Book Review: DIFFERENT LIKE ME by Xochitl E. Dixon
Different Like Me
Different Like Me is a wonderful new picture book written by Xochitl E. Dixon and illustrated by Bonnie Lui. It will release August 4, 2020 by Our Daily Bread.
This book invites us to celebrate our own unique design while reminding us of all that we have in common with others. The book depicts a diverse group of children who are working together to build a fish kite. Simple yet profound, it will build into young readers an acceptance and love for all people, showing them that God is the Creator of all. It will also help them to see how wonderful their own unique design is.
The back matter includes a guide for parents, teachers, and other caretakers of children to help you have important conversations with children about not only what makes each of us special, but it also emphasizes the importance of accepting and loving others who are different from us. It highlights Genesis 1 and Ephesians 2:10. The book also includes a passage from Psalm 139. I believe that the message of this book is extremely important, especially given the current events of our times.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Xochitl Dixon, author of Waiting for God: Trusting Daily in God’s Plan and Pace (2019) and the children’s picture book Different Like Me (2020), serves as a speaker and contributing writer for Our Daily Bread (2015-Current), Guideposts’ All God’s Creatures (2018-Current), God Sees Her (2020), Moments of Peace for Moms (2020), Second-Chance Dogs (2018), and God Hears Her (2017). Xochitl empowers readers to be rooted in God’s Word while growing with God’s beautifully diverse and purposefully connected people. She serves Jesus with her service dog, Callie, her husband, Alan, and sons, AJ and Xavier, and connects with readers at www.xedixon.com
Post submitted by Mindy Baker
I had the privilege of reviewing and endorsing Different Like Me and it’s a fabulous book for kids. With everything that is going on in our world these days, the timing is perfect. Both the author and illustrator did a great job. This book belongs in every home and school library.
It is a great book!
Thanks for endorsing Different Like Me and for helping me improve the manuscript with your honest feedback before publication, Crystal. I thank God for your friendship and am looking forward to serving with you more. To God be the glory!
Looking forward to reading this book and sharing with others.
Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for your support, Melissa. I’m excited about sharing Different Like Me with readers. I enjoy reading the text out loud!
Looking forward to reading this. Thanks for the recommendation!
You’re welcome!
This book sounds fascinating. I’m also delighted that Xochitl E. Dixon is going to begin blogging with us here on Christian Children’s Authors. I look forward to reading her posts.
Thanks for your loving encouragement and for inviting me to join this wonderful group of writers! I’m looking forward to serving with the Christian Children’s Authors blog team.
Thanks for commenting, Janice!
Such a timely book!
I appreciate your prayers and encouragement over the years, Glenys. Your support means so much to me because you are still one of my favorite children’s picture book writers. Love Letters from God is one of my top picks!
Mindy, thanks for reading and reviewing Different Like Me. I appreciate your support, Sister. I am also grateful you introduced me to this wonderful team of writers. I’m looking forward to serving with you all.
Love you, Xochi! My honor to help promote Different Like Me!. Glad you are joining us!
I’m excited to see what God has in store for us as we work together to share His truth and love through our books.
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