A Kids Book About Self-Love
A Kids Book About Series
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What’s inside...
Written by disability advocate Brandon Farbstein, this nonfiction picture book guides children to recognize, celebrate, and care for themselves exactly as they are. Using clear, conversational language and bold graphic design, the author shares his own experiences of living with dwarfism, coping with bullying, and ultimately discovering self-love. Each short section explores a practical facet of accepting one’s uniqueness— from positive self-talk to setting healthy boundaries—so that young readers learn concrete ways to build confidence and kindness toward themselves and others.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-9
Length
72 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Brandon Farbstein
Unnamed School Bullies
Discussion points
What makes you unique, and why is that amazing?
How can you practice self-love at school?
When someone says something unkind, what could you tell yourself?
How does loving yourself help you love others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Model affirmations by sharing your own.
Create a family self-love jar with daily compliments.
Draw a 'self-portrait of strengths' together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Everyone is worthy of love.
Explanation: The book repeats that worth exists from birth, not performance.
Real-World Application: Kids feel empowered to value themselves during mistakes.
Example Lesson: Differences are strengths.
Explanation: Brandon’s dwarfism becomes a source of purpose and pride.
Real-World Application: Children can reframe their own perceived flaws as assets.
Example Lesson: Words hold power.
Explanation: Negative comments hurt, while kind self-talk heals.
Real-World Application: Readers choose uplifting language with friends and themselves.
Example Lesson: Set healthy boundaries.
Explanation: The text teaches saying no to harmful behavior.
Real-World Application: Kids practice telling others how they expect to be treated.