About This Book
Annie Barrows' 'Like' is a delightful picture book that uses a series of humorous and surprising comparisons to illustrate the fundamental similarities among all people. Through clever text and engaging illustrations, it encourages young readers, aged 4-11, to look beyond superficial differences and recognize shared experiences and feelings. This book is an excellent tool for parents and educators to initiate conversations about empathy, belonging, and self-acceptance in a lighthearted and accessible way. It's designed to be a 'great read-aloud' that will get children laughing and thinking deeply about human connection.
From bestselling author Annie Barrows and Pura Belpré Honor award recipient Leo Espinosa, this funny yet thought-provoking picture book offers a sequence of outlandishly fun compare-and-contrasts that show how humans are much more like each other than we are different. A NEW WAY OF SEEING: The use of comparison and contrast gives readers a new lens through which to see themselves and others. HUMOR WITH HEART: Annie Barrows uses her trademarked humor to get readers laughing and thinking. GREAT READ-ALOUD: The silly and surprising text is the perfect read-aloud for homes and classrooms. Perfect for: Parents Grandparents Gift-givers Educators
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the funniest comparison in the book? Why did it make you laugh?
2
Can you think of something that makes you feel 'like' someone else, even if you look different?
3
The book says we are more alike than different. What are some ways you are like your friends or family?
4
Why do you think it's important to remember that we are all 'like' each other?
5
If you could add one more 'like' comparison to the book, what would it be?
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