readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
A book that celebrates diversity and identity, this is a must read and talk about book!
10.01.17 - reread with the finished copy. Beautiful. A book that I will pour over again and again. Can't wait to share it with students in the upcoming weeks!
10.01.17 - reread with the finished copy. Beautiful. A book that I will pour over again and again. Can't wait to share it with students in the upcoming weeks!
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful illustrations showing a diverse community have many details to discover. Spare text encourages a second read, and could make an interesting mentor text for structure.
andrew_petro's review against another edition
4.0
Simple, positive, and an opening to a deeper conversation with a child. Or not. That's what I appreciate about it. The kiddo can grab onto the opportunity and show you how deep a conversation they're ready to have, or they can let it go by, with no drama and just appreciating the beautiful art.
rhodesee's review against another edition
5.0
I love this. It puts thoughts that I had as a child (and continue to have) in book form with really neat and colorful illustrations.
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
November 2017 - I'm torn on this one because the illustrations are evocative and I like the concept, but it makes for a really slight picture book. It's all very open ended and might be a good fit for a contemplative, older kid, but it doesn't gel as a read-aloud.
booksenvogue's review against another edition
5.0
This book follows a girl and boy of different ethnicities as they journey on public transportation pondering the same identity question. The writing is in prose and accompanied by beautiful illustrations. True to the title, it questions, "why am I me?" It shows people of different characteristics and expands upon the differences. While it does not provide an answer, it leads to a more in-depth conversation on race and the physical characteristics that not only separates but brings us together. I selected this title to read to pre-school and Kindergarteners because it presents a simple question that can be expanded upon and promotes cultural diversity in the classroom.
agudenburr's review against another edition
3.0
Asks the question why are we ourselves? Never answers the question but gets you wondering what makes yourself different than others. Would be good for storytime.
unheardmelokate's review against another edition
3.0
a little too existential for storytime, but the illustrations are beautiful and the general premise is a good one.
andeez's review against another edition
4.0
Very simple words with amazingly detailed illustrations. Reading to K-3 and loving the discussions of "Who am I" after each telling.