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This joyful and affirming picture book invites young readers to see themselves through the eyes of those who love them—and to imagine the greatness within. Follow a young girl and her mother on a blustery afternoon's adventure as they discover the power of community and the...
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This uplifting, affirming picture book, with illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown celebrates Black joy, self-discovery, and the unlimited potential of every child.
This uplifting, affirming picture book, with illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown celebrates Black joy, self-discovery, and the unlimited potential of every child.
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Description
This joyful and affirming picture book invites young readers to see themselves through the eyes of those who love them—and to imagine the greatness within.
Follow a young girl and her mother on a blustery afternoon's adventure as they discover the power of community and the wonders of self-reflection along the way. Through rhythmic repetition and warm affirmations, this story celebrates the beauty and strength within every child: their courage, their drive, and their minds—free and wild.
With lyrical text and vibrant, textured illustrations, this picture book inspires children to dream boldly, live proudly, and embrace their superpower: seeing themselves as they truly are.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781250843050
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 May 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Roaring Brook Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Reggie Brown
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss is a picture book author, who came to writing by way of motherhood. Her son's love of story time, which for him meant any time, immersed her in the wonderful world of picture books. By day she is an engineer but enjoying books with various themes and approaches to storytelling, from the quirky to the quiet, eventually inspired her to begin writing stories of her own. LaRonda resides in Mint Hill, North Carolina with her family. Iscribeisketch.com Reggie Brown loves drawing vivid scenes of Black children and families that include expressive, unforgettable characters that make children and adults want to read and re-read those stories. Reggie also has a passion for stories with genres like fantasy, superheroes, and science-fiction. When Reggie isn't drawing, he loves exploring San Diego, CA, watching anime, and hanging out with his wife Demi and min pin Bruce. Reggiebrownart.com
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