Formerly an early childhood educator, Wai Mei Wong's first book, Hello, Dark, was shortlisted for the 2022 IODE Jean Throop Book Award and was a 2022 CCBC Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens selection. She was born in Hong Kong and now lives in Toronto.

Julia Vasileva is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based children's book illustrator whose books include Agent Pangolin and How the Faeries Dance. From an early age she had a voracious love of books and stories, which led to her getting a literature degree. After she immigrated to Canada in 2014, she found herself creating books instead of studying them. Her style combines traditional and digital techniques to build imaginative worlds for children to dive into.

"Models self-love through affirmations...Other instances express warm appreciation for self and life...Cuddly and reassuring."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"A solid starting place to spark conversations about self-acceptance and one's inner self."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Showcases the simple, everyday opportunities a child can encounter to reinforce positive thoughts and self-love...The repetition reminds readers that self-love is a mindset to be continuously practiced and repeated."

-- "School Library Journal (SLJ)"

"A young child finds ways to keep loving themself through all types of circumstances...Parents and their young children will enjoy sharing this book with its gentle reminders about loving yourself and persevering in achieving goals."

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Pub date: 2024-02-13

Length: 32 pages