A Book of People Like Me

Paperback

Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him?

Making friends, favourite foods, dreaming big – Kenny thinks about all the things he likes, and on the way he meets lots of friends and discovers fun things about them.

Full of interesting details about today’s world, A Book of People Like Me is told in a naturally inclusive way with richly coloured illustrations from a rising star in children’s books. This inspiring story helps young readers think about identity and belonging and celebrates all the little things that bring people together.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Kumusha Books

ISBN

978-0-00-862216-9

Publication Date

01-08-2024

Format

Paperback

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

245x275mm

Product Description

Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him?

Making friends, favourite foods, dreaming big – Kenny thinks about all the things he likes, and on the way he meets lots of friends and discovers fun things about them.

Full of interesting details about today’s world, A Book of People Like Me is told in a naturally inclusive way with richly coloured illustrations from a rising star in children’s books. This inspiring story helps young readers think about identity and belonging and celebrates all the little things that bring people together.

Author

HarperCollins Children’s Books, Illustrated by Joelle Avelino

Joelle Avelino is a Congolese and Angolan Illustrator who grew up in the United Kingdom. She is particularly motivated by the need for people from all races and backgrounds to see themselves in the world around them. So far, Joelle has worked on several titles including Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black, written by Dapo Adeola, winner of the British Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year.

Imprint

Kumusha Books

ISBN

978-0-00-862216-9

Publication Date

01-08-2024

Format

Paperback

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

245x275mm

Product Description

Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him?

Making friends, favourite foods, dreaming big – Kenny thinks about all the things he likes, and on the way he meets lots of friends and discovers fun things about them.

Full of interesting details about today’s world, A Book of People Like Me is told in a naturally inclusive way with richly coloured illustrations from a rising star in children’s books. This inspiring story helps young readers think about identity and belonging and celebrates all the little things that bring people together.

Author

HarperCollins Children’s Books, Illustrated by Joelle Avelino

Joelle Avelino is a Congolese and Angolan Illustrator who grew up in the United Kingdom. She is particularly motivated by the need for people from all races and backgrounds to see themselves in the world around them. So far, Joelle has worked on several titles including Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black, written by Dapo Adeola, winner of the British Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year.

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