The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Written by Joanna Gaines & illustrated by Julianna Swaney
Hardcover
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
10
Words per page
~361L
Lexile measure
Nov 10, 2020
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The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, the second children’s book by New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning into their own skills and processes, to fill the sky with beautiful colors, we discover that the same is true for life—it’s more beautiful and vibrant when our differences are celebrated. Together with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color that: We should celebrate every child’s one-of-a-kind strengths as well as teamwork and acceptance of differences Everything can be made more beautiful when we share our talents and abilities We should lend a helping hand and do our best to take care of one another The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is a vibrant picture book perfect for: Ages 4-8 Parents, libraries, classroom story times, and discussions about diversity and being a good human being Households that enjoy watching Chip and Joanna on Magnolia Network and HGTV’s Fixer Upper With plenty of pink, a bounty of blue, orange and green and yellow too, this vibrant hot-air balloon adventure celebrates every child and teaches kids that we are in this together. “You’re one of a kind, and it’s so clear to see: The world needs who you were made to be.”

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      Author
      Joanna Gaines

      Joanna Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand that she started with her husband, Chip, in 2003. She is the bestselling author of The Magnolia Story, Magnolia Table, and Homebody, as well as editor-in-chief of Magnolia Journal, a lifestyle magazine offering inspiration for your life and home. The Gaineses, along with their five kids, live on a farm in Waco, Texas, where they enjoy caring for their bustling family garden.

      Illustrator
      Julianna Swaney

      Julianna Swaney is an artist, designer and printmaker specializing in watercolors. She lives in Portland, Oregon. juliannaswaney.com

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781400314232
    Publication Date
    November 10, 2020
    Publisher
    Tommy Nelson
    Original Publication Date
    November 10, 2020
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    10
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020028184
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~361L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    512940
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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