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You!
A life full of adventure first requires big dreams. And big dreams need big encouragement. From world-renowned author and artist Sandra Magsamen comes YOU!, offering inspiration and hope to readers from 1 to 100. Includes colorful, lively illustrations along with whimsical rhyming text that can be cherished in almost any setting.
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First published April 7, 2015
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December 30, 2017
At my work right now we are promoting this particular children's book and so I decided to read it to know what I'd be promoting. I did not, however, enjoy it. The first reason was because there wasn't any story to it. It was just page after page of encouraging sentiments about being yourself and being able to do anything, etc..without trying to convey these concepts through any sort of a story. This would only work for very young children. My other main dislike about the book was the art style. I've seen better illustrations in my time, and I know this is her particular style, but I didn't enjoy it. It seemed plain, poorly done, and uninteresting. People seem to like this book based solely on the sentiments it's expressing, which are great and definitely something children should learn and know about, but it wasn't enough to make me like it.
September 20, 2017
Love the philosophy in this quick little read! Words to live by!
June 6, 2015
You! Author Sandra Magsamen
This book is about words of encouragement, believing in yourself, dreaming big and pushing yourself. As long as you push yourself you can be whoever you want to be and do whatever you want to do.
The content of the book focuses on encouragement
This book can be utilized when children are having a hard time believing in themselves or if their stuck on a problem they are trying to solve.
This book is about words of encouragement, believing in yourself, dreaming big and pushing yourself. As long as you push yourself you can be whoever you want to be and do whatever you want to do.
The content of the book focuses on encouragement
This book can be utilized when children are having a hard time believing in themselves or if their stuck on a problem they are trying to solve.
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October 10, 2017Summary
Life is full of endless adventure and opportunity. This book reminds kids of that! This book instills positive self-esteem, encouragement, goals and accomplishments that can reach kids in all different forms. Children all want to succeed, and most likely want to do that in many ways. 'You!' is the perfect book that speaks to each child's individuality while bringing them together for common goal. This book would be great for beginning of the year encouragement for kids.
Activity
Create a "ME!" mural. In the middle of the page, write your name (get creative with it!). Then around your name, draw some goals you wish to accomplish in class this year. They can be in short term, through the end of the school year, or even things that you will take along with you for the future. After completed, we will all share some of the things in our mural with the class and discuss.
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Magsamen, S. (2015). You!. Naperville, IL. Sourcebooks, Inc.
Life is full of endless adventure and opportunity. This book reminds kids of that! This book instills positive self-esteem, encouragement, goals and accomplishments that can reach kids in all different forms. Children all want to succeed, and most likely want to do that in many ways. 'You!' is the perfect book that speaks to each child's individuality while bringing them together for common goal. This book would be great for beginning of the year encouragement for kids.
Activity
Create a "ME!" mural. In the middle of the page, write your name (get creative with it!). Then around your name, draw some goals you wish to accomplish in class this year. They can be in short term, through the end of the school year, or even things that you will take along with you for the future. After completed, we will all share some of the things in our mural with the class and discuss.
Citation
Magsamen, S. (2015). You!. Naperville, IL. Sourcebooks, Inc.
March 21, 2018
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There’s no story to this one, and the text all seems pretty trite. The text rhymes. The illustrations are all very simple, solid-colored figures and shapes on solid-colored backgrounds with graphics of question marks, hearts, and stars. There’s loopy text on one page and an illustration on the facing, no clever layout. The text tells me I can be everything I want to be—including someone who lives in a tree. That’s my favorite bit, because it’s the most imaginative, though it’s very possible that that line is included to have made the rhyme (“I think this line’s mostly filler”). I just don’t see the appeal of this book really.
There’s no story to this one, and the text all seems pretty trite. The text rhymes. The illustrations are all very simple, solid-colored figures and shapes on solid-colored backgrounds with graphics of question marks, hearts, and stars. There’s loopy text on one page and an illustration on the facing, no clever layout. The text tells me I can be everything I want to be—including someone who lives in a tree. That’s my favorite bit, because it’s the most imaginative, though it’s very possible that that line is included to have made the rhyme (“I think this line’s mostly filler”). I just don’t see the appeal of this book really.
May 9, 2018
***All questions answered by my 4 year old***
Do you like this book?
Mhmm! I like the human going into the tree. The pictures are really colorful! And it made me feel pretty like a kitty! (Finn proceeds to crawl around on the floor, meowing like a cat)
What's your favorite part of the book?
I like the boat with the heart. It's pretty and there's a star! It's like a starfish. I like the silly kitty, he's orange!
What do you think of the cover?
I like the heart and all of the blue.
Do you want me to read it again?
Not now.
What Momma Thinks...
I didn't really care for this book. I understand that it's supposed to be encouraging and such, but it was just a bunch of random sayings, it had no story, and didn't even flow well. The art was just kinda annoying. I feel like it would be great for under 2 year olds.
Do you like this book?
Mhmm! I like the human going into the tree. The pictures are really colorful! And it made me feel pretty like a kitty! (Finn proceeds to crawl around on the floor, meowing like a cat)
What's your favorite part of the book?
I like the boat with the heart. It's pretty and there's a star! It's like a starfish. I like the silly kitty, he's orange!
What do you think of the cover?
I like the heart and all of the blue.
Do you want me to read it again?
Not now.
What Momma Thinks...
I didn't really care for this book. I understand that it's supposed to be encouraging and such, but it was just a bunch of random sayings, it had no story, and didn't even flow well. The art was just kinda annoying. I feel like it would be great for under 2 year olds.
November 14, 2018
1.5 stars--Simple, Microsoft Paint-style pictures illustrate this book, which is really just a collection of "you can do it!" slogans. On one hand, it's obviously better to say encouraging things to a child than not; plus, they haven't experienced cold hard reality enough to know that "you can do anything" is usually a bunch of hot air. On the other, this book just feels like a cheap cash-in on people's sentiments.
January 31, 2018
I was browsing the shelves of Barnes and Noble and just had to pick up this book since it was on sale. If you are looking for a feel good book, then this is the book for you! I actually thought it would be perfect to get for the school counselors since it is all about being you and never stop learning, etc... It's a fairly simple book so would be good for all kinds of age groups
February 19, 2018
Trite phrases with a predictable, "You can do it," message combine with simplistic (almost "messy") illustrations to form a lackluster picture book. Oh, how far we have fallen from Dr. Seuss', "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
July 1, 2024
Some great messages in this one for the kiddos. I just can’t see myself waking up in the morning and hollering, Hip Hip Hooray! Every day is inviting me to smile and shine. That just ain’t me fam. No cap.
December 29, 2017
Quick little read with words to live by. Great gift for many occasions!
December 31, 2017
A bit cheesy but definitely supports a Growth Mindset concept.
January 16, 2018
Fun story about dreaming big for your life. The author makes the point to keep trying and becoming the best "you" you can be.
Could be a great graduation gift along with a story for young readers.
Could be a great graduation gift along with a story for young readers.
January 18, 2018
Very simple, cute illustrations much like a child might draw. Great message. A book for kids of all ages.
January 25, 2018
This book is cute for the preschool lot and for baby showers. But beyond the age of 4 or 5 this book will kind of lose traction.
April 7, 2018
This board book is about dreaming and doing even though you might make mistakes or change your mind along the way. Bright illustrations and a simple story.
May 8, 2018
Lots of words of encouragement about being yourself and believing you can do anything.
September 5, 2018
Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
December 30, 2019
Sweet book with a positive message. Growth mindset.
June 13, 2020
Amazing board book for all ages, I think it would make an excellent graduation gift. Loved it!
July 10, 2021
My heart belongs to one person 3
September 1, 2022
I needed to here some of these sentiments!
December 20, 2022
Love this book!!!!!
February 20, 2024
My youngest (age 5) picked this book to read. Full of positivity about being yourself each day.
January 28, 2026
some positive affirmations and encouragements throughtout. simple text and illustratons
February 8, 2018
Filled with positive thoughts! One of which, I find myself thinking about to start the day on a good note! Great, uplifting words for a young child.
April 12, 2018
I would like to use this book in my classroom because I enjoy the little reads and the inspirational, encouraging content! I could use this book as a transition tool and read a quick page as a way to have students line up and be inspired.
June 6, 2015
You is an amazing book. This book has many words of encouragement for children and adults. I think the author, Sandra Magsamen, is a genius to write a book of such magnitude for children. It focuses on encouragement. The S/E content this book focuses on is encouragement. I would use this book as a tool in the classroom to introduce the word encouragement and how we can show it toward our peers.
May 8, 2015
Simple text and illustrations. Shares a strong message of being ones best self. Will be adding to my end of 8th grade read aloud collection.
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