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We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street) (Pictureback(R)) Paperback – Picture Book, October 13, 1992

by Bobbi Kates (Author), Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 11,738 ratings
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Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike?
 
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Sesame Street
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    340L
  7. Dimensions
    8 x 0.13 x 8.06 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    October 13, 1992
  10. ISBN-10
    0679832270
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0679832270
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Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets cavort cheerfully with people of all sizes, shapes and ethnicities in this rather humdrum effort to show the ways in which all people are the same, despite obvious physical differences. On alternate spreads, drawings imitating photos zero in on variations on noses, hair, mouths, skin, eyes and bodies, all "different" from one another. A turn of the page reveals all of the owners of these body parts interacting, alongside several lines of sing-song verse explaining how our noses, hair, etc., are "the same." Some of the rhymes are silly or forced; part of the explanation of skin reads: "Muscles and bones are wrapped inside it. / We all have blood and skin to hide it!" Even the affable Sesame Street gang can't enliven this mundane treatment of a significant subject. Ages 4-8.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (October 13, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679832270
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679832270
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 340L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.79 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.13 x 8.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 11,738 ratings

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    Born in Springfield, VT, Joe Mathieu is the illustrator of over 150 popular picture books, including Sesame Street books, "We're Going on a Lion Hunt", "Mrs. Millie Goes to Philly!", and "Pick a Pumpkin, Mrs. Millie!". He has a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and has been a freelance illustrator since 1971. Joe lives in Hudson, Massachusetts and enjoys cycling and ragtime piano.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Great book for very small children - but who is the random monster?
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Great book for very small children - but who is the random monster?
My two year old loves this book. It’s a fantastic way to introduce very small children to the concept that not everyone looks like them. There are some great throwback characters as well that younger kids may not refognize (Barkley, the tweedle bugs, characters I remember from 30 years ago)That being said, there is a weird devil looking (borderline scary-looking) monster, with yellow eyes and pointy, teeth who I don’t recall from Sesame Street at all. My son points to him every time he appears and says “who’s that??” Does anyone know who he is? I’d love to give my kid a straight answer.Edit: I found out his name is Frazzle and his backstory is really sweet and falls right in line with accepting and being cool with physical differences. Nicely done, Sesame Street.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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This is a great book for children and adults!
Teaches a great lesson with wonderful illustrations.
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JAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, wonderfully illustrated
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We’re Different, We’re the Same (Sesame Street), written by Bobbi Jane Kates and illustrated by Joe Mathieu, is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that carries a wonderful message for anyone lucky enough to read it. I purchased and read this book to my two early elementary grandsons. The story is a wonderful discussion starter to broach the topics of diversity and inclusion.

While the storyline addresses everyone’s similarities, it does so in a way that celebrates the differences we each possess. For instance, everyone has a nose that works the same way, but they are all different shapes, sizes, and colors. This well thought out book is designed to keep people together, not divide them and is meant for a young audience that just may be the people who actually achieve this lofty goal.

I did enjoy sharing this story with my grandsons, having the deep conversation it invoked, and I do recommend it!
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Karl Reichmuth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great message
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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This is my go to book to buy for my friends kids!
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Darlin9125
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the little ones
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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Great for reading time for the little ones
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Jillian
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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Great book for kids of all ages but was super powerful for my child going into kindergarten
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Patricia Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old grandson and sent it to him. His mommy said, she had to read it four times straight. Then she hid the book. He Loves this Book!!!
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EGM
4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but it's not bad, and my kid *loves* this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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One of the books my son (two years old) makes me read over and over. He adores this book, which is about how everyone is different and the same (ie, it talks about noses, eyes, skin, etc., showing how everyone is different with these things, but then shows how noses, eyes, skin, etc., are all the same as well). He loves to point to all the different people and body parts in the book and talk about them. For example, he'll point and ask about what the people are doing in a scene, or when the book is talking about eyes, he'll say "Eye!" and point to his eyes or mine.

The book is constructed a little flimsy considered how rough kids are with things. I'm not a huge fan of some of the content, but most of it is good. I leave some parts out when we read this out loud just because as a family, we're pretty sensitive to disability issues and this book tries and fails at that (including a person in a wheelchair in one of the crowd scenes doesn't matter when you're talking about how all bodies are the same because they can all dance ...). It's much better than most books at racial diversity. It doesn't address gender at all, just skips that completely.

If your kid isn't familiar with Sesame Street already, they're likely going to be a bit confused by the Sesame Street characters in the book. My kid doesn't watch Sesame Street regularly, but he was at least enough aware of it that he wasn't completely puzzled. It still took him reading it a few times to make the connection though.
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Mary Ann Gill
5.0 out of 5 stars With all the awful stuff going on in our world right now, this sweet book speaks truth.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
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This book is simple, sweet, and gets the point across that we are all different and the same. Such a sweet, meaningful book in a time when I want my son to be friends with all people and to rejoice in our differences. It is so practically concrete and will grow with your child. Basically, a Sesame Street take on being respectful, tolerant people. I pray that one day our country will once again embrace the idea of respecting each other, peacefully protesting without attached crimes, and allowing our children to grow in a world of acceptance, where differences are appreciated, respected, and the future is filled with possibilities.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2023
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Best book great quality!!!
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Milena Liberato Gouveia
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo para mostrar a diversidade!!
Reviewed in Brazil on September 2, 2022
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Meu filho de 3 anos adora este livro. Confesso que achei que fosse maior. Talvez a versão de capa dura seja mais interessante para as crianças, mas de qualquer forma o conteúdo é muito bom!!
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Florian Pellio
5.0 out of 5 stars So ein tolles Buch
Reviewed in Germany on June 20, 2022
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Vielen Dank für dieses tolle Buch .... Meine Tochter liebt es.
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Caitlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Super livre, super rimes, super leçon
Reviewed in France on December 13, 2021
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J'adore ce livre. Et surtout, mon fils kiffe grave ! C'est un favorite depuis 6 mois. Il a appris les mots pour "yeux, bouche, nez, corps" grace a cet histoire. Il a 2 ans aujourd'hui et il aime encore plus !
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Jenna Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2021
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Great book, written beautifully and lovely way for kids to learn
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