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Just Like Me Hardcover – Picture Book, January 14, 2020

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An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.

I am a canvas
Being painted on
By the words of my family
Friends
And community

From Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages.

"A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls."--Kirkus 

"Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory"--Publishers Weekly

"Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem."--Booklist
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    5 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    9.38 x 0.41 x 11.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    January 14, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    0525582096
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0525582090
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“Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory.” —Publishers Weekly

“Simple, upbeat, and affirming—a great reminder of what is to be gained when girls appreciate their own uniqueness and that of others. A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem." —Booklist

About the Author

Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma's Purse and has illustrated numerous children's books, including Sewing Stories by Barbara Herkert. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa and her artwork at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (January 14, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525582096
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525582090
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.41 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 355 ratings

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Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own voices. She first learned to express herself as a little girl through song. Growing up in a musical family, Vanessa’s parents taught her how to sing to help overcome her stuttering. Each night the family would gather to make music together, with her mom on piano, her dad on guitar, and Vanessa and her sister, Coy, singing the blues, gospel, spirituals, and jazz. Now whenever she illustrates, music fills the air and finds its way into her art. The children she draws can be seen dancing, wiggling, and moving freely across the page in an expression of happiness. Music is a constant celebration, no matter the occasion, and Vanessa hopes her illustrations bring joy to others, with the same magic of a beautiful melody.

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This super colorful and vibrant book is for GIRLS! Shy girls, happy girls, scared girls, city girls , county girls, girls with pimples and girls who love their grandmas!I love this book. I'm a sucker for BEAUTIFUL illustrations and this book gives you everything: colors, patterns, texture, images of beautiul and diverse girls AND the FEELS 😚😔😭😫😁😂The massages are also fantastic: you're not alone and it's ok to be yourself!If you're looking for diverse picture books fot your little ones follow me on IG @nolasaysread
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neciegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
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Great book for my grand daughter and any little african american girls
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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Gift
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Just Like Me" makes a positive difference!
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I listened as a teacher read this book to her first grade class. I was pleased by the age appropriate content and illustrations. Later, my friend shared that her first grade niece was happy that COVID-19 caused schools to be closed. This child, who was once confident, outgoing, and cheerful, had turned into a sullen and withdrawn child. She no longer liked herself because she was different from all of her classmates. It appears that her classmates and teacher made her feel less valued than they. I told my friend about the book. She and I decided that this would be the perfect book to help restore this precious child's self-esteem. I quickly placed an order and mailed it to this beautiful and intelligent child, stipulating that her mother read it along with her daughter. I have heard nothing but good reports since. Lastly, I received a delightful, handmade thank you card from this sweet child. Who could ask for anything more?!?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Girls ROCK!
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This is a beautifully illustrated and lyrical book that every girl should read and have in her library!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesome book! I love it!
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This is a great buy! You'll be happy with your purchases. Love love love it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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I think would be a great book for a child to read. It is easy to understand but the message is powerful.
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This super colorful and vibrant book is for GIRLS! Shy girls, happy girls, scared girls, city girls , county girls, girls with pimples and girls who love their grandmas!

I love this book. I'm a sucker for BEAUTIFUL illustrations and this book gives you everything: colors, patterns, texture, images of beautiul and diverse girls AND the FEELS 😚😔😭😫😁😂

The massages are also fantastic: you're not alone and it's ok to be yourself!

If you're looking for diverse picture books fot your little ones follow me on IG @nolasaysread
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK ABOUT GIRLS
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
This super colorful and vibrant book is for GIRLS! Shy girls, happy girls, scared girls, city girls , county girls, girls with pimples and girls who love their grandmas!

I love this book. I'm a sucker for BEAUTIFUL illustrations and this book gives you everything: colors, patterns, texture, images of beautiul and diverse girls AND the FEELS 😚😔😭😫😁😂

The massages are also fantastic: you're not alone and it's ok to be yourself!

If you're looking for diverse picture books fot your little ones follow me on IG @nolasaysread
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully illustrated picture book for ALL the girls
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
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Absolutely loved this picture book of poetry!

28 gorgeously illustrated poems about being a girl. For girls who are powerful. And happy. And sad. And shy. And scared. And weird. For girls who love how they look, and girls who don’t. For the sunshine girls, for the warrior girls, the city and the country girls, the explorers, and the door busters, this beautifully illustrated picture book is for ALL the girls.
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Alma
5.0 out of 5 stars I see you and you see me!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2021
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This books is everything, the illustrations are beautiful, the poems are warm, caring, positive, it encourages to love ourselves as we are and to accept, respect and love diversity. Every child must have this book and everything adult must read it to expand our minds and our hearts into accepting ourselves to accept others.
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I liked how it shows us that we are inspireing and we are brave and beautiful girls ♥️♥️
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