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The Same but Different too

Book Synopsis

A brilliantly witty introduction to comparisons and opposites, illustrated by the winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award.

These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story!

Shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Picture Book Award, this is the perfect book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world. Karl Newson has created a simple, funny and heart-warming text, which is perfectly matched by Kate Hindley’s charming, brilliantly witty artwork, filled with detail.

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website.

Our Review Panel says...

The Same But Different Too is a gorgeous picture book that celebrates similarities and differences. There’s a lovable cast of human and animal characters who we follow throughout their day, from breakfast to bedtime. Among the book’s children and animals, there’s a shared love of food, fun and bedtime stories. Their differences include height, age and temperament. We see how some characters are faster, some are quieter and some climb trees better than others. The book is a great introduction to opposites and will help children learn to make comparisons…

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