28. I don't have Your Eyes

28. I don’t have Your Eyes

Carrie A. Kitze

Rob Williams

EMK Press, 2003

28 pages

Multicultural

            This book caught my attention as I was looking for multicultural books because of the numerous ethnic groups displayed. There is no main character in the book. Each of the pages showcases two people of different cultures interacting in a friendly way. Throughout the book many cultures are contrasted through the individuals. Each page is started with a statement that each person does not have in common, but then follows with a list of similarities. The one common ground in each group is the kindness and love for one another shared in all cultures.

            The illustrations of this book are done with watercolors and charcoal. The portrayal of the many ethnic groups shows the diversity in the illustrator’s talent. The line usage in the illustrations varies depending on the culture picture. This book does not have any awards or honors.

            The story line for this book could be used in a social studies lesson to show the differences between cultures and explanation that although we all have physical differences; we are all similar at heart. The different cultures could be used in the classroom to create a world day where each student researches a specific culture and then does a small presentation about the culture they researched and the students could dress up like that culture. This book has a simple message of love and acceptance and would be great for any classroom no matter what the grade level.