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incredible!

2008-05-27
I was very impressed with this book and how well it provoked empathy in my triplet six year olds. A great picture reference without the doom and gloom to help children appreciate what they do have and distinguish between "needs" and "wants".

Wonderful, educational, fun book

2008-02-27
What a great book! The kids loved this (7 & 10) and wanted me to read it every night until it was finished. Gave several as gifts. Very educational and interesting to learn about other children in other cultures. Good job - educational and enjoyable!

A Live Like Mine

2007-09-02
This has been a wonderful book for my kids. The images are very valuable in showing them how other children live around the world. The stories are well done and informative.

beautiful--unique perspective on other cultures/people/places

2006-08-24
I love the format of this book. Rather than being structured around regions of the world (like most), it is formatted around basic human needs--clean water, healthy food, safe home, education, protection, love, an identity, freedom of religion and expression, etc... In the course of that, specific children from various countries are profiled throughout, with a focus on how that particular need is being met in their own life. The book is visually appealing, with a very reader-friendly lay out--well organized, colorful, and packed with beautiful photos. This book is perfect for kids and adults alike. It also handles tough issues such as exploitation of children through work and war sensitively, yet clearly. I bought this book to use in teaching a geography/world cultures class, along with several others, and this one really stands out!

Not a great book for homeschoolers...

2005-05-09
I bought this book for my kids, but ended up donating it to our library. If your kids are homeschooled or unvaccinated, you may not care for the overemphasis on the importance of school and vaccinations as basic rights for children (rather than education and health in a more inclusive manner).

One of the best

2004-06-14
Profiling children from all over the globe leading their lives in different and fascinating ways, the challenges of nations both developed and developing are revealed in the stories and photographs in this special volume.

A Life Like Mine: How Children Live Around the World

2003-10-10
This is a beautiful book for children and adults. I plan to keep a copy in my classroom, donate it to my church, and give it as gifts.

Global Awareness - Classroom Utilization

2003-03-27
Children�s hopes and needs are the same around the globe even if the children speak different languages, experience different cultures and dress in various ways. This UNICEF book is a beautiful reflection of multicultural children and offers insights about parts of the world where basic children�s rights are not met.

This is a wonderful book for teaching global awareness and the necessity for community involvement...

THIS WAS A WONDERFUL BOOK IT SHOWS HOW KIDS LIVE ALL AROUND 2002-11-25
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL BOOK IT SHOWS HOW KIDS LIVE ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Look at the subject first then read on. I learnt a lot reading this how kids live around the world. The pictures really good. I feel what reading level they say on the website was good, but good be read by young adults and adults as well. Thank you.