5.0 AVERAGE


Adorable story with a meaningful message!

This story is gorgeously crafted and so beautifully told. The message behind every page is one of strength and empowerment and a moral that every young child should be exposed to! Loved it!!

From Lemon Drop Literary

I’m A Messterpiece follows the ups and downs of one little girl as she works through a difficult week.

Review:

The story opens with the principal character writing in her diary as she asks the reader, “Have you ever had a really tough week?”

What a fantastic story opener! It’s also a brilliant question to engage children from the get-go, and it’s something we can all relate to. Who hasn’t had a bad day or a terrible week?

The principal character then takes us on a journey with her, where she recounts her triumphs and failures each day. From self-portraits to soccer games, our heroine learns a vital life lesson—how to persevere through her mistakes.

During each struggle, a grown-up redirects her negative self-talk by pointing out the positives of the experience. One of my favorite quotes is from the art teacher, Mr. Wilross, “Art isn’t about perfection. It’s about being brave enough to be creative and express yourself.”

I appreciated how Eresman worked journaling and the days of the week into the narrative. The story begins with the principal character reflecting about her week and writing about it in her diary.

This models mindful thinking and shows children how to process things on their own. Yes, the adults helped the little girl find the silver lining in each struggle, but taking the time to record your thoughts and feelings about events has intrinsic value.

Kaznacheeva’s illustrations are lively and cute. They hold an undeniable charm that will delight readers. It’s obvious she persevered and listened to her art teacher when she was younger.

I give it 5 Lemon Drops!