"I like being you," said the reflection in the mirror. “To me, you are perfectly perfect." After all, the child looking in the mirror has so many positive attributes in addition to their appearance on the surface: kindness, value, integrity, and much more. And the child has positive words to say to the reflection too, because they are two parts of a whole! This is a story of self-love that teaches children that their physical layer is just that — one layer — and below it lies a rich tapestry of attributes that make them unique and wonderful.
Through Marc Colagiovanni’s powerful text and Peter H. Reynolds's inspirational artwork, this picture book companion to When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left, offers readers a wholly original exploration of self-love and self-acceptance. Originally released as an animated short, which has over 1.4 million views on YouTube, this picture book is sure to inspire, affirm, and reassure at key milestone moments in every young reader's life.
"This empowering, beautifully written book makes clear that children — all of us, actually — need, at least occasionally, to give ourselves a good pep talk to remind ourselves of our value, talents, integrity, kindness, and goodness… even if we say those things only to ourselves. This book is all about strongly believing in who we are. Plus, the more we remind ourselves of our worth, the more we and others will believe it.... Just what all 'perfectly perfect' kids need in order to boost their self-esteem every day." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Marc Colagiovanni |
Illustrator | Peter H. Reynolds |
ISBN | 1338810480 |
Publication Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
Publisher | Orchard Books |
Language | English |