Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me

(Hardback)

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A loyal big brother makes a case for why his adopted little brother is just like him when a pesky kid on the playground questions their physical differences in this charming picture book.

When they hear the singsong tune of an ice cream truck, two brothers race to get in line! Big brother beats little brother and holds their spot. But when little brother catches up, another kid challenges him joining his brother in line: no cutting! Everyone knows that cutting doesnt count when youre siblings, but the kid doesnt believe they can be brothers when they dont look anything alike.

The brothers may not be biologically related, but theyre still brothers, and they have so much else in common! They both like candy way too much, love swimming but hate baths, and know their parents love them. Big brother knows that differences on the surface dont matter when in his heart, his little brother is just like him.

Author Bio

Jennifer Bradbury is the author of the middle grade novelRiver Runs Deepand of several critically acclaimed young adult novels,including, Take,A Moment Comes,Wrapped, and her debut,ShiftwhichKirkus Reviewscalled fresh, absorbing, compelling in a starred review.Shiftwas picked as an ALA and aSchool Library JournalBest Book for Young Adults and is also on numerous state reading lists. She is also a rock climber and teacher in Burlington, Washington, where she lives with her family.

Pearl AuYeungis the illustrator ofNearly Almost Exactly Like Meby Jennifer Bradbury and the author-illustrator ofThe Best Kind of Mooncakewhich received the Irma Black Silver Medal. She also loves pickles and designing toys. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Shanghai, she now lives in Los Angeles.