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WINNER OF THE 2023 TGC BOOK AWARD IN THE CHILDREN'S CATEGORY "A delightful book to help our children understand how we are all different and we are also the same."—Trillia Newbell, author of God's Very Good Idea and The Big Wide WelcomeThis children’s picture book follows a sibling of a child with a disability as they go through their day. A simple story with an important message, Like Me helps kids recognize the many similarities they share with disabled kids and model a loving and understanding approach to the differences. “God made you, God loves you, God is kind to you.” It can be hard for children to take those three life-changing truths into their hearts and treat others with love and understanding, especially when they encounter those whose needs differ drastically from theirs. Through a sibling’s eyes, young readers will tag along on a day of a child with a disability. As the two siblings play with friends, go to therapy, and spend time with family, relatable comparisons will help children understand a different type of family life, building empathy for children with disabilities along the way. Like Me opens the door to meaningful talks with your child about empathy, compassion, diversity, and God’s love for them and others.

Young readers will join Cora, a girl with big dreams and even bigger aspirations, on a journey to discover what makes life truly meaningful. Ever since she was a little girl, Cora has dreamed of designing truly fantastical things, awe-inspiring structures that everyone recognizes as world wonders…and that’s exactly what she does! As Cora ages and her accomplishments and acclaim grow, she returns to her hometown to fulfill her childhood dream—to transform the house on top of the hill into a true world wonder. In the process, Cora learns that living a meaningful life isn’t all about amazing achievements or always making bigger and better things, but about building community, giving generously of your time and talents, and loving others along the way. Vividly illustrated and imaginative, A World Wonder helps parents and educatorsencourage children to dream big but also to value wonder and beauty in the ordinary. Most important, young readers will learn that in a world of limitless possibility, it’s the bonds we form and the people we love that bring real meaning and satisfaction in life.

"Dios te hizo, Dios te ama, Dios es bueno contigo." Pueden ser verdades dif ciles de internalizar para los ni os, pero son verdades que cambian nuestras vidas y nos animan a tratar a los dem s con amor y comprensi n, especialmente cuando nos encontramos con aquellos cuyas necesidades son dr sticamente diferentes a las nuestras. A trav s de los ojos de un hermano, "Como yo" es un libro para lectores j venes, quienes acompa ar n a un ni o con discapacidad en un d a. Mientras los dos hermanos juegan con amigos, van a terapia y pasan tiempo con la familia, comparaciones comprensibles ayudar n a los ni os a entender un tipo diferente de vida familiar, fomentando la empat a hacia los ni os con discapacidades. "Como yo" abre la puerta a conversaciones significativas con tu hijo sobre empat a, compasi n, diversidad y el amor de Dios tanto por ellos como para los dem s. "God made you, God loves you, God is kind to you". It can be hard for children to take those three life-changing truths into their hearts and treat others with love and understanding, especially when they encounter those whose needs differ drastically from theirs. Through a sibling's eyes, "Como yo" is a book for young readers willing to tag along on the day of a child with a disability. As the two siblings play with friends, go to therapy, and spend time with family, relatable comparisons will help children understand a different type of family life, building empathy for children with disabilities along the way. "Como yo" opens the door to meaningful talks with your child about empathy, compassion, diversity, and God's love for them and others.