Why Not You? - Hardcover

Ciara; Wilson, Russell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593374401 ISBN 13: 9780593374405

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2022

Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams!
 
Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re so strong! You are perfect and important—you and all your gifts belong!
 
We all have big dreams! Sometimes it’s hard to imagine our big dreams coming true. But what if someone saw all the amazing and spectacular parts of us—our winning smiles, our fancy feet, our warm hearts—and asked, “Why not you?”
 
Whether it’s becoming a football player or a pop star or the president or a scientist: Why not you?
 
In this picture book debut, superstars Ciara and Russell Wilson encourage readers to see themselves achieving their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. It’s a lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and daring to shoot for the stars.

About this title

About the Author

CIARA and RUSSELL WILSON are activists, philanthropists, and parents of three wonderful children. Ciara is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, dancer, model, and actress. Russell is an American football quarterback and has been to eight Pro Bowls, started in two Super Bowls, and won Super Bowl XLVIII. Together, the Wilsons lead the Why Not You Foundation, an organization dedicated to motivating, empowering, and preparing today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. Find Ciara and Russell on Instagram and Twitter at @Ciara and at @dangerusswilson.
 
Jessica Gibson is an illustrator from Detroit who has loved drawing since she was a little girl. A love for animals, traveling, and reading has always inspired her and led to a career illustrating children’s books. Jessica illustrates picture books, spot pieces, packaging design, and surface patterns, all of which she hopes capture her sense of fun. Find Jessica on Instagram and Twitter at @jessiedrawz and online at jessicamgibson.com.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2-This book resets readers' visions of their future selves, whether that future is imminent or off in the distance. A simple construct helps children draw a line between their big dreams and where they are now. The authors' advice starts with, "Why not you?" and offer career suggestions that include "athlete, author, singer, or the captain of a crew." The text tells children they are gifted and strong and that they need to persevere through any obstacles. This brightly colored, digitally illustrated picture book is a valuable reminder that all children are special and have what it takes to achieve their dreams. The spreads feature lively scenes with characters of varied skin tones and facial features. The two main characters visible on the cover and throughout the book both have brown skin. The rhyme scheme of the lines makes this a great read-aloud or group read sure to engage all listeners. VERDICT A beautifully illustrated reminder about one's own strengths that's a perfect purchase for libraries.-Myiesha Speightα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593374401
• ISBN 13: 9780593374405
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gibson Jessica
• Number of pages: 32