When a child teases another, she is assigned to the special education class for two weeks. During her time there, Cindy comes to know not only the children, but also a little bit about the issues they confront including ADHD, epilepsy and autism. Crisp color photographs add to the realistic portrait which increases both awareness and sensitivity.
Children going to kindergarten in the U.S. are welcomed by the teacher, practice reading, eat, and more — just like their counterparts in Beijing. A day of school life in Schenectady, New York, and Beijing, China, shown in expressive photographs, highlight commonalities. Chinese is included, though it is also transliterated.
