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I Like You So Much! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language and art, New York Times bestselling author and disability advocate Heather Avis encourages all kids to confidently remember who they are is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!
About the author
Heather Avis is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, podcaster, and a Down syndrome advocate. She is the founder of and chief visionary officer at The Lucky Few, an advocacy organization dedicated to shouting worth, shifting narratives, and reimagining what it looks like when we create spaces of belonging. She lives in Southern California with her husband Josh and three kids, Macyn, Truly, and August and two Goldendoodles, Maeby and George Michael.
Juliana Eigner is a mom, born in São Paulo, who’s been doodling since childhood. She ditched the urban hustle during the pandemic and now lives with her daughter by the mangrove, spending her days surrounded by kids, paints, crabs, and bugs, with canoes and the beach as her backdrop. A pro illustrator for over two decades, she’s currently head over heels for crafting patterns, magazines, and loads of tales for children’s books.
Summary
I Like You So Much! A book celebrating what makes you, YOU! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language and art, New York Times bestselling author and Down Syndrome advocate Heather Avis encourages kids with and without disabilities to confidently remember that who they are—exactly as they are—is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!
Through captivating words and colorful images, I Like You So Much! celebrates all children in their unique features, characteristics, and abilities and reminds readers ages 4-8 that each child is lovable and likeable—just as they are! From their face to the way they feel, from their body to their brain, from the sounds they make to the ways they love and do their best. This book reminds children with and without disabilities, that they are likeable just as they are —and that who they are is enough!
I Like You So Much:
- Encourages children to be self-confident and secure in who they are—no matter what!
- Represents children of all abilities and showcases the beauty of diversity and differences in physicality and accessibility
- Is perfect for sharing with your little one at bedtime or in a classroom as a springboard for discussion on diversity and inclusion
- Is written by New York Times bestselling author Heather Avis and features beautiful artwork from Juliana Eigner
Join the fun as we celebrate the uniqueness and beauty in every child in your life with
I Like You So Much!
