You And Me And Everybody Else

Local Description

STELLA'S REVIEW: You and Me and Everybody Else is a wonderful book about what makes us different, but more importantly what we have in common. Its bold colours, playful design, and Playmobil-like characters are instantly appealing. On every page, there is action (plenty of activities are taking place), but also quiet spaces where children rest, read, chat, and relax. The text at the bottom of each page has repeating lines creating a sense of familiarity which works well as a read-aloud. Each paragraph starts with ‘everybody’, then moves on to ‘some’. Everybody loves to play. Everybody learns new things. Everybody gets angry, Everybody dreams. / Some like to play with others. Some learn by doing it themselves. Sometimes things don’t work out. Some dream of things that don’t exist yet. Children play, get bored, are happy and sad, are lonely and scared, laugh, eat and sleep. They dream and are surprised. The illustrations show children building with blocks, on swings and slides, waiting and watching, alone, and with friends, giving gifts and frights, falling off bikes, playing chess, making music, and making art. There is a diverse range of activities and cultures on every page and the table spread for lunch has noodles and fruit, pizza and popcorn, couscous, and sushi. 

Review: reminds children that feelings, as well as some physical impulses, are universal. -- KIRKUS
An additional purchase, this makes valid points in a childlike way, and the simplicity is deceptive. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Author Biography: Marcos Farina is an Argentinian graphic designer, specializing in handmade printing techniques, with a playful illustrative style rooted in the retro. He studied at the University of Buenos Aires and was a professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of Buenos Aires University for 15 years. He now lives in Madrid with his cat, Sumi.

Description

Everybody feels the same, sometimes. Our wishes, dreams, thoughts, and feelings are personal to us but all experienced by others. Guided by a friendly page-hopping cat, Everyone tackles the topics of emotions and experiences in a sympathetic manner, encouraging empathy with others. Depicting real-life situations from sleeping and dreaming, to playing outdoors and laughing with friends, to everyday boredom, this book breaks down barriers and negates cultural differences. As readers turn the pages, the message builds strength: Ultimately, no matter what we look like, or where we come from, we can find links to ourselves in one and other.