And Here's to You!

by David Elliot (2004, Candlewick Press, 15.99/hardback)
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This picture-book ode to joy invites readers to celebrate the world's vast diversity—and feel pretty happy with their place in it, too. The infectious joy of Elliott's read-aloud poem and Cecil's brilliant, amusing artwork is sure to have children reciting along. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 11”...32 pages]

The Hippo-Not-Amus

by Tony & Jan Payne (2004, Orchard Books, 16.95/hardback)
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Portly the Hippo didn't ask to be a hippopotamus, and he's starting to find it kind of boring. He embarks on a journey to find just the right kind of animal to be. Portly meets all kinds of creatures—from a rhinoceros, to a bat, to an elephant—and tries to do everything they do, with surprising and funny outcomes. Color. Grades K-3. [9.5” x 11”...32 pages]

I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem

by Jamie Lee Curtis (2002, HarperCollins, 16.99/hardback)
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This book uses both a boy’s and a girl’s point of view to celebrate the joys of self-esteem. It teaches that whether you get an answer wrong in school, or are picked last for a team, what’s most important is liking yourself because you are you! Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8.5”...32 pages]

ABC I Like Me!

by Nancy Carlson (1997, Puffin, 6.99)
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The much-loved pig from the author’s I Like Me (6.99) is back. Here, the letters of the alphabet are illustrated with brightly-colored, vibrant pictures that feature the pig and her animal friends. Students learn to feel good about themselves. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

I Like Myself!

by Karen Beaumont (2004, Harcourt Brace, 16.00/hardback)
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High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves. Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful, and straight from the heart. Color. Grades K-2. [9” x 10”...32 pages]

Just Because I Am

by Lauren Payne (1994, Free Spirit, 9.95)
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Warm, simple words and gentle, appealing illustrations strengthen and support a young child’s self-esteem. The affirmations invite children to love, accept, and respect themselves—and consequently, others. (A terrific Leader's Guide for this book is also available for 13.95...see next book below.) Color. Grades K-3. [7.5” x 9”...32 pages]

Just Because I Am...Leader's Guide

by Lauren Payne & Claudia Rohling (1994, Free Spirit, 16.95)
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A companion to the children's picture book, Just Because I Am (9.95), this Leader's Guide is really a complete introductory course on self-esteem for young children. The 13 "Special Home Handouts" are especially well done. These handouts encourage parents to continue affirming their children's feelings, needs, and growing self-awareness. Elementary grades. You will love the handouts. [8.5” x 11”...51 pages]

Just the Way You Are

by Marcus Pfister (2002, North-South Books, 15.95/hardback)
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The animals are having a party, and, tired of their normal appearances, they all want to look special for the big event. Clever die-cuts offer tantalizing glimpses of each animal's dream transformation. They are funny sights indeed. In the end all the animals friends agree that they like one another just the way they are. [8.5” x 11.5”...28 pages]

Sassafras

by Audrey Penn (2007, Tanglewood Press, 16.95/hardback)
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A charming story of a little skunk who feels embarrassed by his “smelly old, stinky old, funky old” self. As he plays with his woodland friends, each special and unique, Sassafras comes to discover that he, too, has a rare and “special gift.” Sassafras discovers that all things have something that makes them special, and stinkiness is what makes skunks special. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

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