"In art class, I painted a picture of my world. My teacher mailed it across the oceans."
So begins the marvelous pictorial correspondence between Elliott, an American boy, and Kailash, who lives in India. The youngsters compare many details of their lives--families, favorite classes, alphabets, and more. With each new picture and message from his friend, Kailash comments (using a common expression) that their worlds are "same, same, but different." The boys conclude that "We're best friends...even though we live in two different worlds. Or do we?"
Stunning, brilliantly hued art work by author Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw vividly portrays the environments in which Elliott and Kailash live. Illustrations on following and facing pages detailing aspects of life in their respective communities bring home the message of this magnificent book. It all ties together with a double-page spread featuring each boy's drawings surrounding an image of his sleeping friend. With a winning combination of lovely art, simple yet eloquent language, and timely (and timeless) lesson, this book is a marvel. Ages 7-9 Recommended by Barbara Karp, Librarian New York USA
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An American and Indian boy are pen pals and learn that their lives are not so different in this award-winning picture book.
Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different!
Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.-from the publisher
40 pages 978-1250820303 Ages 5-9
Keywords: community, multicultural, diversity, diverse books, acceptance, friendship, drawings, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old
