Am I Pretty?
by Lindsey Jensen Berke
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Pub Date Aug 01 2013 | Archive Date Dec 19 2014
Smith Publicity | Archway Publishing
Description
At school, recess is one of Julia's favorite times of day. She loves to swing from the monkey bars, draw on the sidewalk with chalk, and go on the slides. Today she decides to join the other girls in the sandbox. But one of her classmates tells Julia that unless she is wearing fingernail polish, she can't play with them. After all, only the prettiest girls wear nail polish. Julia is shocked and hurt. Isn't she pretty enough? Her mom has told her, "It is what's in your heart that matters." But Julia wants to be pretty on the inside and outside. Julia decides to ask her mom if she is pretty. What will her mom say?
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Advance Praise
Writer’s Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Awards, Judges Commentary, 5 out of 5 stars
“Lindsey Jensen Berke has written and Susan Shorter has illustrated a wonderful book that deals with a touch of bullying and answering a question that many parents face from their daughters...Am I Pretty? Julia is a happy, adjusted little girl who loves recess at her preschool. One day she is told by other girls that since she does not have her nails polished, she cannot play with them, that only the prettiest girls have their nails polished. Julia asks her mother about this when she gets home and her mother answers her in the best way! She ends by saying that pretty is not a big enough word to describe Julia. An excellent and poignant message.
The writing is straight on and has a feel that little girls, and boys, will enjoy.
The illustrations are delightful and playful.
Children will love this book. It would also be a wonderful read aloud in the classroom or for library story time.”
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Author Bio:
Lindsey Jensen Berke studied child development and taught preschool and thought she was prepared to answer the many questions her two children asked. When her daughter encountered bullying and self-esteem issues at school, Lindsey realized she was wrong and was inspired to write this book. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband and two children.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781480801080 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Lisa N, Librarian
This book is great for students who show individuality. At the elementary level, it can be hard to find books that are easy for students to read and relate to. Julia is a well developed character who many children can relate to. I know this book will be a great addition to our school library.
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