I Am Kind to Myself

This brightly illustrated book helps young children discover the power of positive self-talk and practicing self-love.

I am kind to myself when I can’t go to the park, when I spill my drink, and when I practice the alphabet. I Am Kind to Myself is the perfect illustrated book for story time. It offers preschoolers and kindergartners effective affirmations for difficult-to-manage-emotions so they can practice building positivity, self-care, and self-confidence. There is no better time than preschool and kindergarten for children to learn how to be kind to themselves in challenging moments. With durable cardstock pages and approachable language, this book will help spark meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom.

Eileen Spinelli is a best-selling author of poetry and children’s picture books. Her debut novel, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, has earned her several awards including the IRA/CBC Children’s Choice book and the Christopher Award. Her books strive to find meaning in a child’s life by placing characters in real-world situations filled with honest emotions

Ekaterina Trukhan is a Russian illustrator. She graduated from Camberwell College of Arts and has since illustrated children's books. She draws her inspiration from everyday life, midcentury illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Visit her on the Web at ekaterinatrukhan.com and goodillustration.com.