ALA Booklist (Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2016)

Readers will meet 44 boys and girls from every continent in this photographic introduction to world cultures. The book opens with a map of the world dotted with images of diverse youngsters, followed by an important global question: "What can you do to help?" Five featured children then share their concerns about the environment, poverty, health care, education, and animal welfare. The book is organized by continent, and each section starts with a two-page spread highlighting salient features such as geography and ancient heritage sites. Pages about the children themselves include photographs and information relating to family, hobbies, languages, interests, and local customs. The information is succinct, the photographs bold and friendly, and the children span a wide range of races and cultures, making this a modern, multicultural book that represents without tokenizing. Additionally, the authors make a point to include pictures of traditional or ceremonial dress as well as everyday clothing. An informative and enjoyable read for the home, library, or classroom.

Horn Book (Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2017)

This newly updated edition highlights details of forty-four children's lives around the world. Grouped mainly by continent, the engaging, large-format book features maps pinpointing where each child lives, along with multiple photographs of each child's family, community, home, favorite food, hobbies, etc. The clear and concise accompanying text contains well-balanced, browsable information that provides introductory insight into the similarities and differences between cultures. Glos.

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

More than 20 years after Children Just Like Me, this updated version of the book introduces 44 new children who live in countries that include Ethiopia, France, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam. As the book moves continent by continent, readers receive a geographic overview of each region followed by profiles of each child that fill a full page or spread. Photographs of the children and the peoples, places, and things in their lives are joined by concise descriptions of their homes, schools, interests, and cuisines: Shigo, a Maasai girl from Tanzania, enjoys porridge-like ugali and making beaded jewelry, while seven-year-old Shaowei from Beijing declares, "I want to create a robot that can solve everyone's problems." Rich with cultural detail, it's a vibrant resource that celebrates global diversity while underscoring commonalities that bridge nation, faith, and upbringing. Ages 7-10. (Sept.)

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6--A delightful, attractive look at children from around the world. The authors spent two years meeting and photographing youngsters from every continent and more than 140 countries. The volume is divided by continent, which is introduced with photos of children, their names, and nationalities. Then a double-page spread features pictures of each child's food, eating utensils, housing, school, friends, and family. The text gives the young people a chance to comment on their favorite games, friends, and hopes for the future. The final section includes excerpts from the Kindersleys' travel diary. This book is factual, respectful, and insightful. It provides just the right balance of information and visual interest for the intended audience.--Joan Soulliere, Wenham Public Library, MA