Publisher Description

Age range 3 to 5Celebrate your individuality with this picture book that honours all the wonderful things that make you...you.'In all the world over, this much is true:
You're somebody special. There's only one YOU.'This feel-good book reassures kids that, whoever and whatever they are, it's awesome being YOU! Expertly written to include all kinds of children and families, this story embraces the beauty in a range of physical types, personalities, and abilities. Kids will love discovering and recognizing themselves in these pages — and they'll feel proud to see their special qualities acknowledged. Adorable illustrations by Rosie Butcher show a diverse community that many will find similar to their own.

Author Biography

Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook have coauthored several books for children, including Ten Lucky Leprechauns (Scholastic) and Mouse Makes Words: A Phonics Reader (Random House). Kathryn is a school psychologist and Deborah is a kindergarten teacher. Learn more at helinghembrook.com.

Rosie Butcher is an illustrator who lives in East Yorkshire surrounded by books of all kinds. She spends her summers in Sweden where she explores many quiet forests. She derives inspiration from her own adventures as well as a healthy belief in magic. Follow Rosie @scrimmle on Twitter and Instagram.
 

Review

 "A picture-book celebration of individuality and diversity. . . . Affirming and welcome." —Kirkus Reviews

Long Description

Age range 3 to 5 Celebrate your individuality with this picture book that honours all the wonderful things that make you...you. 'In all the world over, this much is true: You're somebody special. There's only one YOU.' This feel-good book reassures kids that, whoever and whatever they are, it's awesome being YOU! Expertly written to include all kinds of children and families, this story embraces the beauty in a range of physical types, personalities, and abilities. Kids will love discovering and recognizing themselves in these pages -- and they'll feel proud to see their special qualities acknowledged. Adorable illustrations by Rosie Butcher show a diverse community that many will find similar to their own.

Review Quote

"A picture-book celebration of individuality and diversity. . . . Affirming and welcome." -- Kirkus Reviews

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