11/28/10

To Be A Kid


Author- Sandra Magsamen


Title- When I grow up I want to be Me

Illustrator- Sandra Magasemen

Year-1999

Genre-Muticultural

Format- Softcover

Publisher- Charlesbridge Publishing


Reading Level-Elementary-assisted


Interest Level- Elementary


Topics- Multicultural, story picture book


Summary- This book is great for showing kids how people are the same and different. They can look at the pictures and find the differences and similarities in each of the photos. With pictures from 6 different countries they can see the different clothing and also notice they like doing the same things with their friends!


Extension Activity- You could have a class discussion on different cultures and make a list of some of the similarities and differences when it comes to different races. You could also have a guest speaker come in and talk about their culture.