Who Will You Be?

By Andrea Pippins

A mother wonders who her child will become, shaped by family and community.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A mother ponders her child's future, seeing traits of family and community in them. Will they be bold like Grandma or adventurous like Auntie Amina? This heartfelt picture book celebrates the unique journey of every child, shaped by the love and influence of those around them. Discover the beauty of growing up surrounded by a village that nurtures and inspires.

From the publisher

For fans of I Am Enough, The Day You Begin, and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, here is a poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become. My child, my little one, Who will you be when you are grown? There’s loving kindness in your eyes, like your daddy’sand boldness in your heart, like your grandma’s.Will you be like them? So begins this loving picture book about a mama who wonders who her child will grow up to be. Will her little one be curious like Grandpa and adventurous like Auntie Amina? Compassionate like Amy and joyful like cousin Curlena? Moving from family members to the wider community, she muses about which attributes her child will possess. A perfect gift for a baby shower, birthday, or graduation. Who Will You Be? features gorgeous artwork and gentle words that celebrate childhood and is an ode to the power of our village–and a reminder that every child is uniquely wonderful.

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