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My Clearest Me
'My Clearest Me' is a children's picture book on self-discovery, understanding and personal heroism. When Wynn overhears his teacher saying that he is very quiet, and that he might have no friends or let Dreams pass, the six-year-old wonders if he ought to be a different boy to fit the crowd.
Wynn climbs out of his room into the big night-world, and asks the stars and Moon if they have ever felt the need to be 'amongst the crowd, the rowdy heap?'
The night sky creatures send their opinions and advice to being one's clearest self. Wynn likes it, but worries that other children might not like his clearest self. So he tries to join them in making loud music ...
Will he be able to make friends with his clearest self? Will this quiet boy let his dreams pass? What if one of his biggest dreams is to play in the crazy circus? Will he fit?
Wynn's journey is written in rhymes and accompanied by brilliant paintings. Children aged 5-8 will love exploring his introverted yet bold world.
Wynn climbs out of his room into the big night-world, and asks the stars and Moon if they have ever felt the need to be 'amongst the crowd, the rowdy heap?'
The night sky creatures send their opinions and advice to being one's clearest self. Wynn likes it, but worries that other children might not like his clearest self. So he tries to join them in making loud music ...
Will he be able to make friends with his clearest self? Will this quiet boy let his dreams pass? What if one of his biggest dreams is to play in the crazy circus? Will he fit?
Wynn's journey is written in rhymes and accompanied by brilliant paintings. Children aged 5-8 will love exploring his introverted yet bold world.
29 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2011
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December 11, 2011
A classic. This was my first thought after I read my review copy of My Clearest Me by Claudine Gueh Yanting and Sarah Quek Rui Zhen. The second and third time I read the illustrated story, I confirmed to myself both times that “a touching classic” is a very apt description of the book.
My Clearest Me immediately reminds me of The Little Prince by Antione de Saint Exupery. In many ways, though, My Clearest Me is different. It introduces Wynn, a black-haired six-year-old boy, who overhears his teacher telling his mother about (1) him being very quiet (2) so he might have no friends and (3) might let dreams pass. Wynn, curious and little and contemplative, wonders if he should be another kind of boy in order to fit in with crowd. Apparently, his perception of that crowd is limited--it’s rowdy and noisy.
He embarks on a touching journey of self-discovery and learns to accept and love himself for who he is. In his words, he said, “I love my clearest me.” By saying so, Wynn affirms to the world that he has found his voice and the answer to his personal question. To him, he knows who he is. His next question is, “Will the others like it, too?” This is answered in a series of moving experiences complemented with clear eye-catching drawings.
My Clearest Me’s story is written in simple original rhyme by Claudine Gueh Yanting and presented in colorful and vivid strokes by Sarah Quek Rui Zhen.
My favorite line in the book, among many others, is, “I am a breathing wind. A bout that flies and flows at night. I like being quiet and bold.”
Although it is a quick read, as a reader and reviewer, I have to read it a couple more times to get and drink in the message of the story, which is that of self-acceptance. If you decide to read this with your child, you will have to read it several times with him, too, as a subtle way of empowering him or her to decide what he or she wants to be and accept and be proud of that decision.
It is this particular theme that struck me because it is not meant for children only. Many of us adults are going through the motions of living without really finding our voice with the passion that Wynn has. Many of us adults are always on the go that we forget to pause, breathe, and take a minute to contemplate the world swirling fast around us.
Technically, it is recommended for read-together for children four years old and up and for read-alone for children ages five to eight.
For me, after stamping this with my five stars, I recommend My Clearest Me to all ages.
And I must add: savor each page!
Nancy @ Simple Clockwork
http://www.nancycudis.com
My Clearest Me immediately reminds me of The Little Prince by Antione de Saint Exupery. In many ways, though, My Clearest Me is different. It introduces Wynn, a black-haired six-year-old boy, who overhears his teacher telling his mother about (1) him being very quiet (2) so he might have no friends and (3) might let dreams pass. Wynn, curious and little and contemplative, wonders if he should be another kind of boy in order to fit in with crowd. Apparently, his perception of that crowd is limited--it’s rowdy and noisy.
He embarks on a touching journey of self-discovery and learns to accept and love himself for who he is. In his words, he said, “I love my clearest me.” By saying so, Wynn affirms to the world that he has found his voice and the answer to his personal question. To him, he knows who he is. His next question is, “Will the others like it, too?” This is answered in a series of moving experiences complemented with clear eye-catching drawings.
My Clearest Me’s story is written in simple original rhyme by Claudine Gueh Yanting and presented in colorful and vivid strokes by Sarah Quek Rui Zhen.
My favorite line in the book, among many others, is, “I am a breathing wind. A bout that flies and flows at night. I like being quiet and bold.”
Although it is a quick read, as a reader and reviewer, I have to read it a couple more times to get and drink in the message of the story, which is that of self-acceptance. If you decide to read this with your child, you will have to read it several times with him, too, as a subtle way of empowering him or her to decide what he or she wants to be and accept and be proud of that decision.
It is this particular theme that struck me because it is not meant for children only. Many of us adults are going through the motions of living without really finding our voice with the passion that Wynn has. Many of us adults are always on the go that we forget to pause, breathe, and take a minute to contemplate the world swirling fast around us.
Technically, it is recommended for read-together for children four years old and up and for read-alone for children ages five to eight.
For me, after stamping this with my five stars, I recommend My Clearest Me to all ages.
And I must add: savor each page!
Nancy @ Simple Clockwork
http://www.nancycudis.com
February 2, 2012
Wynn hears his teacher telling his mother that he is too quiet. She says she worries that he won’t make friends and he won’t be able to live his dreams. Wynn wonders if he should be loud and rowdy like the other kids. His mother tells him to be anyway he wants to be. Wynn still wonders if he should try to “fit in” and be more like the other kids. After wandering around and talking to the moon and the stars, Wynn decides he likes himself the way he is. He knows he will make friends and he will be who he wants to be.
I really enjoyed this book. I like Wynn because he’s not shy but he’s a quiet boy and he decides that he just likes who he is. He decides he shouldn’t be what others think he should. Sometimes I feel like I am quiet (like I like to read A LOT and that’s a quiet thing to do). I know how Wynn feels. The illustrations have a great amount of color and beauty and they go with the story well. I think it would make a great read aloud book.
I like what Claudine Gueh Yanting said about Wynn on the book’s website -
“Like Wynn, I tried fitting in with the crowd I was in, I tried raising a ruckus wreck, and I felt really tired afterwards. Worn out, lost, and still, darn it, rather small. Wynn is much cleverer. He accepts who he is and enjoys what he likes. “
I really enjoyed this book. I like Wynn because he’s not shy but he’s a quiet boy and he decides that he just likes who he is. He decides he shouldn’t be what others think he should. Sometimes I feel like I am quiet (like I like to read A LOT and that’s a quiet thing to do). I know how Wynn feels. The illustrations have a great amount of color and beauty and they go with the story well. I think it would make a great read aloud book.
I like what Claudine Gueh Yanting said about Wynn on the book’s website -
“Like Wynn, I tried fitting in with the crowd I was in, I tried raising a ruckus wreck, and I felt really tired afterwards. Worn out, lost, and still, darn it, rather small. Wynn is much cleverer. He accepts who he is and enjoys what he likes. “
April 7, 2012
This book is about self-acceptance. Wynn a sweet six year old boy overhears his teacher say he is quiet and does not fit in with the other children. So he goes on an emotional journey to discover himself. He tries to figure out how he can fit in with the noisy rowdy classmates. Maybe, just maybe he can join in on their games and still be himself. I feel as if the story shows instead of him being traumatized by the comments made about him he analyzed his situation and overcame with flying colors.
This was a touching story about learning to fit in with the world but yet remain true to yourself. The illustrations clarified the story of this child's journey into the world of his peers. I loved this story.
Some of us are just introverts. I don't think it means we have some disability. It just means we are big thinkers. We can learn a lot about ourselves by interacting with others. It doesn't have to mean we loose who we are.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book 5 out of 5
Disclosure
I purchased a copy of this ebook for review. I was in no way compensated for this review it is my own opinion.
This was a touching story about learning to fit in with the world but yet remain true to yourself. The illustrations clarified the story of this child's journey into the world of his peers. I loved this story.
Some of us are just introverts. I don't think it means we have some disability. It just means we are big thinkers. We can learn a lot about ourselves by interacting with others. It doesn't have to mean we loose who we are.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book 5 out of 5
Disclosure
I purchased a copy of this ebook for review. I was in no way compensated for this review it is my own opinion.
March 9, 2013
The beauty of this book comes as much from the author’s choice of words as it does from the lovely illustrations and the story itself. In My Clearest Me, six-year-old Wynn’s teacher expresses concern that he might have no friends or let dreams pass him by because he is quiet. When Wynn overhears her worries, he begins to wonder: how is he “supposed” to be? He then embarks on a journey of self-discovery. By the end of the book he has learned more about himself, who he is, and who he wants to be.
In the author’s statement at the end of the book, Gueh Yanting, Claudine expresses her desire to “encourage children to be a little braver, to love themselves more, and to build their strongest world.” With My Clearest Me, she does exactly that!
In the author’s statement at the end of the book, Gueh Yanting, Claudine expresses her desire to “encourage children to be a little braver, to love themselves more, and to build their strongest world.” With My Clearest Me, she does exactly that!
April 30, 2014
I choose to give the book " My Clearest Me " five stars for a well written and illustrated and colorful loving book for young
children to help them to have a better image of themselves then they may at this time! I liked this story and I think most children should too. And hopefully their parents will also and will be supportive In this respect for their child who probably
needs this encouragement! As I just mentioned I feel that this is a very good book for a parent(s) to read to this or more children in their family who could benefit from this book! I received this book free in exchange for doing a couple of re-
views. Great work Claudine! By Angela
children to help them to have a better image of themselves then they may at this time! I liked this story and I think most children should too. And hopefully their parents will also and will be supportive In this respect for their child who probably
needs this encouragement! As I just mentioned I feel that this is a very good book for a parent(s) to read to this or more children in their family who could benefit from this book! I received this book free in exchange for doing a couple of re-
views. Great work Claudine! By Angela
April 21, 2015
"My Clearest Me" is a charming, poignant story about a child's discovery of his own unique and special place in this world. The illustrations are delightful and add a grace and beauty to an already special tale. I think this book is worthy of publication as it is, with any edits being so minor as to hardly be noticeable. The book would be a meaningful addition to any child's home or school library. I wish it were available in print, at the very least.
September 30, 2015
I really enjoyed this lyrical book. The words seamlessly float through gorgeous illustrations. I enjoyed following Wynn--a wise little boy--on his quest to discover his inner feelings about who he is in this world. I also love the giant, gentle moon that appears throughout. This dreamy book would make a wonderful bedtime story.
July 26, 2012
This beautifully written and illustrated children's book flows like water as you follow along with little Wynn on his journey to find himself in this ever shifting world. I thought this story was absolutely wonderful! ~ DMS
October 10, 2014
My Clearest Me by Claudine Gueh Yanting was absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed the lyrical style, soft rhythm, and quiet story line of the boy who wasn't loud and rowdy (I definitely identify!). My girls love it as a soothing bedtime story, and regularly want to read it. I definitely recommend it!
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