She's Just Like Me - Hardcover

Five-year old Serenity has just made a new friend at school, Amelia. Despite their physical differences, Serenity sees all the things that make her and Amelia alike.

Serenity is a smart, caring, and outgoing Kindergartener who adores school. One day, while staying for arts and crafts during free time, Serenity gets to know Amelia. Delighted by all the things they share in common, Serenity and Amelia become fast friends. Serenity happily declares, "She's just like me!" to her proud and knowing Mother, who sees something that Serenity doesn't seem to care much about: The stark difference between Serenity's brown skin and Amelia's fair skin.

She's Just Like Me shares a sweet and heartwarming story of interracial friendship that can open the door for parents and teachers to talk to children about how they view others. Offering diversity and cultural representation, She's Just Like Me provides insight on how children can form close friendships based on characteristics, experiences, and interests they share. She's Just Like Me helps children explore, share, and shape their own opinions about others so they can learn to establish meaningful connections.