If I Had a Giant Toe: A Children's Book About Self-Esteem - Softcover

Clark, Jill D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 172683218X ISBN 13: 9781726832182

Publisher: Independently published, 2018

Synopsis

Awarded "Certified Great Read" by Acclaimed Kids and Family Podcast "Reading with Your Kids"

We're perfect! Each and every one!

Travel alongside the imaginative little girl in this silly, whimsical, poetic, laugh out loud children's book as she considers the what ifs.

What if I had a giant toe? Would I swing like a monkey in a zoo? Jump higher than a kangaroo? Outswim a dolphin in a pool? Or outrun all the kids at school? Would that little piggy go to the market (or eat roast beef)? Would my socks still fit?

In the end, I'm glad I'm me,
the way that I was made to be.

But we are all unique, you see,
from giant toes to ten or three,
eleven, eight, or five or none--
We're perfect! Each and every one!

This silly, yet meaningful, picture book reminds us that our bodies are created the way we were meant to be (no matter what our toes look like), and we wouldn't want it any other way. Now it's time to celebrate it!

Poetry Likened to Shel Silverstein

"It took me back to when I was young and my uncle would read us all Shel Silverstein. I loved it! I am a huge fan of children's poetry, and it can be very hard finding well written and meaningful work. This was both." Bridget, Kindergarten Teacher 

About this title

From the Author

Jill is an outdoor-loving, Netflix-binging, friend and family-obsessed parent of twins, Noah and Eleanor. She is married to her fabulous husband, Brent, and together they live in St. Louis, Missouri, with said goofball twins. Jill is an award-winning writer, and her work has appeared in chapter books, edited volumes, journals, magazines and blogs. All of her writing relates in some way to education.

Review

"What a beautiful way to encourage kids to love and accept themselves for who they are! The book definitely gets complete 5 stars for giving out such a powerful message with a simple and engaging rhyming picture book for little ones. With beautiful illustrations and a beautiful message, it certainly deserves the title of the Reading with Your Kids Certified Great Read!" --Acclaimed Kids and Family Podcast "Reading with Your Kids"

"This book is incredible! The author creates a whimsical, imaginative tale with rhythm and rhyme that also packs a powerful message. It inspires children to imagine what life could be like with a giant toe. And there are so many silly scenarios that occur, which made my children (4 and 7) laugh and giggle! But by far, the best part is the ultimate message from the book. You may imagine yourself different, and while that may be silly to imagine, really there is nothing better than being exactly who you are. It is an excellent message of loving yourself just as you are a message adults should hear just as often as the children we raise and protect." --Becky, Parent

"Really sweet book about loving and accepting yourself just as you are--such an important message to instill in kids at a young age. If I Had a Giant Toe is whimsical and playful--the illustrations are a fantastic complement to the strong, lyrical writing. My son requests it all the time--so don't just take it from me, the kiddo seems to like it too." --Claire, Parent

About this edition

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 172683218X
• ISBN 13: 9781726832182
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34
• Illustrator: Wilson Lynda Farrington