I Am Special Too!

Illustrations were all really cute, just like the cover! The message behind this book is to be your special self and to be always you and no one else. Throughout the book the bunny asks others why they think they are special and at the end of the book she finds out herself how special the bunny is. Important message behind this book, cute illustrations and fitting ryhmes.

Only thing I didn't like is how the bunny mum said to her child 'pet', as if it's not her child but her possession. Also the words were all friendly until at the end the word 'coward' showed up. I am not sure if that's a good idea to teach children such a word. That's how young children usually bully other children, by calling them a coward. And if a child should feel special, they shouldn't hear it or learn it.

Thank you for the advanced reader copy of I Am Special Too! by Anna Tomàs.

This story was adorable! Rosie is a small bunny shy and afraid of the forest. The story follows her during her journey to self-confidence. I found the subject interesting to start a discussion with kids about what the love about themselves. The only thing I questionned was the use of the word ‘’coward’’ referring to the fox. Would I want my child repeating this word later? I’m not so sure. Overall though the story was very cute. The drawings were simple yet very cute.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book.

This is a lesson told via a cute and empowering story of a special bunny who stands up for herself and others.
It functions-like a short fairy tale.
The plot also incorporates themes of self-acceptance, self-discovery and the uniqueness of everyone and the story is written in a rhyming fable style.
In all honesty, the illustrations do not entirely appeal to me and I wanted to read a bit of a different take (we have read similar books as a family) on how children can embrace their strengths more. Though, many children will like the visuals and find the story a perfect length. It is suitable for all ages of children, especially till 8-9. The message is awesome and it is much appreciated. The MC is adorable.

This was such a sweet book with stunning art and a thoughtful story to teach children that our differences make us unique and special. I loved it and, more importantly, my niblings loved it!

This is so cute! The art is adorable—who doesn’t love a cute bunny with big ears? The message in the book is good for kids as well: to embrace their individuality and to not let other people’s criticisms shape your self-reflection. A very sweet read.

Rosie is a shy bunny who lives in the forest, she believes that all animals are brave except her. The story continues as Rosie goes to ask what makes each of them special.

I really liked the simple way of telling this story of how everyone is special in their own way and how Rosie gets to know herself.

Little rabbit learns that fears and insecurities are not always true but that overcoming those fears in service to to others is what makes a real hero.
The illustrations by David Poveda are fun, simple, brilliantly colorful, and delightful.
Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school, church library, or your local public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from BooksGoSocial independently published via NetGalley. Thank you!

What a lovely story. It's filled with adorable wildlife from the forest, and all the characters are endearing. The message is one of empowerement. As for the illustrations, they had a professional quality that I enjoyed.

This book had such a sweet message! I liked the flow of the story and the rhyming scheme never felt stilted or too forced. The illustrations were absolutely adorable and really enhanced the story being told. I liked that the book focused on nature, trees and animals and the ways in which they have adapted to survive and thrive.

In a book which aims to explore how our differences make us unique and important, the villainization of the fox seemed like a very strange choice and one I wasn't overly convinced by. This book also had a few typos which were very noticable when you consider the fact that there is limited text on each page.

Overall I thought this book was fun and told an important story however some parts of the execution fell slightly flat for me.

The illustrations in this story were so adorable! I am now obsessed with a short white bunny with big ears. It was a cute story with an empowering message and I believe that kids will enjoy this story. I liked the rhyme scheme that was done but I also think that it sounded a bit forced sometimes. Overall, a great story for a young audience.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

I loved this book, it was so precious. The illustrations were adorable, the story was great, and a perfect length. I love that the rabbit was receiving affirmation at home but also showed how to prove to herself and others that she was unique. I loved this little rabbit and her journey to discover her bravery and ability to believe in how unique she was.

Thank you Netgalley and booksgosocial for the wonderful ARC in exchange of an honest review.

The first thing I want to teach my kid is self acceptance and self love coz that's what matters the most in my opinion. This book teaches in easier way that how everyone is unique and special. There's always something hidden inside everyone which makes them different from others.

It teaches it all in the simplest way possible. Highly recommend it.

I really like the message of this story. Teaching children that we are all unique and have our own qualities and traits that make us special. This sweet little bunny is endlessly trying to find out what makes everyone else special and in the end, also discovered what makes her special.
I did have a few issues with this story. With Rosie's mom, she in a way dismisses Rosie's feelings. Instead of validating them she simply tells her she doesn't have to feel that way and not to cry. I don't like how this book portrays shyness as a weakness we need to overcome. Being shy is not a bad thing. Being shy means you are cautious, it means you may need extra time to adjust to situations or people. That is fine and we shouldn't be discouraging that in children, instead, we should help them find ways to manage their nervousness and help them gain the skills to thrive in those situations.
I also wasn't a huge fan of some of the language used. The word weak was used a lot in a bit of a negative context, as well as the word coward. I just think for children when we teach these words they shouldn't be taught in this negative way, calling people weak and a coward. Kids repeat words so easily so I worry that a child may end up using this with a peer, even if they are not being intentionally mean. Maybe I'm thinking too much into this but that's just how I feel.

I loved the rhyming, it makes it easier for children to pay attention to and keeps them engaged. Children typically respond best to books that are rhyming and sing-songy, especially younger children. I was really happy that the story had a body to it and not just a few small sentences on every other page.
The illustrations were super cute, they were bright and inviting. I love the page with the big oak tree, the way they showed the height of the tree was really good.

Self love and acceptance in yourself can be a difficult concept for people especially for adults who grew up feeling anything less then. So, if you're reading this book for your child, student or even just because you couldn't resist that cute bunny on the cover, I hope reading it also heals your inner child.

I would definitely recommend this book especially for children because in this day and age, the world can be a pretty brutal. And though it was short and sweet, the message of the story was conveyed in the purest and cutest way possible!

Thank you Anna Tomàs and Netgalley for this wholesome ARC!

This is a delightful story which will help children understand that no matter how shy or lacking in confidence they may feel, we each have our own skills and gifts to bring to our relationships with each other, and to the world.

By initiating an unexpected rescue of another creature in distress, this quiet little rabbit, who is remarkably hard on herself, discovers that she too has important and unique qualities which others can appreciate.

The illustrations are adorable, and so is the protagonist. Recommended for those wanting to help any child to gain greater confidence.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I loved this book. Between the beautiful illustrations and the lovely message, this was just an all around feel good book. It almost makes me wish I was a child that could read more fun and empowering books like this. I'm glad to see more children's books coming out about thoughts and emotions. Wish they had more of those when I was a child!
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