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Global: Children Just Like Me is an illustrated book about children and their daily lives around the world. It profiles 44 children across 36 countries, with photographs, maps and facts covering homes, food, schools, families and hobbies.
At a glance
- Profiles 44 children from 36 countries, including their routines, families, interests and hopes.
- Photographs, maps and facts introduce aspects of children's lives such as homes, food, schools and hobbies.
- The listing describes stories told directly by the children, alongside an emphasis on differences and shared experiences.
Reference price: $30.65
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad international scope gives young readers multiple perspectives on everyday life.
- The mix of profiles, photographs and maps offers visual material as well as text.
- The 80-page format provides more than a brief country-by-country introduction.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 September 2016 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 80 pages |
| Reading age | 7 - 10 years |
| Grade level | Preschool - Kindergarten |
| Dimensions | 26 x 1.2 x 30.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 777 g |
| ISBN-10 | 146545392X |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1465453921 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children curious about how peers live in different parts of the world.
- Families and educators looking for an illustrated introduction to global cultures and everyday life.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a focused guide to one country or a specialist reference book.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable and educational, with readers appreciating its detailed portrayal of similarities and differences among children worldwide and its colourful pictures. That response fits the book's profiles, photographs and maps, though ratings alone cannot establish how every reader will respond. The listing shows 4.8 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as educational and detailed.
- Customers praise the pictures and colourful illustrations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Children Just Like Me about?
It presents profiles of 44 children across 36 countries, describing aspects of their daily lives, families, interests and hopes.
What visual material does the book include?
The listing describes photographs, maps and facts about children's homes, food, clothing, schools, families and hobbies.
What age range is listed?
The product details give a reading age of 7 - 10 years. They separately list the grade level as Preschool - Kindergarten.
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