Hey, who are you?

Let children discover the diversity of people and cultures around the globe, with 21 colourful friends

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The great (digital) children's discoverybook Hey, who are you?

Our colourful digital discovery book introduces children to the diversity of people and cultures, together with their 21 friends, that show them their lives and who answer 9 major question, every child asks, when they meet someone new.

The grey circle on every page, represents a mirror, in which the children can see themselves among all of their little friends. Through this mirror they can actively participate in the book and it makes the book super-inclusive!

Every child plays a part in the book, just like every child belongs to our diverse world!

Hey, who are you? is the perfect book to discover the beautiful diversity of people and cultures around the world (and nearby), with your child, at home, school or childcare. And to learn to see the world through the eyes of a child.

The large digital book (PDF) can be opened on tablets and interactive whiteboards
A mirror-like circle on every page for children to actively participate
21 characters who tell about their lives, cultures, beliefs and customs
Educational and fun!

This book provides you and your child(ren)/pupils with:

💖 Windows, via each little friend, children learn about different cultures, habits, life circumstances, beliefs, languages etc.

💖 Mirrors, children will find a lot of recognition and representation amongst their friends in the book.

EXTRA:

On the last page (backside) of each book there is a QR code with which you gain acces to a (PDF) document with extra stories and information about every illustration (180) in the book.

It also provides with basic information on every culture and religion and has tips for how to talk with children about the various subjects in the book.

Suitable for children 4-8 years, and for smart toddlers (from 3 years)

Are you an international publisher or company? And do you feel enthusiastic about Hey, who are you? We would love to have this digital book printed (like the Dutch version). Please contact us for collaboration.

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Take a look inside

"Without mentioning countries or showing borders, children are taught about various traditions, beliefs and cultures that are not only common far away, but also with friends nearby."

Monique Tekstra-van Lochem | Writer and creator of Hey, who are you?

At home

Raise your child with an open mind and understanding for others.

School

Teach your pupils about different cultures and religions.

Childcare

Let children become familiar with the customs of their friends.

"Let's raise an understanding and empathetic generation."

Meet all of the 20 friends!
Who do you look like?

Maria

I am Maria. I am a smiley face. I love jokes. Especially when my grandpa makes them.

Giovanni

I am Giovanni. I like to be busy with how I look. Especially my hair. That should always be good.

Lynette

I am Lynette. I am very tough. Just like my mum I would like to protect all elephants.

João

I am João. I am very musical. I love to make music. I specifically like to play drum. It makes me very happy.

Yumi

I am Yumi. I am very creative. And I love my grandma. I like to visit her.

Mika

I am Mika. I like to be outdoors. Even when it is snowing, because in my warm wintersuit I never feel cold.

Abu

I am Abu. I am an animal lover. That is why I always look after our goats and cows.

Sam

I am Sam. I am very active. I like to play outside with my friends. I don’t mind if I get dirty. As long as

I am having fun.

Shanti

I am Shanti. I am very caring. I like to help other people.

Yael

I am Yael. I am enterprising. I always come up with something fun to do.

Suni

I am Suni. I try to always be good. I think that is important, because it makes other people happy.

Lorenzo

I am Lorenzo. I am very calm and I love nature. I like to look for beautiful animals.

Boris

I am Boris. I have Down syndrome. I am very sweet. I like to be with my mum, dad, brothers and sister.

Hiba

I am Hiba. I am very energetic. Luckily our nanny does a lot of fun things with us.

Mohammed

I am Mohammed. I am very social. I like to play with my friends and share my toys with them.

Helena

I am Helena. I love bright colours and nice clothes. Specifically my hat, which I always wear!

Mana

I am Mana. I am always cheerful. I like everything and everything makes me happy.

Lobsang

I am Lobsang. I am adventurous. I like to go out with my cousins and together we experience everything.

Marley

I am Marley. I am very brave. I like to do exciting things. And I am deaf, so I can not hear.

Oliver

I am Oliver. I am sportive. I prefer to be at sea all day, together with my stepsister.

There is more!

Children learn best by doing and experiencing.

That is why we also develop games and activities

with which children can playfully learn about the lives of their 20 friends,

and disover the various cultures, religions and customs even more!

Children's book

The big and colourful book that shows children the diversity of people and cultures around the globe and nearby. And in which they will recognize themselves and learn from others.

The game

20 sets of cards with illustrations of the children in the book. With the cards of this game you can play the well known memorygame, but also 7 other game variations.

Colouring book

The 20 characters from the book as colouring pages.

And many more ideas for products are being developed right now!

Educational material

Yearly we develop new educational material.
From complete packages consisting of 9 lessons to playful educational games.

Our educational material is developed for children aged 3-8 years in primary school, childcare and homeschool.

All of our material teaches children about various cultures, life-circumstances, families, religions etc.
And it stimulates their empathetic skills and curiosity towards everyone around them near and far.

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Discover the people, cultures, religions and customs in your world, country, city and street, together with (your) children.

About Hey, who are you?

The children's book Hey, who are you? is created by Monique Tekstra-van Lochem, from The Netherlands. Monique felt the need to teach her own children as well as the children in daycare and at school, that there is more in the world than that what is obvious in their lives. The colourful illustrations are made by Priscilla Bechan and Daisy van Tussenbroek.

Ever since the publication of Hey, who are you? (in Dutch Hé, wie ben jij?) in 2021, it has become the big book of discovery that helps parents, teachers and childcare professionals to show children the diversity of people and cultures and to make these, sometimes difficult subjects, a more easy topic of conversation and more practically applicable.

And the book also lets children discover themselves and teaches them that they, like all children, are unique and can be who they are. With everything that comes with that. It also helps adults to renew their vision of the world, and see it through the eyes of a child: open, curious and unprejudiced.
And with the additional games, activities and lessons this becomes even easier and more fun.

Together we can contribute to a new generation of children that have more understanding of eachother and who can grow up in an inclusive society full of diversity.

What our readers think about
Hey, who are you?

It is really a beautiful book. Inside as well as outside. Our daughter (4 years old) finds all characters very interesting. And with the extra information behind the QR code, we can build a whole theme around it at school or childcare. It is very original and inviting!

Zaineb, mother and homeschooler

We used Hey, who are you? to show children different children from around the world. We wanted to show them that there are different children who have different customs and living conditions and situations. Everyone belongs. Hey, who are you? is a beautiful book that makes you enthusiastic to talk/read/watch movies and make children aware that the world is bigger than their own surroundings.

Annemiek, kindergarten teacher

I highly recommend Hey, who are you? to everyone who works in childcare and education. It is a beautifully illustrated book of discovery, in which you can endlessly dive into with the children in your class or group. Besides that you can find lots of backgroundinformation and tips on the website of Hey, who are you?

Diana, intercultural coach