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Whoever You Are (25th Anniversary Edition)

By FOX MEM and Mem Fox
Series: Whoever you Are
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Whoever You Are (25th Anniversary Edition) by Mem Fox is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the shared humanity and universal similarities among people around the world. Through vibrant illustrations and simple, rhythmic text, it conveys the message that despite our differences in language, culture, or appearance, our emotions and experiences, such as love, laughter, and pain, unite us all. This enduring story encourages empathy and appreciation for diversity.
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You might find this book delightful if you appreciate heartwarming stories that celebrate diversity and the universal human spirit. It's perfect for sharing with young children to help them understand and embrace differences in culture and lifestyle, all illustrated with vibrant artwork.

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A special 25th anniversary edition of this much-loved classic. Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are just like you.

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A special 25th anniversary edition of this much-loved classic.

Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are just like you.

Explore these universal experiences with Whoever You Are (25th Anniversary Edition) and discover the beautiful ways children around the world are connected.

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  • Whoever You Are (25th Anniversary Edition)
    A special 25th anniversary edition of this much-loved classic. Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are just like you. Explore these universal experiences with Whoever You Are...
    By FOX MEM and Mem Fox
    Hardback
    $2499
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Whoever You Are (25th Anniversary Edition) by Mem Fox is celebrated for its timeless message of unity and diversity, appreciated by readers for its vibrant illustrations and poetic narrative. The book is praised for encouraging children to embrace cultural differences and promoting empathy and understanding across global communities. It's noted as an excellent educational tool for introducing children to the concept of global citizenship.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761294594

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leslie Staub
  • Illustrated by Leslie Staub

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational FOX MEM Mem Fox New Zealand and Australia Published Scholastic Series: Whoever you Are

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