I Am Strong Just Being Me
Will be published approx. on 5. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-83891-801-9 (ISBN)
Description
A poetic story from Laura Dockrill (Angry Cookie, The Lipstick, Grey) that shows children that there are many different ways to be strong.
Is strong brave and fearless?
Does it always win a fight?
Does strong have a shouty voice?
Is it always right?
These are some of the questions that the inquisitive Bean asks their Nanna one day while in the garden. What follows is a stunning, lyrical exploration of strength and its many guises. From the power of silence to the strength of an embrace, this uplifting picture book offers an alternative to the stereotypes around strength, and encourages all children that they can be strong in their own way. The lyrical text is accompanied by Kip Alizadeh's gorgeous, evocative illustrations, which are a celebration of the natural world. Just like Today I'm Strong by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey, The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, and the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival, I Am Strong Just Being Me is a powerful picture book that inspires reflection.
Is strong brave and fearless?
Does it always win a fight?
Does strong have a shouty voice?
Is it always right?
These are some of the questions that the inquisitive Bean asks their Nanna one day while in the garden. What follows is a stunning, lyrical exploration of strength and its many guises. From the power of silence to the strength of an embrace, this uplifting picture book offers an alternative to the stereotypes around strength, and encourages all children that they can be strong in their own way. The lyrical text is accompanied by Kip Alizadeh's gorgeous, evocative illustrations, which are a celebration of the natural world. Just like Today I'm Strong by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey, The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, and the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival, I Am Strong Just Being Me is a powerful picture book that inspires reflection.
Reviews / Votes
An empowering and beautiful read about embracing the courage and vulnerability that make us human-and ultimately, learning to love ourselves. -- Lizzie Damilola Blackburn From the power of silence to the strength of an embrace, the uplifting story offers an alternative to the stereotypes around strength, and encourages all children to believe that they can be strong in their own way. Add on Alizadeh's beautifully evocative illustrations which celebrate the natural world and you have the perfect book to teach little ones to love themselves just as they are! * Lancashire Post * Endearing, timeless and filled with gentle affirmations, this is a perfect read-aloud for all ages. -- Sinead O'Higgins, InisMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little Tiger Press Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
202 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83891-801-9 (9781838918019)
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Persons
Laura Dockrill (Author)
Laura Dockrill is an award-winning writer from Brixton, South London. She is the author of picture books Angry Cookie, The Lipstick and, most recently, Grey, illustrated by Lauren Child. Her first book for children, Darcy Burdock, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of The Year Prize and the Carnegie Medal, and her young adult novel Big Bones was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 and earned her plaudits like 'Top 10 Literary Talent' from The Times newspaper and 'Top 20 Hot Faces to Watch' from Elle magazine.
Kip Alizadeh (Illustrator)
Kip Alizadeh is an illustrator and visual artist. When they aren't creating, they like to DJ, spend time with their cats, and play sports. Kip is queer, Iranian, and English, and lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Laura Dockrill is an award-winning writer from Brixton, South London. She is the author of picture books Angry Cookie, The Lipstick and, most recently, Grey, illustrated by Lauren Child. Her first book for children, Darcy Burdock, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of The Year Prize and the Carnegie Medal, and her young adult novel Big Bones was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 and earned her plaudits like 'Top 10 Literary Talent' from The Times newspaper and 'Top 20 Hot Faces to Watch' from Elle magazine.
Kip Alizadeh (Illustrator)
Kip Alizadeh is an illustrator and visual artist. When they aren't creating, they like to DJ, spend time with their cats, and play sports. Kip is queer, Iranian, and English, and lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland.