By Theo. LeSieg (Dr. Seuss)
Illustrated by Richard Erdoes
Copyright 1966
We are all alike. We are all different. The differences are often on the outside and
very obvious. The similarities are on
the inside and unfortunately are often not as apparent. What this book does is inspire children
to not only recognize the similarities but also to respect the
differences. A little boy travels around
the globe, looking at the homes of children all over the world, from igloos to houseboats
to homes on stilts. Homes are all different
shapes and sizes.
“Some houses are rich,
full of silver and gold. And some are
quite poor, sort of empty and old.”
People from different places and
cultures may live in different houses and wear different clothes. And that’s okay. How boring this world would be if we all
liked the same things. So keep your
culture, but realize that deep down inside, most of us long for peace, for
friendship, and for meaningful connections.
Although we may live in very different
homes, it’s helpful to remember what Dr. Seuss says: “But
they’re all, all alike when a friend asks you in.”
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