★ "A lyrical exploration of humankind that strikes a lovely balance between celebrating individuality while recognizing the rewards of community" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Every life is a story. It's easier to understand someone when you know their story. From enjoying special days to trying on silly hats, children around the world celebrate the same big ideas and everyday moments. This ground-breaking picture book encourages meaningful conversations about diversity and inclusion, and connects kids to others across the globe. 15 pages of endmatter dive deeper into the illustrations and themes in the book to spark discussion Depicts kids of a wide range of shapes, sizes, races, abilities and lifestyles from countries and cultures all over the world.