Discover your next great read with our book reviews
Cover of How I See Me A Celebratory Story of Self-Love and Confidence

How I See Me A Celebratory Story of Self-Love and Confidence

by Karen Kilpatrick

Book Details

Publisher:Genius Cat Books
Published:2023-05-16
Pages:122
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1938447565

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

The world will try and tell you who you are, but it's you who decides who you want to be. From a very early age, children hear countless opinions (both positive and negative) from other people about themselves. My mom says I'm sweet, like a flower in bloom. My dad says I'm majestic, like a towering tree. My sister says I'm stubborn, like an immovable rock. My brother says I'm wild, like a stormy sea. A beautiful ode to self-confidence and love, How I See Me is a book that encourages children to

Our Review

This empowering picture book tackles the crucial early childhood lesson of self-perception through lyrical text and vivid nature metaphors. As a young child hears family members describe them with various animal and nature comparisons—from sweet flowers to stormy seas—they learn that while others' opinions matter, their own self-view is what truly defines them. The story gently guides children toward understanding that they get to choose which qualities to embrace and how to see themselves, making it an invaluable resource for building self-esteem and personal identity. This celebration of self-love provides parents and educators with beautiful language to discuss emotional intelligence and positive self-image with young readers.

What sets this children's book apart is its focus on agency in self-definition rather than simply listing positive attributes. The narrative acknowledges that children receive mixed messages about themselves daily, then empowers them to be the final authority on their own identity. Families seeking stories about confidence building and emotional development will find this particularly meaningful during the preschool and early elementary years when children first grapple with external judgments. The book's affirming message about self-acceptance and inner strength makes it a powerful addition to any child's library focused on social-emotional learning and positive psychology.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction