Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation -- Lauren Murphy Payne, Paperback

Young children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves and recognize their own worth--"not because of the things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have . . . just because I am." This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children helps them respect their bodies, acknowledge their own needs, and name their feelings. Just Because I Am invites little ones to love, accept, and feel good about themselves exactly as they are. A special section for parents, teachers, and caregivers includes activities and discussion questions to use with children.

Author: Lauren Murphy Payne
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 08/15/2015
Pages: 36
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781631980527
Age Range: 3-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 36021 / Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 138
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 149 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author

Lauren Murphy Payne, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice with 30 years of experience. She specializes in the treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Lauren has been a speaker at local, regional, and national conferences. She is the author and presenter of two video series: Making Anger Work for You and Anger as a Fear Driven Emotion.

She is the mother of two adult children and lives in Wisconsin with her husband.