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Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation Paperback – August 15, 2015

by Lauren Murphy Payne (Author), Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)

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4 years & up. Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation by Lauren Murphy Payne. Young children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves. This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children builds self-esteem and self-confidence through clear language and colorful art. Invites little ones to love, accept, and feel good about themselves exactly as they are. Includes tips, activities, and discussion questions for parents, teacher, and caregivers. Paperback. 36 pages.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    11.25 x 0.14 x 9.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Free Spirit Publishing
  7. Publication date
    August 15, 2015
  8. ISBN-10
    1631980521
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1631980527
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"This gentle and supportive approach validates children's feelings and emphasizes that they are in charge of their bodies and emotions." ― School Library Journal

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Lauren Murphy Payne, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice with 30 years of experience. She specializes in the treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Lauren has been a speaker at local, regional, and national conferences. She is the author and presenter of two video series: Making Anger Work for You and Anger as a Fear Driven Emotion.

She is the mother of two adult children and lives in Wisconsin with her husband.



Melissa Iwai received her BFA in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and has illustrated many picture books.

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Lauren Murphy Payne, MSW, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice with over 30 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults. She specializes in the issues of adult survivors of childhood trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationships, and divorce prevention. In addition to the books, Just Because I Am and We Can Get Along, she has written and presented two 4 part video series on anger management entitled "Making Anger Work for You" and "Anger as a Fear Driven Emotion". She has two adult children and lives in Racine, Wisconsin with her husband, dogs, cat and birds.