Description The brilliant bestselling duo Susan Verde X Peter H. Reynolds return with a shining new gift for every bright new day — a picture book of wonderful words to say to the one and only you! "A gift of a picture book that reminds every child in the world that they are beautiful and precious." — Kirkus Reviews Is there anyone else in this world exactly like you? You are one of a kind, which makes you precious — shining just as you are. But life doesn't always go the way we want it to, and there are days filled with disappointment or sadness. On those days, negative thoughts like "Why am I like this?" or "I'm so weird" can grow out of control, and we end up saying hurtful things to ourselves without even realizing it. At moments like these, the person who should treat us with the most kindness is none other than ourselves. This book encourages readers to stand up to the anxious feelings that arise in tough moments — to support themselves, cheer themselves on, and find and speak the words that reveal their true selves. With simple, positive phrases anyone can repeat and gentle illustrations full of relatable examples, this book helps readers face themselves just as they are and fully embrace their own love for themselves. Every time you open this book, you'll rediscover just how beautiful and precious you truly are. When You Need Comfort and Encouragement, You Are Your Own Biggest Cheerleader! "Wonderful Words for Myself" is filled with encouraging phrases that honor who you are and help you focus on the positive. It guides readers to cherish themselves, break free from negative thinking, and pay closer attention to their own unique strengths. On especially hard days, before falling asleep at night, or when starting a brand-new morning, try reading the wonderful words in this book out loud: "This will pass, like time always does." "I'll do better next time." "I am enough just as I am." Whenever you want to remind yourself how wonderful you are, whenever you need gentle and warm encouragement, or whenever you need a steady friend to lean on — this is the book to open. By affirming and speaking loving words to your true self, self-esteem grows naturally, and your heart fills with hope that everything will turn out just fine. The Easiest Way to Cherish and Love Yourself: You Can Change by the Words You Speak! Author Susan Verde, who has spent many years teaching elementary school children, shares the simplest first steps — and the way to keep going — toward loving yourself. As shown throughout this book, "words that affirm yourself" can be spoken anytime, anywhere. You can say them to your reflection in the mirror each morning, share your good qualities with friends or teachers, jot them down on a note to carry in your pocket and read whenever you need them, or simply whisper them softly to yourself. Expressing love to others can sometimes feel easier and more natural than expressing love to ourselves. If affirming yourself feels difficult, try imagining what you'd say to your best friend — and then say those very same words to yourself. With practice, words full of love, care, and kindness toward yourself will begin to come naturally. Just as they say, everything depends on how you set your mind — when you change the way you speak to yourself, you'll gradually grow into those very words. Starting today, become the owner of your own heart, and cherish and love the wonderful, one-of-a-kind you.