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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, May 2, 2017

by Matt Lamothe (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,155 ratings
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In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their daysandmdash;and this one world we all shareandmdash;unites them.

This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.
  • Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs
  • Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences
  • Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe
If you enjoyed Carson Ellis' Home, you're sure to enjoy the window into the world provided by This is How We Do It.

This children's picture book is ideal for parents or teachers looking for the following:
  • World Book for Kids
  • Travel Book for Kids
  • Beginning Reading Books
  • Cultures for Kids Books
  • Families Around the World Books.
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    3 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    52 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    NC620L
  6. Dimensions
    9.38 x 0.6 x 12.38 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    May 2, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    1452150184
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452150185
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One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World

This Is How We Do It

One day in the lives of seven kids from around the world: Peru, Italy, Russia, Uganda, Iran, India, and Japan.

This is how I go to school.

This is what I eat for breakfast.

This is how I play.

About the Author

Matt Lamothe is one third of the award-winning design company Also as well as the coauthor of The Exquisite Book, The Where, the Why, and the How, and The Who, the What, and the When, and This Is How We Do It. He lives in rural Washington.

Accolades and Praise for This Is How We Do It:

  • A 2017 Booklist Editors' Choice Best Book of the Year
  • 2017 Amazon Best Book of the Year
  • A 2017 Parents' Choice Award Winner
  • A Junior Library Guild Selection

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K-Gr 3—An illustrated take on how seven real kids from different countries go about a typical day. Each spread introduces a new topic (family, teachers, chores, dinner, play, etc.) and dedicates a panel to each child, identified by country, with glossary words underlined ("Iran: I live in a second-floor apartment in the city of Gorgan, close to the Caspian Sea."). Lamothe was able to create the digitally rendered illustrations based on photos sent to him by the families featured (a family photo for each child is included at the end). The muted palette in combination with the level of detail makes for a pleasing visual experience. An ending spread with a night sky scattered with stars and a glowing full moon is accompanied by the words, "This is my night sky," hinting that though these kids may lead very different lives, they all sleep under the same sky. In the "Meet the Families" section, Lamothe emphasizes that "not everyone in Peru likes to play soccer, and not everyone in Japan eats fish for breakfast," smartly communicating that the work is just one representation of much larger, complex communities. Endpapers provide a visual map of each child's name and country, including a cameo of the author. VERDICT A good purchase to refresh social science and geography collections.—Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI

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“A global introduction that goes beyond the usual symbols and sights.”-Kirkus Reviews

"Helps children understand the world more globally."--Charlotte News Observer

Read On Wisconsin! State Reading List 2018-2019

"My kids get to see that their way of life isn’t the only way. And that’s a really important lesson. For us all."--Cool Mom Picks

"I LOVE this book. Consider it an essential for any children’s library."--Design Mom

“Readers will enjoy making cultural comparisons . . . as they follow each child through his or her day.”-The Horn Book Magazine, starred review

"This is exactly the sort of book I love getting for my kids."--Jason Kottke, kottke.org

“A good title for a read-aloud, as well as for the study of world communities.”-School Library Connection

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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (May 2, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 52 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452150184
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452150185
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC620L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.6 x 12.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,155 ratings

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Matt Lamothe is an illustrator and animator. He is part of ALSO, a small design company he started with friends from the Rhode Island School of Design. When he's not on the computer, he finds comfort in pastries, coffee, and basic carpentry. He lives and works in Washington.

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This is a captivating and eye-opening journey into the lives of children from diverse cultures around the globe. 🌟 Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, Lamothe beautifully showcases the unique daily routines, traditions, and joys of seven real children from different countries. 🌏👧👦 From Japan to Italy, from India to Uganda, each page offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of humanity, celebrating both our differences and our shared experiences. 💖 This book not only educates young readers about cultural diversity but also fosters empathy, understanding, and a sense of global interconnectedness. 🌟🌎 It's a wonderful reminder that while our lives may be different, we are all part of the same global family. 🌟✨ Thank you, Matt Lamothe, for creating such a beautiful and important book that inspires curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for our world's diverse cultures. 📖🌍
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Kathleen Weber
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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Awesome book! My 6 year old has a special interest in different cultures and this was a perfect gift for her. She had so many questions and comments as we read, it took a solid hour to get through the whole thing. Not complaining! It's great to keep her attention for that long.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring diversity and unity
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
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This is a captivating and eye-opening journey into the lives of children from diverse cultures around the globe. 🌟 Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, Lamothe beautifully showcases the unique daily routines, traditions, and joys of seven real children from different countries. 🌏👧👦 From Japan to Italy, from India to Uganda, each page offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of humanity, celebrating both our differences and our shared experiences. 💖 This book not only educates young readers about cultural diversity but also fosters empathy, understanding, and a sense of global interconnectedness. 🌟🌎 It's a wonderful reminder that while our lives may be different, we are all part of the same global family. 🌟✨ Thank you, Matt Lamothe, for creating such a beautiful and important book that inspires curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for our world's diverse cultures. 📖🌍
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring diversity and unity
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
This is a captivating and eye-opening journey into the lives of children from diverse cultures around the globe. 🌟 Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, Lamothe beautifully showcases the unique daily routines, traditions, and joys of seven real children from different countries. 🌏👧👦 From Japan to Italy, from India to Uganda, each page offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of humanity, celebrating both our differences and our shared experiences. 💖 This book not only educates young readers about cultural diversity but also fosters empathy, understanding, and a sense of global interconnectedness. 🌟🌎 It's a wonderful reminder that while our lives may be different, we are all part of the same global family. 🌟✨ Thank you, Matt Lamothe, for creating such a beautiful and important book that inspires curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for our world's diverse cultures. 📖🌍
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Oaklander
5.0 out of 5 stars Real families portrayed
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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The format is interesting for children. The illustrations and photos introduce the similarities worldwide. The differences in climate and food and are interesting. Respect is important.
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AllisonPaige
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely love this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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My daughter received this as a gift and it is so beautifully written and illustrated! She looks at it daily and has learned so much (as have I!).
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HinMT
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Representation of Different Cultures
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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I purchased this book for my pre-k classroom...always hoping to make their world bigger. I liked the different day-to-day facets of these children's lives that the book addressed. I also greatly appreciated the actual photos of the families represented in the book toward the end of the book...helps the children to realize that these people are real and living their lives in real places.
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Phileo
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book although a bit hard to follow!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
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Great book describing different children around the world and their everyday lives! It doesn’t read like a typical reading book (front to back) but it requires the reader to constantly flip the pages to remember which child each description belongs to. My little one loved the last page where it showed actual photos of the children with their families.
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reesah mouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Book to Spark an Interest in Other Cultures
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2018
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I got the sample of this book on Kindle before buying the hardcover for my grandnephew. Later I bought the Kindle version for myself. It’s a really sweet book. I wish it had been organized a little bit differently with the children in the same order for every topic to make it easier to follow. Perhaps that was a deliberate choice to keep the attention of children and adults. You expect one thing, but have to think about it to follow it.

Books like this are needed very much nowadays. This one follows the lives of a few children from around the world, showing that while we might eat different food or wear different clothing, a lot of what we do is the same, and also, we’re all people. We’re all humans. This is a great book to spark an interest in other cultures.
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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars ALL ABOUT EVERY DAY ROUTINES OF KIDS ACROSS THE GLOBE
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2022
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This book is so refreshing, informative, & fascinating with wonderful illustrations. It's a must-have for childrens' book collectors & home libraries. What a Gem!!! Purchased from Amazon, this new book arrived in pristine condition.
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Alinaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2023
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My toddler loves the book and I see much value in how it shows the beautiful differences among people.
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A H
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2024
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This is such a great book! The subject is beautiful, learning about so many different kids and their backgrounds and lifestyles. I can't recommend this enough, honestly! Absolutely beautiful!
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Reyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in Italy on December 12, 2023
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My 4 year old LOVES this book! It shows images of 7 children from all over the world in their daily routine! What they eat, where they live, how they dress, how they play, their family members etc... It's wonderfully relatable to my daughter!
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Milli
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Buch für den Englischunterricht! Mehr Diversität wäre noch schön.
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2022
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Ich benutze diese Buch in Kombi mit dem zweiten "This is How I Do it" für den Englischunterricht für die Einheit Dinge über sich selbst auszudrücken und von anderen zu erfragen. Die einzelnen Aspekte der Bücher sind dabei jede Stunde die Grundlage. Die Schüler*innen interessieren sich sehr für die unterschiedlichen Häuser, Familien etc. und man kann damit die Einheit auch nutzen gleichzeitig gesellschaftliche Themen und gesellschaftskritische Themen aufzugreifen.
In diesem Buch bleiben bei der Diversität Wünsche übrig. Im zweiten werden aber auch z.B. Familien die nicht dem Vater+Mutter+Kind(er) Prinzip folgen dargestellt.
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ANNIE CHAKRABORTY
5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations and families
Reviewed in India on January 26, 2022
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I'm giving it 5 stars primarily for the beautiful illustrations of the lives of these seven children. Enjoyed this tiny glimpse into their lives and their beautiful culture. Will recommend this for kids under 10 or 11 and other artists for inspiration.
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