This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books)
Brand: Chronicle Books
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Geography & Cultures



Dimensions: 9.38 x 0.5 x 12.38 inches
Reading age: 3 - 7 years, from customers
ISBN-10: 1452150184
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Print length: 52 pages
Publication date: May 2, 2017
ISBN-13: 978-1452150185
Part of series: This Is How We
Lexile measure: NC620L
Language: English
subtitle: Hardcover – Picture Book, May 2, 2017
author: Visit Amazon's Matt Lamothe Page search results Matt Lamothe
review: Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal K-Gr 3—An illustrated take on how seven real kids from different countries go about a typical day. Each spread introduces a new topic (family, teachers, chores, dinner, play, etc.) and dedicates a panel to each child, identified by country, with glossary words underlined ("Iran: I live in a second-floor apartment in the city of Gorgan, close to the Caspian Sea."). Lamothe was able to create the digitally rendered illustrations based on photos sent to him by the families featured (a family photo for each child is included at the end). The muted palette in combination with the level of detail makes for a pleasing visual experience. An ending spread with a night sky scattered with stars and a glowing full moon is accompanied by the words, "This is my night sky," hinting that though these kids may lead very different lives, they all sleep under the same sky. In the "Meet the Families" section, Lamothe emphasizes that "not everyone in Peru likes to play soccer, and not everyone in Japan eats fish for breakfast," smartly communicating that the work is just one representation of much larger, complex communities. Endpapers provide a visual map of each child's name and country, including a cameo of the author. VERDICT A good purchase to refresh social science and geography collections.—Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI Review "A global introduction that goes beyond the usual symbols and sights."-Kirkus Reviews "A global introduction that goes beyond the usual symbols and sights."-Kirkus Reviews "Helps children understand the world more globally."-- Charlotte News Observer "Helps children understand the world more globally."-- Charlotte News Observer "My kids get to see that their way of life isn't the only way. And that's a really important lesson. For us all."-- Cool Mom Picks "My kids get to see that their way of life isn't the only way. And that's a really important lesson. For us all."-- Cool Mom Picks "I LOVE this book. Consider it an essential for any children's library."-- Design Mom "I LOVE this book. Consider it an essential for any children's library."-- Design Mom "This is exactly the sort of book I love getting for my kids."--Jason Kottke, kottke.org "Readers will enjoy making cultural comparisons . . . as they follow each child through his or her day."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review "This is exactly the sort of book I love getting for my kids."--Jason Kottke, kottke.org "A good title for a read-aloud, as well as for the study of world communities."- School Library Connection "Readers will enjoy making cultural comparisons . . . as they follow each child through his or her day."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review "A good title for a read-aloud, as well as for the study of world communities."- School Library Connection Booklist Editor's Choice Booklist Editor's Choice Read On Wisconsin! State Reading List 2018-2019 Read On Wisconsin! State Reading List 2018-2019 About the Author Matt Lamothe is one third of the award-winning design company ALSO as well as the coauthor of The Exquisite Book , The Where, the Why and the How , and The Who, the What, and the When . He lives in Chicago. Read more