Ashley Ballai set out on a mission to create content that will empower and encourage children to always be true to themselves, be inclusive and understanding to others.
The book has been adopted by multiple schools to use as a tool to teach about kindness. Ashley has been asked to come speak at these schools on the subject matter of the book, engaging with the children and teaching about anti-bullying.
What People Are Saying
I can't say enough amazing things about the story of this book! The pictures are beautiful, the story is easy for kids to follow, it's an inspiring story that every child should know! My 3yr stepdaughter chooses this as her bedtime story almost every night! We need more books to teach these valuable lessons such as BE YOURSELF!! Looking forward to more books from this author. THANK YOU ASHLEY!!! Highly recommend!!!!
— Star19 (Amazon)
What a wonderful story and reminder for both boys and girls to not be afraid to just be YOU because that is just enough! This book inspires joy, encourages a path to inspire open conversations with our children, and celebrates living as your authentic self. What a wonderful freedom to learn of loving and celebrating yourself as a young child and beyond! While my boys are a little older, I still felt this was an excellent book to add to our library. We will also be gifting a copy to the preschool they both attended.
— Patty (amazon)
As a mom of 2 young girls, I’m so excited about this book! The vibrant colors and watercolor-style illustrations really shine. It’s one of those books that both kids and adults are instantly drawn to because it’s just so pretty.
The message is so inspiring as well. In a world where kids are told they need to “fit in”, this book encourages them to stand out and be themselves. This is the exact type of book that I want to read with my girls!
— Heather Fuller (Amazon)
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