I Love Me

From award-winning First Nations creators Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina comes a joyous story about self-esteem.

In bouncy prose and using riotous colour, this picture book is a delight to share with young readers. Using rhyme, rhythm and repetition, I Love Me teaches small children to love themselves just the way they are.

Unique and vibrant, I Love Me is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book about acceptance and individuality.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘A beautifully written and illustrated book … about loving yourself for being you. It is a lovely book to read with small children to teach them that we should all love ourselves just the way we are.’ Read Plus

‘The book aims to build self-esteem in indigenous and non-indigenous children and the bright illustrations and bouncy prose, which uses rhyme, rhythm and repetition will engage youngsters and encourage them to join in the reading.’ Aussie Reviews

‘I Love Me is a wonderful reminder not just to children but to the parents and teachers reading the book with them that the best thing we can do for ourselves is embrace who we are.’ The West Australian

‘A superb little book of rhyming reasons you might love yourself.’ Reading Time

‘ … highly recommended with its simple text and uplifting message about embracing individuality.’ The Little Reading Room

‘ … full of joy, elation, and encourages infants and children to celebrate and trust in the uniqueness of self.’ National Indigenous Times

‘ … a joy to look at and fun to read.’ School Library Journal

‘You just gotta “love, love, love” this joy-filled book.’ Kirkus Reviews

‘Through its words and its art, I Love Me transmits its message of self-acceptance both vibrantly and playfully.’ INFODAD

‘It’s lyrical and fun and situates Aboriginal children … as main characters, not sidekicks.’ Good Reading Magazine