I Shine Like the Sun

'I shine like the Sun... I am precious like the Earth....' Sow the seeds of self-belief in your child at an early age with this transformative book of daily affirmations designed to build self-worth and confidence in young children. More than just phrases ? they are the seeds that grow into beliefs that can be returned to in times of self-doubt. A child who believes they are 'mighty like the wind' will face challenges with positivity and fearlessness. The beautiful collage artwork introduces children to the most powerful elements around them ? including the Sun, the Earth, fire and water ? and by asking them to repeat the accompanying affirmations, you are embedding self-esteem and a connection to the natural world. The highlight of the book is its built-in mirror to reflect your child saying the most uplifting affirmation of all: 'I love myself. I love my world. I am happy to be me!' . This is a positive tool for adults who want to impart in children a sense of self-love and love of the planet. . Low self-esteem impacts every area of a person's life. Introducing the idea of self-talk and self-love at an early age will help to establish positive mental health and the resilience to cope with life's challenges. . An affirmation mirror will make the phrases more impactful and the messages more powerful. What better gift is there than that of self-belief and the power to shine brightly every day? AGES: 2 plus AUTHOR: Alice Alderman is a British artist and art teacher whose life has had two overriding themes, illustration and working creatively with children. Becoming a mother has inspired Alice to create this book to bring joy and a positive influence to young children. She lives in South London.