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mkellogg725's review
5.0
This is a wonderful book that celebrates differences in everyone. Kids often think that they need to be the same, but being different is special. It is what makes us unique and this book illustrates this message in an engaging way!
angiew23's review
5.0
This lovely picture book helps children to see that everyone is special and unique and the things that we see in the mirror are one part of what makes us different from others. This story teaches that the differences we see in ourselves and others are part of who we are and make us beautiful and unique. It preaches the importance of self love and self esteem. The characters throughout the pages have a variety of special characteristics, from ginger hair to being in a wheelchair, this story demonstrates that the things that make us different are also the things we should celebrate about ourselves and others. Each double page has 1-2 sentences that rhyme, making this book very approachable for young readers and the pictures are colourful and detailed to support an understanding of what is being read. I would recommend this book for teachers and families of children in the 3-8 age range. I could see this being an independent reading book for slightly older children in that age range and a shared reading bedtime story or class diversity-related read aloud in prek/kindergarten. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book!
zinzee's review
5.0
I think this is a lovely book for children to read. It teaches kids how to love themselves despite all their differences. Just look into the mirror and appreciate everything you see.
roseizstarandbooks's review
5.0
I think this is a lovely book for children to read. It teaches kids how to love themselves despite all their differences. Just look into the mirror and appreciate everything you see.
emilinkaa's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
What I See in Me is all about looking in the mirror and appreciating who you are as an individual. It's an adorable book about realizing who you are, and that yes, you're different from other people! But that each person is wonderful and unique in their own ways.
This was a super cute book for little kids, I would say it's better for the 2-4 range than the 4-6 age range. I'd recommend this to preschool and daycare teachers, especially those teaching kids who are just starting to realize that people are all different! I think for others, this would be a 4-5 star read, but we already own a similar book (Happy in Our Skin, by Fran Manushkin) and it's such a favorite in our house, that I can't help but compare them. The text is slightly more appealing to me in Happy in Our Skin, but the illustrations are a bit nicer in What I See In Me.
I was provided an ARC copy of this book through Netgalley. My thanks to the publisher and the author for providing it to me.
This was a super cute book for little kids, I would say it's better for the 2-4 range than the 4-6 age range. I'd recommend this to preschool and daycare teachers, especially those teaching kids who are just starting to realize that people are all different! I think for others, this would be a 4-5 star read, but we already own a similar book (Happy in Our Skin, by Fran Manushkin) and it's such a favorite in our house, that I can't help but compare them. The text is slightly more appealing to me in Happy in Our Skin, but the illustrations are a bit nicer in What I See In Me.
I was provided an ARC copy of this book through Netgalley. My thanks to the publisher and the author for providing it to me.
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