I Love Me
Written by Sally Morgan and illustrated by Ambelin Kwaymullina
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Acclaimed creators Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina celebrate individuality and joyous self-esteem, in bouncy, rhythmic prose and riotous colour.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
'The book aims to build self-esteem in indigenous and non-indigenous
children and the bright illustrations and bouncy, prose, which uses rhyme, rhythm and repetition will engage youngsters and encourage them to join in the reading.' Aussie Reviews
'I Love Me is a wonderful reminder not just to children but to the parents and teachers reading the book with them that the best thing we can do for ourselves is embrace who we are' The West Australian
'a superb little book of rhyming reasons you might love yourself.' Reading Time
'... highly recommended with its simple text and uplifting message about embracing individuality.' The Little Reading Room
Awards
ABIA Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year (Longlisted 2017)
Properties
| ISBN |
9781925163490 (Hardback)
9781925163506 (Paperback) 9781925591637 (Board book) |
| Formats |
Picture Book
(230 x 230mm)
(Hardback)
Picture Book (230 x 230mm) (Paperback) Board Books (150 x 150mm) (Board book) |
| Categories |
Children's Picture Books
Indigenous Writing Holiday Reading for Kids |
| Publisher | Fremantle Press |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publication Year | 2016 |
| Pages | 24 |
| Rights | World |
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Ambelin Kwaymullina
Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and illustrator who comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She is the author and illustrator of a number of award-winning picture books as well as a YA dystopian series. Her books have been published in the United States, South Korea and China. Ambelin is a prolific commentator on diversity in children’s literature and a law academic at the University of Western Australia. Read more
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Sally Morgan
Sally Morgan was born in Perth, in 1951. She has published books for both adults and children, including her acclaimed autobiography, My Place. She has also established a national reputation as an artist and has works in many private and public collections. Read more
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