We're Really All Just the Same

An Ian Book of the Year award finalist.A timely life lesson inspired by a four year old boy that all kids and adults should hear. One day, the author, Rod Cornish, was walking with his son on a beautiful day in New York City when his son Roen made an observation and beautiful conclusion that gave rise to this book. Roen, who is biracial, having a Lithuanian mom and African American dad, said, "e;Daddy, your skin is darker and mine is lighter"e; and before Rod could give him "e;The Talk"e; regarding race and differences that probably would have confused him, his next beautiful comment left his father speechless and proud in its the childlike simplicity and profoundness. Roen said, "e;It's OK. We are really just the same"e;, and this book was born. By celebrating and acknowledging how we are each unique, wonderful, beautiful and different in our own special way, Rod leads us to realize that: "e;We are really just all the same."e; Written in beautiful prose and with vibrant, children-relatable illustrations, discover another important lesson for all of us: "e;So you just be you and I'll just be me. Let's help one another along life's journey."e;