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A powerful message of celebrating individuality and what makes you unique
I Like You So Much! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language and art, New York Times bestselling author and disability advocate Heather Avis encourages all kids to confidently remember that who they are—exactly as they are—is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!
Here’s the key message for all of us who work with and love kids: our influence is profound. From the moment a child comes into our lives, we have the power to shape them. We can choose to teach them to be:
Radically Loving, Radically Kind, Radically Inclusive.
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“There are words every person needs to hear, no matter how old or young. That is why this book will truly appeal to any age. While not a story, Avis’s new book is an affirmation of the differences in how people look, act, and feel, and the importance of every person, no matter what. This book celebrates all aspects of every person and how important every person is because of who they are. VERDICT In a time where too much of what children see is negative, a book like this in a library collection or being read-aloud to them is important. A great tool for both the library and SEL.
–Richard Winters (School Library Journal)
"Author, podcaster, and Down syndrome advocate Avis explains just what there is to like about you. Filled with cute, bright, blocky illustrations that bring the affirming text to life, each page directly addresses readers, pinpointing something that makes them special, from their faces and bodies to their empathy and persistence. Though Avis' words can apply to nearly any child, they'll be especially meaningful to young people with disabilities.
Eigner's images portray racially diverse children, multiple youngsters with vitiligo, and several kids using wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, noise reduction headphones, and mobility canes (depicted as simple black lines). Though the tale is a shade purposeful, it's also deeply reassuring; briefly written and encouraging, it's a strong read-aloud option for parents, caregivers, or teachers seeking to buoy young people.
Short and sweet, with an empowering message for all who pick it up."
– Kirkus Reviews
Through captivating words and colorful images, I Like You So Much! celebrates all children in their unique features, characteristics, and abilities and reminds readers ages 4-8 that each child is lovable and likeable—just as they are!
From their face to the way they feel, from their body to their brain, from the sounds they make to the ways they love and do their best. This book reminds children that they are likeable just as they are —and that who they are is enough!
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With playful designs and meaningful messages, each item adds a touch of kindness and color to your day. Whether you're wearing the tee, hanging the flag, or framing the print, you'll carry a reminder that you—and those around you—are wonderfully likeable.
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This vibrant and inclusive activity kit is filled with fun, affirming pages that help kids celebrate who they are and what makes them unique through drawing, writing, and sharing joyful moments of connection.
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