Incredible Me! [Hardcover]

Kathi Appelt (Author), G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Join a rambunctious child as she exuberantly celebrates all the wonderful qualities that make her special -- her nose, her toes, her ears, herself!

Award winners Kathi Appelt and G. Brian Karas team up to create this joyous tribute to the wonders of being ... ME!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-Bouncy rhymes and energetic illustrations combine to create an ode to individuality. Appelt's brief text catalogs the special qualities of a perky child, while Karas's colorful, contemporary artwork shows her, her teddy, and her doll engaged in a variety of real and imagined activities. Some listeners may be turned off by this confident girl's relentless self-praise, but many will appreciate her obvious pride and enjoyment in herself. And whether the message appeals or not, there's no denying that it's packaged perfectly. The catchy, creative text begins with a focus on basic body parts ("Nobody has my singular nose/Nobody tips on my ten toes") and continues as the unnamed narrator lists numerous other unique (yet universal) traits before declaring, "I'm the pearl in the oyster, the A to the Z/I'm the one, the only, incredible Me!" The playful use of language keeps the tone light. The illustrations are buoyant and playful as well, as the girl with carrot-colored hair dances her way through cozy interiors and imaginary outdoor scenes. Occasionally, patterns and textures give the crisp illustrations the look of a collage; the overall design is delightfully simple and focused on the narrator. The ongoing demand for books intended to boost children's self-esteem will make this title a useful addition.
Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS-K. A little, redheaded girl romps through this book delighting in herself: she's a star, and she knows it. Her vivacity and self-confidence are apparent from the start, when she revels at her reflection in a mirror ("Nobody has my singular nose / Nobody taps on my ten toes"), to the end, when she dances with flowers in her hair, singing, "I'm the pearl in the oyster, the A to the Z / I'm the one, the only, incredible ME!" Karas imbues his cartoon-style illustrations with the energy of the very young, and together writer and artist show how much fun it is to watch a child discover herself. Kathy Broderick
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (February 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060286229
• ISBN-13: 978-0060286224
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #862,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!, September 9, 2003

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Bonnie McReynolds "sweety_girl" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Incredible Me! (Hardcover)

This book is a great way to get children to realize how special and unique they are. Appelt makes the reader see all the characteristics that make a person unique. A fun and encouraging book for young readers.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for girls!, January 9, 2007

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Susan Carr (Chesapeake, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Incredible Me! (Hardcover)

I love this book. It is so easy and fun to read. I bought this for my daughter when she was under two years old. It is so cute we read it every night and she memeorized the end of the sentences because of the rhymning. The illustrations are adorable!! Love it!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cute Book, October 1, 2005

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Mom of 3 "mom-of-3-little-ones" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Incredible Me! (Hardcover)

I got this book from the library, loved it so much that I came here to purchase it. This is a really cute story with a great message about self-esteem.