Solid, but lacks the brilliance of A Family is a Family is a Family.

Read pre-publication on an eARC through NetGalley

This book could just as well have been name "Ask the right question", because that is what it is about.

The point of the book is that people ask the wrong questions. So each child, in the story, says the question they hate, and the one they would like to be asked instead.

The ones they don't like are things like "Are you a boy or a girl" or "Why are you so short" or "Where do you come from?"

In the end they all agree the best question is "Do you want to play?"

Very cute, and there are quite a number of adults to need to learn this.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

I read this with my 7 year old daughter, who rated it 5/5 because she liked the story, the characters, and the illustrations. She heartily agreed with the one question you should ask other kids.

Beautifully written and illustrated. I love this book and would recommend it to a variety of patrons. I can see this being used in storytime as well. Especially outreach programs that are for underserved populations.

This is a great way to start a lot of different conversations about learning about others and how to be sensitive in the process of doing so. I also really like the personality given to each kiddo in the story by the illustrations. This is a fun picture book to look at!

This is a great book to start a conversation. Most kids need help to develop a "filter" and consider the impact of their words and actions on others. I like that this book explains the "why" of how certain questions and assumptions make it hard for other kids. I also appreciated the suggestions of alternative things to ask a new friend.

This is more of a "message" book than a "fun" or "literary" book, but it's straightforward and useful. I would definitely focus on reading this in situations where the students have an older facilitator present to help ask and answer questions.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read and review!

I absolutely love this book, and can't wait to preorder a copy from my local bookstore. This is a great way to encourage kids' curiosity by providing examples of ways to get to know other kids outside of questions that may cause discomfort or awkwardness.. This 35 year old kid right here also learned a new trick or two. Love love love love love.

This is a wonderful book that is as much for adults as children. Grown-ups ask kids awkward questions all the time, when really, kids want to talk about things they are interested in, like their dog or book or hobby. It's a great summary of questions a lot of children deal with and a good reminder for kids and adults to see the child as more than just their differences. I'm going to use this book at my church when we go back in person to remind everyone how to talk to each other again.

I love this book so much, and I am already excited to purchase it for my classroom! I love the inclusivity. I love the natural way in which diversity is interwoven throughout the text. I love the imagery. I love how the variety of scenarios makes it more likely that all children reading this book will relate to one of the speakers. I love how this helps them feel seen as well as to develop empathy with the other speakers in the text. This will be a great addition to my classroom library once it is released!

Every once in a while a picture books comes around that so much encapsulates the empathy and caring we want to impart into children without making it seem preachy or skipping out on the joy of existing with others. This book does just that. It’s so sweet and simple and sincere but still brings its point home,

Oh gosh I loved this!! It's such a heartfelt book that hits so many important points. 'A Kid Is a Kid is a Kid breaks so many stereotypes. I also adored the illustrations. They gave such a nostalgic feel to the book. My only complaint is that the title is a bit confusing. 'A Kid Is a Kid' would have been a bit better to understand in my opinion. Nevertheless, this is one of the best picture books I have ever read. I'd definitely buy this for younger children!

I received a free ARC from NetGalley. Love Sara O'Leary. This is such a great follow up to a Family is a Family is a Family.

I loved this book! A Kid Is a Kid Is a Kid shows the perspectives of children on a school playground, and what they don't like being asked, versus what they do like being asked. This book should teach children boundaries, and will definitely make them more sensitive to how they talk to others, and what topics some may not want to talk about. I think the illustrations in this book were super cute, and I really liked the style. I also love the overall message and delivery of this book; I think it was really well done, and I will definitely be buying this for my younger sister when it comes out!

Very reasonable! I always hated grown-ups asking me what I wanted to be when I grew WHEN I WAS 5! How was I to know?! I never ask children dumb questions. Better just to ask what they are into, reading, sports, interests...! I enjoy hearing them talk about their days and weeks. This is a well thought out book every grownup should read. Bravo Sara O'Leary (I bet you remember being asked dumb stuff by adults as a kid, too!)! The illustrations were well done and entertaining.; kids being kids, of course.

Such a lovely story about how every child likes to be asked questions but the right questions like “Tell me about you” or “Do you want to play with me”

Everything about this book is wonderful and I recommend it for anyone.

I think that kids often don't realize when they are asking rude questions or questions that are not necessarily appropriate. This book gives great examples of other questions that would be appropriate to ask a new kid. I like the message that no matter what a kid is a kid, regardless of their experiences, preferences, etc. This would be a good book to have a discussion with.