Splendidly transcribed through picture book what we face daily, with Jabiru as illustration. We are all different, though we shared the same profile. And sometimes you cannot understand what others do, because we are not the same. A good remembrance of what we are actually, unique.

I am constantly expecting these birds to throw back their heads and yell “HECK!” because they just look so goofy. The artwork is the star here, for me, over the words. These birds just have so much personality. They’re not rendered as elegant, despite how they look in real life but they are endearing.

The text is much less about the jabiru bird (although there is some informational pages at the back of the book), and more about families and how people like to be together. Kids or no, married or no, gay, straight, neither, both. It’s just a little silliness and cuteness.

This is a good library pickup. I wouldn’t say it’s a must-buy for a household, but find out if your kid will fixate.

The author uses jabiru birds as a metaphor to affirm different types of families and living situations. The tone is neutral and accepting--all ways of living are presented without judgment as normal variations in experience. This could be a good conversation starter for young kids to get them to thinking about how there are all kinds of different ways to navigate the world. It may be of great comfort for kids to see a family situation similar to their own presented on the page. The art is simple but colorful and lively. It supports the story well. This would be a nice addition to school and classroom libraries for pre-K and early elementary!

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

This was a cute book about questions and conversations. I really loved the illustrations that were bright and colorful.

The illustrations in this book are fantastic! I enjoyed the simple text and message. I think most children can relate to the book in some way and it can be used as a great conversation starter about differences in families or about everyone needing to be alone from time to time.

Some Do, Some Don’t by Dipacho is a gorgeous nonfiction book about family. Dipacho uses the jabiru, a type of stork, for the illustrations to show all the different ways families exist. There is information about the jabiru included too. This book is sure to spark wonderful conversations with young readers. Thank you to Netgalley and Astra Publishing for the eARC. Look for this book January 31, 2023. #netgalley #somedosomedont

A very sweet picture book that delves into what family could look like in all sorts of different ways. The watercolor art style only adds to the sweetness as you explore the life of a jabiru stork. I also appreciate the fact sheet at the end of the story to let readers know a bit more about the real life bird.

Every family is unique and no two are the same. This book is a celebration of family and the many forms it comes in. The important lesson is that no matter how different every family looks, the love that is felt is what makes a family so special. Deeply moving, this book explores a family of jabiru, storks native to the author's country of Colombia.

Rich and gorgeous watercolor illustrations accompany beautiful prose about all the ways people live as families, whether together or apart, by choice or circumstance, conventional and unconventional.

This story was entertaining and educational, which can be a tricky balance to maintain in a children’s book, and I will be suggesting it to teachers, families and counselors whenever possible. Mental health is such a critical part of childhood that often gets overlooked. Especially when a child is affected by a move, divorce, loss, or deployment. Incorporating social and emotional education into children's picture books is a tried and true way to teach an important life skill in a way that is fun. This would be an amazing addition for classroom libraries, counselling offices and more.

I thought that this was a really good book and the illustrations were brilliant!

The illustrations really worked with the story and brought the book to life

The book is a simple read that shows it everyone is different in their own ways, some want to be together, some want to be alone, some live in family groups, but in the end as long as everyone is happy that is all that matters - a simple message that the book gets over really well.

I loved reading the book with my five-year-old daughter and she really enjoyed it too - well she read it to me! I loved the facts at the end too so you can learn more about the Jabiru Stork too.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended!

Dipacho’s lovely tale of jabiru storks serves as a awesome resource for teaching the concept of differences/opposites and that people aren’t all alike in their wants/needs/experiences. In this book we examine different jabiru families and how they experience togetherness or loneliness. Beautifully told and stunningly illustrated, this is a great read for toddlers and preschoolers.