About This Book
From the award-winning team behind 'Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut,' 'I Am Every Good Thing' is a vibrant and affirming picture book for children aged 3-7. It features a confident young Black narrator who proudly declares all the wonderful things he is, from a 'nonstop ball of energy' to a 'difference maker.' The book beautifully addresses themes of self-esteem, resilience, and identity, acknowledging that while he sometimes falls or is misunderstood, he always gets back up and knows his worth. It's a perfect read-aloud to spark conversations about self-acceptance, bravery, and celebrating one's unique qualities.
Let's hear it for everything that makes you the amazing, awesome, inspiring kid that you are... Your curiosity and creativity. Your bravery and kindness. Your sense of humor and fun. Your ability to get up again when you get knocked down. Your way of helping others. Yeah--you are all that and more! You are every good thing that makes the world go round. So go ahead and show us your magnificence--all the things that make you, you.
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Discussion Prompts
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What are some good things that make you, YOU?
2
The boy in the story says he sometimes gets knocked down but always gets back up. What does it mean to be resilient?
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Have you ever felt misunderstood? How did you feel, and what helped you feel better?
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What does it mean to be a 'difference maker' or a 'leader'?
5
How can we help others feel like they are 'every good thing'?
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