"I LIKE MYSELF"

                     Author: Karen Beaumont; Illustrator: David Catrow

                                                    Published: May1,2004

  

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  Summary: "I Like Myself"

I like Myself is a high energy picture book about an equally high energy, adorable little African-Americam girl who exudes a joy of self-acceptance. Her ultimate explanation for why she likes   herself so much? Because "I'm ME!" Catrow's illustrations are a lot of fun, but what I love about this book is the message in Beaumont's bouncy text. For example, one spread reads:

Even when I look a mess

I still don't like me any less

'cause nothing in this world , you know,

can change what's on the inside, and so... 

This is a cute story where a little girl likes herself and describes her look and personality in a wonderful way. She is happy with who she is because there is no one else she would rather be. She makes references to linking her eyes, ears, nose, and toes, and not being bothered when people stare because she knows there is more to herself than her appearance. This rhyming book uses colorful pictures to support the point the young girl is trying to make. I Like Myself -- Best Picture Books on Self-Esteem

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   I found that the book "I Like Myself" has a great message of excepting yourself and loving you for who you are. I especially, liked the illustrations; they are wonderful and make the story alive. It's a beautiful book that kids will easily love right away. 
I would recommend this book to younger children who are in need of a self-confident boost. Also, this book can be used by teachers while talking about differences in others, why is important to honor them, and no judge people by the way they look.

About the Author
Karen Beaumont is also the author of Being Friends and Louella Mae, She's Run Away! Mrs. Beaumont works nights as an adult education instructor, and plays most days at her real job, writing books for children. She has two daughters, one furry feline, and lives in coyote country out in wild west San Martin, California.

David Catrow is a political cartoonist and the illustrator of many popur books for children, including the Book Sense 76 Top selection Don't Take Your Snake for a Stroll by Karin Ireland. he lives in Springlield, Ohio.