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by Cindy Gainerillustrated by Miki Sakamoto

A Book About nderstanding and Appreciating Each Other

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataGainer, Cindy. I’m like you, you’re like me : a book about understanding and appreciating each other / by Cindy Gainer ; illustrated by Miki Sakamoto. p. cm. Earlier ed. published as: I’m like you, you’re like me : a child’s book about understanding and celebrating each other. 1998. ISBN 978-1-57542-383-8 (hardcover edition) 1. Individual differences in children—Juvenile literature. 2. Similarity (Psychology)—Juvenile literature. 3. Interpersonal relations in children—Juvenile literature. I. Sakamoto, Miki. II. Title. BF723.I56G35 2011 158.2—dc22 2011011887Softcover edition ISBN: 978-1-57542-436-1

Reading Level Grade 1; Interest Level Ages 3 to 8;Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level I

Cover and interior design by Tasha Kenyon

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You and I are alike in many ways.

We may be the same age or live on the same street.

We may go to the same school or even have the same name.


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We are different from each other, too.

Our hair may be brown or blond or red or black.

Our eyes may be blue or brown or green.

Our skin may be dark or light or in between.


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About the AuthorOver her 28-year career, Cindy Gainer has worked with and for children in many

capacities, including as an educator, proprietor of a preschool, athletic mentor, award-winning author, illustrator, musician, workshop presenter, and support professional for

children with special needs. Cindy resides near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and son, August.

About the IllustratorMiki Sakamoto’s interest in illustration began during her childhood as she sketched,

colored, and painted away for hours in her room. Her artwork is inspired by all her nieces and nephews. Miki resides in Orange County, California, with

her husband Kevin, her cat Jake, and mouse Millie. She has illustrated several picture books, including What I Like About Me by Allia

Zobel Nolan and My First Garden by Wendy Lewison.

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