My Food, Your Food (Cloverleaf Books (TM) -- Alike and Different) - Softcover

Bullard, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467760315 ISBN 13: 9781467760317

Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm), 2015

Synopsis

It's food week in Manuel's class. Each student tells about something special his or her family eats. Manuel learns that families have different food traditions. Some eat noodles with chopsticks. Others use a fork. Some families eat flat bread. Others eat puffy bread. What kind of food will Manuel share with his class? Join him to find out how deliciously different and alike food can be.

About this title

Review:

"Diversity is a crucial issue, and this series effectively highlights the differences among various ethnic groups, religions, and types of households and shows readers that though different beliefs and customs exist, all are equally worthy of respect. The books are told from the first-person perspectives of young protagonists who interact with people in their communities, which will help kids relate directly to the subject matter. The cheerful, appealing illustrations complement the text, which is clear and straightforward yet also nuanced and culturally sensitive. Covering topics such as meals, languages, houses of worship, and a diverse and inclusive mix of families, the series emphasizes that it's best not to ignore differences but to learn more about them. VERDICT: All students can benefit from this series."―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

--Journal

About the Author:

Lisa Bullard is the award-winning author of more than 60 books for children, including You Can Write a Story: A Story-Writing Recipe for Kids. She teaches writing classes at the Loft Literary Center and regularly visits schools to talk with students about story-writing.

Christine M. Schneider owns Yellow Pencil Studio, Inc., an illustration and design studio, and has illustrated a number of picture books. She lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband and daughter.

About this edition

• Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1467760315
• ISBN 13: 9781467760317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Schneider Christine M