. An activity is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.