Beautiful You, Beautiful Me [Hardcover]

A child who looks different from her mother finds beauty and belonging in this new book from the creator of theNew York TimesbestsellerI Sang You Down from the Stars

Izzys favorite place to be is in Mamas armsskin to skin, safe and warm. One night, cuddled up on Mamas lap, Izzy notices something shes never noticed before: her skin is the color of chocolate, but Mamas skin is the color of sand.

When Izzy realizes shes different from Mama in other ways, too, she feels sad and confused. She wants to be beautiful like Mama! But Mama addresses Izzys disappointment with a gentle, loving refrain:Youre part of me, and Im part of you. Im beautiful like me, and youre beautiful like you.Finding lessons from nature and repeating her affirming message, Mama encourages Izzy to see her own unique beauty.

This story about a multiracial child navigating identity and belonging draws from author Tasha Spilletts own experience growing up as an Afro-Indigenous girl. Lyrical text and warm, lively illustrations show Izzys journey as she learns to celebrate the differences that make her uniquely beautiful, and the connection to her mother that transcends physical traits.??

• New from Tasha Spillett, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellerI Sang You Down from the Stars
• A portrait of a multiracial family inspired by the authors Cree and Trinidadian heritage
• Touches on themes of identity and self-esteem
• Book discussion guide available

Spilletts quiet text strikes a steady rhythm of call and response: Izzys uncertainties and her mothers answering refrain that celebrates rather than dismisses the pairs differences ... A lovely accompaniment to any cuddle.

This could give rise to story hour discussions of differences that matter and those that do not ... [A] sweet portrl“@