Sometimes, All I Need Is Me

Written & illustrated by Juliana Perdomo

A girl finds inner peace and courage, even when away from home.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings

32 pages· 231 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl adores her cozy home, filled with the scent of cinnamon tea. Yet, when away, she learns to create her own sanctuary within. As darkness looms and fears arise, she discovers the light inside her, finding courage and calm. This heartwarming tale invites young readers to explore the power of self-reliance and inner peace, showing that everything needed for joy and love is already within us. Will she embrace her inner strength and find comfort wherever she goes?

From the publisher

Gentle themes of resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care are brought home in this sweet and soulful picture book with charmingly graphic illustrations and a poetic text. I love listening to music, especially samba!It feels like my heart follows the beat. Meet a young girl who loves her cozy home. It smells like cinnamon tea and feels like warm pajamas. But even when she’s away from home, and everything is different, she finds a way to become her own home, where she feels calm. At night, when it’s too dark and her feet are cold, her room can be a little scary. But she creates her own light when she closes her eyes and thinks of the sun. With friendliness and charm, Juliana Perdomo, in her debut as author-illustrator, shows young readers how to find comfort and confidence within. Her heartwarming picture book reassures children that sometimes, everything we need–courage, joy, peace, and love–is already inside us.