Ling &
Ting: Not Exactly the Same
Lin, Grace.
(2010). Ling & Ting: Not exactly the
same. New York: Little, Brown and Company
Genre: Children’s Multicultural Fiction
Age
Level: K-3rd
Summary:
Ling and Ting are twin Chinese girls who seem very alike but value their
individuality. The multicultural
aspects of this book are shown by the girl’s names and other content related to
the Chinese culture like making dumplings and using chopsticks instead of silverware. The plot of this story is chronological but presented in an episodic manner. The
author shows us many experiences that Ling and Ting use to show their
differences like getting a haircut, making food, and choosing reading
material. The girls have many
similarities as well including their looks, sense of humor, and how they both
strive for uniqueness. This Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Book has a funny,
unpredictable story line that young reader will enjoy. 
Reflection: This is a great book for young/beginner readers. It shows them how siblings can get along in productive ways and have
fun together by cooking, doing magic tricks, and going to the park. This book design attracts much attention
which is how I found it. Its bright and
bold illustrations pop out on any bookshelf. The book design includes a dust jacket which gives the reader a
lot of information on the book and its author. The front flap contains a short summary of the book and the back flap shows the author and explains
where she got her inspiration for this story. Grace Lin has two sisters. They
all have black hair and glasses but they are definitely not the same. I think
after reading this, young readers will want to read more stories by Grace Lin
which she also lists on the back flap.
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