I Am Today

Name: I Am Today
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781576879948
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By Matt Forrest Esenwine

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Summary

I Am Today by Matt Forrest Esenwine is a heartfelt children's book that explores themes of empowerment and self-discovery. The story follows a young girl determined to create positive change in the world around her. Through her actions, the book highlights the power and importance of taking initiative, no matter your age.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this delightful children's book for its inspiring and uplifting message about living in the moment. It beautifully encourages young readers to embrace their potential and take opportunities today, making it a perfect read for fostering confidence and adventurous spirits in kids.

Description

A young girl realises that she doesn’t have to wait until she’s grown-up to stand up for what is right and make a big impact.

While playing on the beach in her coastal town, a young girl comes across a sea turtle ensnared by a wire. Her town is home to a factory that has provided jobs for many of her neighbours, including her mother, but it has also been dumping garbage from a pipe into the waters, threatening the creatures that live in them.

Children are used to being asked what they’ll do and be when they grow up, but the girl knows there is so much she can do today to help. Unable to forget the sight of the struggling turtle, with a fantastic act she inspires the townspeople to compel the factory to change its destructive ways.

Written in spare and evocative poetry, I Am Today is an empowering story for children who want to be the change the world needs.

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I Am Today by Matt Forrest Esenwine is praised for its flawless rhymes and stunning illustrations, making it a valuable addition to homes, classrooms, and libraries. Reviewers highlight its inspiring and hopeful message that recognises the uniqueness of every child and encourages them to find their voice, making it suitable for cozy reading corners and learning environments. The book is lauded as an absolute delight, evoking emotions and excitement among readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781576879948

Publisher: powerHouse Books,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Pow!

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Patricia Pessoa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matt Forrest Esenwine

About the Author

Before he found his calling as a children’s author, Matt Forrest Esenwine spent a good part of his life writing poetry, which was published in various national journals and anthologies including the Donald Hall tribute, Except for Love (Encircle, 2019). Then his debut picture book, Flashlight Night (Boyds Mills & Kane, 2017), received a Kirkus starred review and was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the Best Books for Kids 2017 – and he never slowed down! Matt has 10 other books to his credit, and his children’s poetry can be found in anthologies like The National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry (National Geographic Children’s Books, 2015) and Night Wishes (Eerdmans, 2020), as well as “Highlights for Children” magazine. Connect with Matt at MattForrest.com.

Patricia Pessoa grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where as a child she began her illustration career by making free drawings for friends in school. Years later she graduated from The Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro with a degree in Fine Arts, focusing on what she enjoyed the most, children’s book illustrations. Currently Patricia lives in England, and her hobbies include embroidery, ceramics, video games and annoying her cat.

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