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I Like Myself! — Karen Beaumont

I like myself! I’m glad I’m me. There’s no one else I’d rather be. I like my eyes, my ears, my nose, I like my fingers and my toes. With hysterical illustrations, this book gives a very powerful message to children: they have every right to like themselves just as they are! The little girl in the book has outrageously wild hair, but that doesn’t matter. She likes it. She lives in a strange house with even stranger pictures on the walls, but it’s all a part of her world and so therefore, she likes it. She’s proud of who … Continue reading →

How Sin Affects Our Self-Esteem

Even when we’re trying to be righteous, little sins, and sometimes not so little sins, can become a problem. Whether it’s a one-time thing or an on-going cycle, we are affected in a multitude of ways. We stop feeling happy. Our tempers grow short. We feel guilty. We try to avoid any conversations that might link back to the sin we are seeking to hide. Until we repent and forsake the action, we feel miserable. We can’t feel good about ourselves and yet guilty at the same time, and in this way, sin robs us of our self-esteem. When we … Continue reading →

Halfway Hank – Joe Fallon and Ken Scarborough

“Halfway Hank” is a cute picture book that tells us the story of Hank A. Mezzomezzo, a boy who lives halfway to the edge of town, halfway down the street, with a yard that’s only half-mowed. His nickname is Halfway Hank, and I think we’re starting to see why. Half his room is clean, and the other half is messy. The half of his head that is on the clean side has combed hair, but the hair on the other half of his head is standing straight up. He never washes his feet, but his face is always shiny. Whenever … Continue reading →

Not Just Another Moose – Stephanie Green

The title of this picture book was the first thing to catch my eye. How can you not be drawn to a title like “Not Just Another Moose?” But then the illustration on the front cover got me, and by the time I reached the adorable story, I was a goner. We begin with some insight into the life of Moose. He was known throughout the forest for his huge antlers. They made him who he was. But then they fell off, and he thought his life was over. He ran home and called his mother, who explained to him … Continue reading →

Gifts of Self-Esteem – Mary Jane Woodger

“Gifts of Self-Esteem” by Mary Jane Woodger carries a subtitle: “Obtaining Spiritual Gifts and Strengthening Self-Perception.” That, in a nutshell, describes the whole book, but it’s not just a useful volume for someone who struggles with a negative view of themselves. There are many different angles to this book and it would be a wonderful gift for anyone who is seeking to draw closer to the Lord in any aspect of their lives. We begin with a chapter called “Combatting the Ds.” The “Ds” are: Depression, Despair, Despondency, being Dismissed, Discouragement, Doubt, being Discounted, and feeling Dead. These are all … Continue reading →

You are Mine – Max Lucado

In the children’s picture book “You Are Mine,” author Max Lucado builds on the theme he created with “You Are Special” and takes us on a return trip to the village of the Wemmicks, the small wooden people who were created by Eli, the carver. Having overcome the problem of the stickers in “You Are Special,” Punchinello now has a new obstacle. Everyone in town is obsessed with owning more stuff than everyone else. Boxes and balls are the objects to be desired, and the townspeople are selling all their other belongings so they can buy as many boxes and … Continue reading →

My Grandson is a Genuis! — Giles Andreae

In this charming picture book by author Giles Andreae, we meet the world’s most proud grandpa, who is eager to tell us all about his grandson, an active and precocious two-year-old. It appears this child can do no wrong. Pay no attention to the fact that he’s looking at a cat in a picture book while pointing at the dog – that makes no difference whatsoever. Grandpa is sure the child will be a scientist. Why, just watch the way he’s shoving a peanut butter sandwich into the VCR. He’s bound to be an electrical engineer or perhaps even an … Continue reading →

Building Self-Esteem In Your Children

The building of your child’s self-esteem starts early. Self-esteem means learning to accept who you are. It means realizing that you have imperfections and still choosing to love yourself. Each new accomplishment, large and small, builds on your child’s self-esteem. There are many ways parents can help build their children’s self-esteem including offering encouraging words. In 365 Ways To Help Your Children Grow, by Shelia Ellison and Barbara Ann Barnett, the authors offer several innovative ways to help your children build their self-esteem. For example, they recommend a Feel Good Notebook. Each member of your family receives a small spiral … Continue reading →