This Is How We Do It is Matt Lamothe’s solo debut into the world of non-fiction children’s literature. Inspired by his own travels, the book follows a day in the life of seven real kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia. In Japan Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as a mirror reflecting our common experiences.
“Best non-fiction kids book of 2017”
—Amazon★ “The similarities and differences between the seven lives are both delicate and astonishing in their details.”
—Booklist, starred review★ “Readers will enjoy making cultural comparisons . . . as they follow each child through his or her day.”
—The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
The animated trailer above explains the overall idea behind the book, and shows snippets from some of the pages.
