You are Special

Description

Kiki looks in the mirror. She thinks her fur is boring. Then Kiki has an idea. She uses pencils, ink, and paint to make herself colorful. Will her friends think she is special now? A fun story about appreciating yourself just the way you are. For all children ages 4 and up.

Sam Loman graduated in Illustration from the Willem de Kooning Academie in Rotterdam, after which she got her master's degree in Art & Design from the University of Hertfordshire. She now works as an illustrator, graphic designer and author and creates children's books, stationery, postcards, wallpaper and much more.

"Great book for kindergarten and first-grade students especially during the opening days of school... Delightfully illustrated, very colorful and eye-catching. This book should be a part of every classroom and school library. Homes and public libraries should own copies of this book, too. The story is always encouraging exploration, positive feelings, and adventures for young people." - ITEEA "A very cute little kitty Kiki is not happy how she looks. She tries different colors and shapes to be more pretty and acceptable. This book has a very important message for children that's to be happy in their own skin. As much as the illustrations and story goes it leaves an impact but the message should have been more elaborate than the one-liner. It would have been easier for children to understand. This book can be a good source of teaching colors too." - Book junction Pakistan "Kiki the cat wants to be special. She sees her friends like ladybug, frog, and giraffe who are all colorful and wants to be colorful too. She experiments with colors and styles throughout this sweet story. This would be a fun read-aloud for little ones from toddler to preschool. The message that you are special just as you are is easily understood. The repetition of the text patterns also makes for a fun read-aloud. I appreciated the emphasis of the colors, both in the illustrations and in their text presentation, as well as how Kiki put colors on in different shapes and styles (stripes, all over) too. The pictures are bright and fun." - Stephanie Nix (educator) "Kiki, a white cat, doesn't believe she is special enough. She paints herself with plenty of colors, then seeks the attention of her friends and their approval. The lesson to take from the book is that we are all unique and special and we do not need approval. ... the book is stunningly illustrated... It would make for a good read-aloud book while discussing the theme and ensuring children understand the key points." - Erin Hamilton (librarian)