Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation [Paperback]

Lauren Murphy Payne M.S.W. (Author), Claudia Rohling M.S.W. (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Warm, simple words and enchanting illustrations strengthen and support young children's self-esteem.This Child's Book invites little ones to love, accept, and respect themselves

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Simple but empowering…teaches children ages 3 to 8 to trust their bodies, that all of their feelings are OK and that they have the power to say ‘No’ to anything that feels dangerous or wrong.”—Chicago Tribune

Early Childhood News Award

About the Author

Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W., is a psychotherapist in family practice. She is cofounder of The Turning Point, a speaking and consulting service. She lives in Racine, Wisconsin

Claudia Rohling, M.S.W., has created many popular prints and greeting cards. She is cofounder of The Turning Point, a speaking and consulting service. She lives in Racine, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Children's edition (February 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915793601
• ISBN-13: 978-0915793600
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly remarkable in affirming children's self worth, May 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation (Paperback)

When I inherited my now nine year old daughter after her mother died, this is a book I wish we had found right away. Before we finished the first page, Kim started saying things like, "This is excellent," and "This is my favorite book ever." All of the concerns of this young lady were addressed and affirmed: appearance, feelings, privacy, changes and more. Just Because I Am truly helped her understand that even with her experiences, she really is a worthwhile person. Hearing it from the perspective of a stranger (the author)and accompanied by the brightly colored illustrations of just the right complexity gave this much more weight than all the times I have expressed similar concepts in less lovely prose.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, kids and parents will like it!, November 12, 1999

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Karey - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation (Paperback)

This is an excellent book, it's not hokey and fake like many "self-esteem" books. The content is right on target, speaking exactly to kids' interests and parents' concerns. My first grader took it to school to read, the teacher loved it--wanted to know where I got it.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful - My 4 year old loves it!, June 5, 2000

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Toni Barton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation (Paperback)

I saw this book and didn't think anything of it, then I checked it out at the library and discovered that my daughter loved it (4 years old) and it brought up many discussions about herself and others. We love reading it together! I had to buy it because she kept wanting to check it out again, and again.