By admiring her finer points and showing that she can take care of herself and have fun even when there's no one else around, a charming pig proves the best friend you can have is yourself.
This story focuses on a happy pig who likes herself just as she is. The story carries an important message of self-esteem. It also demonstrates that it's okay to make a mistake because you can always try again.
This is an incredibly engaging story because the pig's joy is infectious and will rub off on your little reader. The book's minimal text talks about happy subjects but does not leave out minor failures or ignore sadness. The pig also performs a lot of activities and rituals that will be familiar to your little one.
This was a really sweet book to share with my niece, Emily. She thought that the pig was cute and funny and especially enjoyed the section where the pig rode a bicycle. Reinforcing self-esteem is so important in these formative years, and I Like Me! is just about as straightforward of a message as you can get.
--Eve