Just Like Me: A true story about a unique friendship formed across oceans

By Rebecca Bowman

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJQ768CY
• ISBN13: 9798891240933
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Argyle Fox Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5