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I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem

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It is rare that a book comes along that all children will love. I say love all children because we have wee ones who are hearing or sight impaired and its nice to see a book that these children as well as able bodied children can enjoy. For the hearing impaired child the illustration will bring the book to life. While the sight impaired child will find the words "illustrate" the book.

And for the rest of us the combination is a sure winner. And its not a sappy feel good self esteem book but more along the lines of we are all human and fall down, and feel we don't fit in at times, but it is in keeping trying that is what make life work. And its a book that will appeal to boys and girls, males and females. And lest you think it is only for wee ones, its also a good book for teens, college kids, those going thru lifes many passages. Or for someone who is going thru a rough period in their lives.

As a rule I avoid celebrity books like the plague, but Ms Curtis is a true talent.

Dynamic duo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell are back with their fun-filled and entertaining guide to "letting off a little self-esteem." Follow a boy and girl through their day, from the time they open their eyes in the morning, to the moment they close them again at bedtime. They like themselves, through the good and the bad..."I'm gonna like me/when I open the box/and smile and say "Thanks"/even though I got socks", the right and the wrong..."I'm gonna like me/when my answer is wrong,/like thinking my ruler/was ten inches long", when they rise to the occassion..." I'm gonna like me/when I clean in a flash/and play with my brother/and take out the trash", or when trying something new..."I'm gonna like me/when I eat something new/even if Grandma makes/octopus stew." Ms Curtis' joyous, rhyming text is filled with energy, and just begs to be shared and read aloud. But it's Ms Cornell's bold, bright, and busy illustrations that make this picture book really standout, and children will revel in all the witty detail as they explore each dazzling, two-page spread. Perfect for youngsters 3-7, I'm Gonna Like Me is a captivating, feel good, little gem that tells kids not to be shy about it, but to celebrate their special selves in everything they do. "I'm gonna like me/cause I'm loved and I know it,/and liking myself/is the best way to show it."

As a psychotherapist specializing in children, this is a lovely fun book for reinforcing self esteem and helping us accept our foibles.

Sometimes a book can teach a lesson in just the right way to a young child. As an elementary school teacher, I have found self-esteem to be the core of a capable, compassionate, confident child, and I look for books that reinforce this concept. "I'm Gonna Like Me" lets kids know that whoever they are is just fine and that doing the right thing in a situation is the best thing to do even though it might not be exactly what the child wants to do. Her delightful rhymes hold true throughout the book, and the illustrations help bring the lessons to life. Another wonderful book that I use in my classroom to complement this one is "Chelsea's New Home" where a golfish's belief in herself helps her make her dream come true. Also written in lively rhyme with great illustrations, Chelsea follows her heart to escape from an artificial pond to find a new home.

Wonderful book! Jamie Lee Curtis hits all the hot spots that make kids feel like they are weird. I love it, and had to run out and grab it for my boys, one with ADHD and self-esteem issues. A must buy for any parent with a child that could use a little image boost.

My daughters are 4 and 2 and my son is 4 months old and they all adore this story. Everytime after we read this book, both my daughters tell me things they are good at. And my baby loves to look at the colorful pictures. I would recommend this book to everyone, even if you don't have kids. I love this book.

I was absolutely charmed when I read this book, starting with
the title. I screw up and miss the mark more often than I wish in life, and my self-esteem stays intact (finally!) Here Jamie gets to the point and relays the often-misunderstood definition of self-esteem in a way that kids can understand: our innate worth (self-esteem) is just a fancy-schmancy term for self-love, and it is separate from the quality of our achievements, other people's opinions, criticism or praise of us, or having character defects which need improvement (a lifelong challenge for humans.) Keeping it simple is often the best approach, which is why I love to look at children's books for personal reminders. By the way, lest anyone mistake this for a psychology text, it is not. It is a children's book. Fun. Simple. Charming. A joy and a pleasure.

Being a kid is tough. You have peer pressure, bullies, and loads of other stuff to deal with. This book teaches kids a valuable lesson - you are who you are and you're fabulous just as you are!

You can never praise your kids too much. You can never give your kids enough positive reinforcement. Life is rough enough without parents adding to it. Give your kids hugs, tell them that you love them, and tell them that they are worthy of love and respect. You can NEVER give your kid enough emotional support.

This book has an awesome message and I highly recommend it!

I bought this for my daughter and she loves it - I also love to read it to her. Unlike "Good Night Moon" which for some reason is a very popular children's book (I'm not sure I understand why), this book is not just childish fluff and gets to a child's level and playfully touches on their struggles. I look forward to getting more Jamie Lee's wonderful books!

While this book follows in the successful footsteps of the other Jamie Lee Curtis/Laura Cornell books, I urge readers to take a second look, and look specifically at the pictures. The words are fine and give us an important message, but the visual message is equally, if not, more important. Children are visual learners. We want to raise successful, confident children of both sexes, so why does Cornell have to give us the boy as a firefighter and a girl as a nurse? My absolute unfavorite is where the children are given medals of honesty and as a best friend, while surrounded by adults wearing their medals. The males are wearing medals of bravery, intelligence, politeness, suaveness, and impatience. The women are wearing medals of adult cute, svelte, and pear-shaped! Come on, where's the gender equity, Jamie?