Rachel

 
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ISBN-13: 9780670062683
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Published: Viking Juvenile, 9/2008
It’s exceptional to be different! Boldly illustrating this concept is the true story of Alexander Calder in the book, Sandy’s Circus. Bursting forth from a world of conformity, Alexander (aka Sandy) breaks the mold by sculpting faces; not out of stone, but out of wire!Over his life time, Sandy’s expansive creativity has led him from making small wire characters to somehow constructing monumental size metal works that continue to astound the eyes that befall them. Would it have happened had he not known it was keen to accentuate his gift? Sandy’s Circus is a satisfying drink of water for any seed that thirsts for creative inspiration. Drink up!

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ISBN-13: 9780805089462
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 9/2011
How can something be the same as something else, but different?? Seemingly paradoxical, Same, Same but Different is a beautiful story that couples two concepts that are central to being human: cultural diversity and brotherhood. The story chronicles a friendship between two children who are pen pals. Journey with them, back and forth, from one child’s world to the other’s as they both share their perceptions of their world around them. This book celebrates uniqueness among different cultures the world over without forgetting that we are all people just the same! Use this book to bring light to a substantial concept that people at any age can and will appreciate.