By Alice Alderman (author) , Alice Alderman (illustrator)
"A lovely first book to nurture self-confidence in the very young."
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It’s never too early to help a child build their self-esteem, and I Shine like The Sun is a first book of self-affirmation. Simple sentences – I am precious, I am gentle, I am mighty – present positive affirmations alongside beautiful representations of the natural world: like the Earth, like the moon, like the wind.
Images are built from collage and are very attractive and very tactile. The penultimate page reads, ‘I am happy to be me’, and there’s a mirror for us, in the centre of a gorgeous sunflower. The final pages show child and parent in an embrace: I belong.
Positive, quietly demonstrating our connection to the natural world, and full of opportunities for talk, this is a lovely book to share and a valuable one.
'I shine like the Sun...I am precious like the Earth....'
Sow the seeds of self-belief in your child at an early age with this transformative book of daily affirmations designed to build self-worth and confidence in young children.
More than just phrases - they are the seeds that grow into beliefs that can be returned to in times of self-doubt.
A child who believes they are 'mighty like the wind' will face challenges with positivity and fearlessness.
The beautiful collage artwork introduces children to the most powerful elements around them - including the Sun, the Earth, fire and water - and by asking them to repeat the accompanying affirmations, you are embedding self-esteem and a connection to the natural world.
The highlight of the book is its built-in mirror to reflect your child saying the most uplifting affirmation of all:
'I love myself. I love my world. I am happy to be me!'
• This is a positive tool for adults who want to impart in children a sense of self-love and love of the planet.
• Low self-esteem impacts every area of a person's life. Introducing the idea of self-talk and self-love at an early age will help to establish positive mental health and the resilience to cope with life's challenges.
• An affirmation mirror will make the phrases more impactful and the messages more powerful.
What better gift is there than that of self-belief and the power to shine brightly every day?
Alice Alderman is a British artist and art teacher whose life has had two overriding themes, illustration and working creatively with children. Becoming a mother has inspired Alice to create this book to bring joy and a positive influence to young children. She lives in South London.
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'I shine like the Sun...I am precious like the Earth....' Sow the seeds of self-belief in your child at an early age with this transformative book of daily affirmations designed to build self-worth and confidence in young children. More than just phrases - they are the seeds that grow into beliefs that can be returned to in times of self-doubt. A child who believes they are 'mighty like the wind' will face challenges with positivity and fearlessness.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed I Shine Like the Sun and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-6 years old
I Shine Like the Sun features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), First Concepts, Early years: first experiences, Educational: Child care / Child development, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Positive / good mental health, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Happiness, joy, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Educational: Other vocational education and training, Educational: Vocational and other subjects, Educational material, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Mental health, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Physical and mental health conditions, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
Board book. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
I Shine Like the Sun was written by Alice Alderman and published by Mama Makes Books
I Shine Like the Sun has 16 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
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