"I like being me. I know I matter." Filled with affirmations for children, I'm Me/Yo soy así can inspire confidence in children by acknowledging and respecting their inherent worth as human beings. "I feel loved and important just the way I am."

Gentle and encouraging, this English-Spanish bilingual board book helps toddlers understand their value and know that they matter. With affirmations for children and warm illustrations, I'm Me/ Yo soy así encourages children to grow their confidence through the quality of their relationships and from their own efforts and achievements.

A section for adults offers tips in English and Spanish on talking about the book together, along with activities for fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth in young children, such as role playing and creating "I'm Important" posters.

Learning About Me & You series
Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Bilingual English-Spanish editions are also available.

Weber, Penny

Penny Weber is a full-time artist and illustrator working both digitally and traditionally in acrylics and watercolors.

Penny attended classes at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She has illustrated many books and has also done residential murals, greeting cards, portraits, caricatures, and pet portraits.

She lives in Long Island, New York, with her husband and three children.

Meiners, Cheri J.

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master's degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers.

Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.