The Very First You

The Very First You is a book on embracing uniqueness and recognizing the joy that individuality brings to the world, from the author of My Shadow is Pink.

It's not just the shape of your nose or your ears, or the way you laugh and sing, it's the combination of all these elements that make you unique.

From the social media sensation Scott Stuart, who rocketed to fame after posting a video of himself and his son both dressed as Frozen's Elsa, comes this must-have picture book for all young readers.

Encompassing children from different backgrounds and told in humorous rhyme, The Very First You is a bright, bold and completely irresistible read-aloud book covering important themes of self-acceptance, diversity, and equality.

Nobody has ever smiled your smile, or ran the way that you run. The chances of you being born as you are were 400 trillion to one.

Scott Stuart is a writer, illustrator and designer who still watches kids' movies when his son is not around. He is passionate about dismantling gender stereotypes and empowering children to follow their own unique path. Scott's stories and his uplifting online presence has attracted over 250K followers and 8M likes on TikTok. Scott's own path has led him to an assortment of passions, including rugby, dancing, midnight rodeos and karaoke. Scott has also published How to Be a Real Man with Hardie Grant Children's Publishing and previously My Shadow is Pink.