Empowering alphabet bursting with positivity and encouragement will enable kids to dream big and be the best versions of themselves. We are all different. Some have attitude, others are brave. Some like being alone, others prefer a team. Some listen to the voice in their head, others follow their heart. Many are curious, lots ask questions, everyone laughs. There’s nothing better than being yourself. You are unique. One of a kind. So be the best version of you, dream big, zig this way, zag that way, and know that the world loves unique and wonderful you just as you are… Bellowing from the rooftops for children to be exactly who they are comes an important and supportive A to Z with a difference. Forget your typical A is for apple and Z is for zebra, Tracey Dembo uses each letter of the alphabet to motivate, to empower, to inspire, to aspire to. Young souls are filled with positivity and feel-good factor on a fun and thoughtful journey that zigs and zags from attitude to daring, imagination to kindness, mud pies to questions, teamwork to boxes (box is used for x - to think outside of). Twenty-six life-affirming statements nourish the soul, each like a warm, safe hug, saying it’s ok to be this, to feel like this, to do this. Gently inspiring, wholly uplifting and emotionally intelligent, this glorious celebration of individuality and the wonderfulness of being you hammers home the message that differences are fabulous. There is no need to conform when you are born to stand out. Tracey and Lucia have created something special and I can easily see various pages, perhaps even the whole alphabet, adorning walls in classrooms and bedrooms. Who wants M is for Monkey when you can have Magic Mud pies are Marvellous. So is Making Mess. Beautifully illustrated in watercolour, this one-of-a-kind A to Z could really make a difference to not only the life of the reader but the lives of others too. The clever use of four characters, who we meet at letter A and follow through the journey, add further meaning and clarity to affirmations. Darting between the pages, popping up here and there, they bring emotion and words, such as brave, kind, feisty, no, team and voice, to life through relatable situations and experiences.
Crammed full of important messages and lessons for life - many an adult will gain from spending time with these pages - it is perfect for sharing together and children will benefit massively from having the opportunity to discuss how the words relate to them. Especially helpful for any youngster in need of a pick-me-up, it will soon have cups overflowing with positive energy and good vibes. Recommended for 4+. With huge thanks to Penguin for the copy I received in exchange for an honest review.
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