Matt Lamothe Books
Matt Lamothe is an American author and illustrator known for his work in children’s literature and design. He is a founding member of the design collective ALSO and has illustrated several acclaimed picture books that explore global culture and everyday life.
Known for: This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World
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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World
This beautifully illustrated picture book follows a day in the lives of seven children from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia. Each child’s routine—from breakfast to bedtime—reveals both the unique and universal aspects of daily life around the world, fostering empathy and cultural understanding among young readers.
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Meet the Seven Children
I begin the story by introducing seven children, each representing their home and culture: from Italy’s rolling hills to Japan’s compact cities, from Iran’s desert towns to the bustling streets of India, from Peru’s mountainous villages to Uganda’s green countryside, and finally to Russia’s snow-dus...
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Morning Routines
Morning is both the most ordinary and the most revealing part of our day. Through each child’s first steps—how they wake, what they see when they open their eyes, how they prepare for school—we learn about cultural rhythms. In Italy, mornings start with family bustle and chatter near the kitchen. In...
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About Matt Lamothe
Matt Lamothe is an American author and illustrator known for his work in children’s literature and design. He is a founding member of the design collective ALSO and has illustrated several acclaimed picture books that explore global culture and everyday life.
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