To Be a Kid

BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

 

Awards

• Early Childhood News Directors’ Choice Award
• National Council for the Social Studies and Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
• Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Choice
• National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval

 

Book Reviews for To Be a Kid

“Through simple text and expressive photographs, To Be a Kid allows children to see the universality of being a kid.”
— The Iowa Reading Journal

“A reliable book to include in any home or classroom to expose children to the diversities and similarities of people all over the world.”
— The Iowa Reading Journal

“Dynamic color photos provide insight into many other cultures”
— The State (Columbia, SC)

“Beautiful photographs and simple, eloquent text.”
— Cleveland Daily Banner

“Anyone who is a kid, was a kid, has a kid, or even knows a kid will love To Be a Kid. It is sure to be a favorite—the pages to be turned again and again.”
—Cleveland Daily Banner

“No matter where you are from, you will recognize these kids. They are just like the kids where you live.”
— Cleveland Daily Banner

“Celebrates the universality of childhood around the world.”
— Booklist

“The beautiful, simple, and resonant words and pictures are full of heart and spirit.”
— Booklist

“This portfolio of full-color photographs captures children around the world joyfully engaging in common pursuits.”
— Kirkus Review

“To Be a Kid is a picture worth a thousand words.”
— The Monroe Times

“The large and colorful photographs of mostly smiling children imbue the book with a sense of vitality and optimism. The authors successfully convey the idea that children from diverse cultures remain singularly constant in their creative play and love for family and friends.”
— School Library Journal

“The book’s vivid pictures show moments that expand children’s awareness of the world.”
— Small World

“The photos of children in this book are so outstanding and so real that you will want to run right onto the page and say ‘hi’! Where do you want to go first? Poland? India? Peru or France?”
— The Sun