BE YOU!

In a gentle, friendly tone, author/narrator Peter Reynolds reaches out to listeners with words of encouragement and positivity in this guidebook of advice for young children. Without plot or characters, short declarations like "Be curious" and "Be kind" are followed up with brief, heartfelt explanations for listeners seeking to be themselves amid life's challenges. Original music matching the style of each exhortation differentiates the sections, heightening the inspirational effect and adding to the exuberance. A version with page chimes is included for reading along with the illustrated text, but illustrations, while they expand on the ideas, are not necessary to enjoy the uplifting message of this audiobook. S.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2020]