Being you

Name: Being you
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SKU: 9780008581336
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Poems of Positivity to Support Kids’ Emotional Wellbeing

By Daniel Thompson and Collins Kids

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Being You by Daniel Thompson, Collins Kids is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates individuality and self-acceptance. It encourages young readers to embrace their unique qualities and understand the importance of being true to themselves. Through engaging storytelling and illustrations, the book promotes a message of confidence and kindness.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that encourage self-discovery and embracing one's uniqueness. Aimed at young readers, it combines engaging illustrations with themes of individuality and confidence, making it an inspiring choice for children learning about self-identity and acceptance.

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Powerful poems for positive thinking!

Description

Powerful poems for positive thinking!

2023 City Kids Green Awards Winner

This collection of 50 poems will inspire confidence and courage, help children to overcome worries and spread kindness.

Beautifully illustrated, it is filled with poems for children to read alone or enjoy with the whole family.

With themes of friendship, self-belief, embracing change, and celebrating people’s differences, it’s the perfect gift book for children to treasure.

From poet, Daniel Thompson, author of Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008581336

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Contributors:

Illustrated by Julia Murray
Illustrated by Julia Murray

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Collins Kids Daniel Thompson Education & Reference Happiness & Mental Health Mindset & Self Help Motivation & Inspiration Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development Young Adult

About the Author

Daniel Thompson is a poet, storyteller, film maker and musician. His recent collection of poems 'Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers' has been an Amazon best seller in both humorous poetry for children and children's philosophy. Daniel is passionate about encouraging children to explore the philosophical principles behind self belief and inner positivity. Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage we have maintained an impressive record in creating market-leading products across various sectors. Julia Murray is an illustrator and designer living in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand). Her illustrations have been applied to books, packaging, clothing and advertising for clients such as HarperCollins, Garage Project, Huffer and Westpac. Her previous experience includes working as a magazine art director in London for ten years.

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