Beautiful You, Beautiful Me

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

Izzy's favorite place to be is in Mama's arms--skin to skin, safe and warm. One night, cuddled up on Mama's lap, Izzy notices something she's never noticed before: her skin is the color of chocolate, but Mama's skin is the color of sand.

When Izzy realizes she's different from Mama in other ways, too, she feels sad and confused. She wants to be beautiful like Mama! But Mama addresses Izzy's disappointment with a gentle, loving refrain: You're part of me, and I'm part of you. I'm beautiful like me, and you're 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 Spillett-Sumner's own experience growing up as an Afro-Indigenous girl. Lyrical text and warm, lively illustrations show Izzy's journey as she learns to celebrate the differences that make her uniquely beautiful, and the connection to her mother that transcends physical traits.

Author: Tasha Spillett-Sumner
Publisher: Owlkids
Published: 10/18/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781771474528
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 09/01/2022 pg. 102
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2022
Booklist 10/01/2022 pg. 64