


For example, Ling can sit still while Ting cannot preferring to keep her body in motion. Everyone tells them “You two are exactly the same!” But they are not. They both have short black hair, brown eyes and similar smiles. Summary: In this early chapter book, readers meet Ling and Ting who are twins. Additionally, Lin crafted a fantastic chapter book that kids can relate or understand about individualism.Īnnotation: Twins Ling and Ting are always told how exactly alike they are, but through these six vignettes readers will learn how different each girl is.

Rather, it simply is part of the stories. Why I Chose It: I enjoy that Lin’s portrayal of multicultural characters where race does not play a big deal to the story. Subject/Themes: Sisters, Twins, Individualism
