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by Rebecca Bowman (Author), Aya Bhery (Illustrator)
What if a simple video could change the way you see the world and the people in it?
When young Asher watches a clip of a boy named Taim, he doesn't think much of it at first. Yet something about Taim sticks with him-maybe it's the way he dances or how he wears a superhero cape just like Asher does.
Taim lives far away, in a place where tents take the place of houses, horse-drawn carts roll where cars used to, and dinner isn't always guaranteed. But it wasn't always this way. Once, Taim had a home, a neighborhood, and a life that felt a lot like Asher's.
As the two boys share silly video messages and laughter, something begins to grow between them-a quiet understanding, a beautiful bond.
Just Like Me is a tender story about connection, empathy, and the powerful way children can see themselves in one another-even from across the world. A hopeful reminder that even the smallest act of compassion can bring hearts-and worlds-closer together.
