Some Do, Some Don't
by Dipacho
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Pub Date Jan 31 2023 | Archive Date Feb 14 2023
Astra Publishing House | minedition
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Description
Colombian creator Dipacho explores the many ways we live with other people—or, at times, apart from them—with striking illustrations of the jabiru, the largest member of the stork family of birds. In spare, poetic text and stunning watercolors, Dipacho honors family togetherness as well as families whose members choose to live apart, or are separated by circumstances. Moving spreads pay tribute to family members who have died, and those just born. This ingeniously conceived book gives equal weight to the conventional and the unconventional arrangements in which we live, sparking conversations about what it means to be a family. The book ends with informational back matter about the fascinating jabiru stork, grounding it in the world of facts.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781662650956 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 48 |
Featured Reviews
Donna M, Reviewer
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!
Heather W, Librarian
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.
L G, Educator
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!
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