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Is There Really a Human Race?

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Explore the deeper meaning of humanity and the true purpose of life's journey with Is There Really a Human Race?, a clever, high-energy picture book written by the celebrated Jamie Lee Curtis and brought to life through the whimsical, chaotic illustrations of Laura Cornell. Sparked by a child's literal interpretation of the phrase "the human race," the story follows a young boy as he bombards his mother with funny, anxious questions: Where did the race start? Who is winning? Do I need a number to throw on my shirt? What happens if I make a wrong turn or get stuck in the mud? Through bouncy, rhyming prose and vibrantly detailed cartoon spreads, the narrative gently shifts focus away from competitive achievement and moving at a frantic pace. Instead, the book delivers a heartwarming message about global cooperation, celebrating individual differences, making mistakes, and focusing on helping one another. This modern picture book serves as an outstanding conversational tool for social-emotional learning modules, early childhood character building, and a highly engaging addition to any primary school library's literary shelves.

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Availability

03649

813.6 CUR i

Elementary School Library

Available

Detail Information

Series Title

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Call Number

813.6 CUR i

Publisher

New York, United States : Joanna Cotler Books., 2006

Collation

40 pages : full color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780060753467

Classification

813

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Edition

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Subject(s)

life skills
kindness
Humorous stories
Human race
Cooperativeness

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