Description: A cozy teddy bear is nice. Shoes that fit just right are nice too. But a friend who plays with me? That's really, really nice. I Really Like Everything is a magical picture book that helps children grow into positive people with a deep love for the world around them. A Picture Book That Helps Children Love the World and Feel Loved By It As toddlers develop a sense of self, they naturally begin to take interest in the people and objects around them, exploring their surroundings with curiosity. These interactions with their environment have a powerful impact on a child's emotional and personal development. Building positive, secure relationships with the world around them gives children courage and confidence as they grow and meet more people and experience a wider world. A child who sees the world in a positive light will feel grateful and happy about everything around them—and will grow up to love the world, and to be loved by it in return. In I Really Like Everything, we meet an adorable child who wakes up each morning and greets the things she loves: her teddy bear, her yellow toothbrush, and her green shoes that fit just right. She loves not only her own belongings but also the small sprouts, pebbles on the road, and all the little bits of nature around her. She joyfully declares how much she loves playing with her friends, expressing her affection in a bright and loving way. For children ages 3 to 5, who are just beginning to take interest in their surroundings and the people in their lives, I Really Like Everything will help them see the world in a bright, positive light. As they explore their environment, they'll come to feel that everything exists for them and that they are truly loved—and that realization will bring them joy. 'Hey there, I like you!' — A Magic Spell for Raising Bright, Warm, Positive Children There's a saying that goes, 'Words shape thoughts.' Repeating kind, positive words can unconsciously influence our thoughts and our lives. This is especially true during early childhood, when a sense of self and social awareness are just forming. That's why it's important to practice thinking brightly and positively from an early age. When we intentionally speak and act in a positive way, our thoughts and hearts naturally follow. From beginning to end, I Really Like Everything repeats the phrase, 'Hey there, I like you.' As children read along, they'll naturally start repeating these words themselves—almost like a magic spell—applying them to the things around them. Through this book, children will develop affection for the everyday objects in their lives and, in turn, a positive outlook that lets them see the whole world in a warm, bright light. A Picture Book Woven Like a Poem, Illustrated Like a Photograph Each page of I Really Like Everything captures a child's everyday growth through rhythmic sentences and charming sound and motion words, reading almost like a children's poem. Younger toddlers will learn the names of everyday objects, while children who can already read will pick up new words and beautiful expressions. And everyone will find themselves humming along to 'Hey there, I like you.' The child in this book looks just as sweet and endearing as real children do. With minimal backgrounds and lively, expressive faces and gestures, the illustrations draw even more attention to the child's emotions. Through its song-like text and lovable illustrations, I Really Like Everything beautifully captures a child who sees the world with warmth and positivity, along with the many things, friends, and surroundings that fill her world. A Companion to the Bestselling Baby Picture Book I Like Myself I Really Like Everything is a companion book to I Like Myself, a beloved picture book published in March 2011. I Like Myself helps toddlers build positive self-esteem and confidence. Eating on their own, getting dressed, playing well with friends, looking after a younger sibling... To grown-ups, these efforts might look uncertain or clumsy, but it's through these very experiences that children grow, little by little. The child in the book...