I Can Be... Me!

By Maya Gonzalez (Illustrator)

Children explore limitless self-expression through playful adventures.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant world of play, six children discover the joy of being themselves. From shooting hoops to swimming like mermaids, they embrace activities without boundaries. This lively tale invites young readers to celebrate individuality and creativity, inspiring them to declare, "I can be... me!"

From the publisher

From bestselling author Lesléa Newman – a joyful picture book celebration of individuality, uniqueness, and children’s freedom to express themselves while engaging in whatever kinds of play they choose.I can be everything I want to be, I can be all of magnificent me! In this lighthearted story, a group of six, colorfully clad children exuberantly explore – through play – the many ways they can be themselves. They are free to embrace all kinds of activities, reveling in the fun of trying new things and discovering new ways of being. They can shoot baskets, dance around a room, weave ribbons through their hair, swim like a mermaid, and more. There is no right way or wrong way. There are no binary expectations. Children explore their individuality through whatever kinds of play appeal to them. With lively, gender-neutral rhyming verses and fun, gender-bending images, author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Maya Gonzalez invite young readers into a space where creativity and acceptance are enjoyed by all, and where each child will be inspired to say, “I can be… me!”

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