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A New Children's Picture Book - Ages 3+

My Brother Doesn't Look Like Me

Brothers like night and day - and loved exactly the same way.

A playful, rhyming picture book about two brothers who look nothing alike - and the big, beautiful question that brings them closer together.

Written by Bessie Bouchier  ·  Illustrated by Fajar Afif  ·  Published by Bessie Bouchier Books

My Brother Doesn't Look Like Me book cover
Ages
3+
About the Book

A big question about brothers, belonging, and love

Through the eyes of curious big brother Lucien, young readers explore why siblings can look so different - and discover that love runs so much deeper than appearances.

"Because we don't have to look the same to be a family."

Written in lilting rhyme that begs to be read aloud, with vibrant, joyful illustrations by Fajar Afif. A book that sparks big conversations in the gentlest, most delightful way.

Mixed-heritage families Siblings & identity Multicultural families Adoptive & blended families Ages 3+ Rhyming picture book
Interior spread

"Now he sits and smiles at me,
his eyes aren't brown,
they're blue..."

NOPE!

"Not like me one bit!
I wonder how that's true?"

- A peek inside -

Meet the Brothers

Like night and day -
and loved exactly the same way

Lucien
Lucien
☀️ Big Brother

Curious, thoughtful, and full of questions about the world around him.

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&
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Laurent
Laurent
🌙 Little Brother

Playful, giggly, and happiest when following his big brother around.

- Inspired by a real family -

Meet the whole family →
This Story Is For

Every family that doesn't fit one visual mould

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Curious little thinkers

Kids who ask the big, beautiful questions about the world around them

02

Siblings navigating difference

Brothers and sisters finding what truly connects them beneath the surface

03

Mixed-heritage families

Celebrating every shade and beautiful combination of belonging

04

Adoptive & blended families

Donor, IVF, and all the extraordinary ways families are made with love

05

Teachers & librarians

Building inclusive, diverse bookshelves for every classroom and library

06

Anyone who believes

That belonging goes so much deeper than what we look like

Straight From TikTok

The internet is already in love

Real comments from families following along as the book comes to life on @bessiebouchierbooks

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Leah PnovTikTok comment

You're amazing Bessie 💗 Can't wait for the book release!

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messy_artTikTok comment

LOVE IT!!! Can't wait for the book!!! 💙💙💙

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leniTikTok comment

Do you ship to Germany? And where do you ship from? 🌍

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★ MALAIKA ★TikTok comment

omg please animate these characters one day!!! Even if it's a one off thing

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Follow the journey on TikTok →
Bessie Bouchier with her sons
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About the Author

Bessie Bouchier

Writer - Mum - Keeper of Stories

I grew up in a mixed-race family and now raise one of my own. This story was born from the sweet, curious, sometimes funny questions children ask when they begin to notice difference - especially inside their own homes.

As an Australian expat raising kids abroad, I know firsthand how powerful it is to see your family reflected in the pages of a book. It's a love letter to families who don't fit one visual mould.

With love, Bessie

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A hardcover picture book about brothers, belonging and love. Shipped worldwide from Cyprus, with tracking. 🐝

✦ Hardcover  ·  ✦ Ages 3–7  ·  ✦ Tracked shipping  ·  ✦ Secure checkout by Stripe
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