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Daily journal for children aged 9-12 to promote self-knowledge, confidence, happiness and emotional well-being.
Children love to explore, born with a boundless desire to understand the world around them. While most of the outside world has already been mapped, there's a whole other world that has yet to be discovered, one that's accessible only to them: their own minds.
The Book of Me is a guided journal promoting self-discovery in children aged 9 to 12. With beautiful illustrations by Ben Javens throughout, the book takes readers on a journey inside themselves, helping them explore their mind, moods, imagination, bodies, and relationships.
Written in a warm and engaging tone, The Book of Me helps kids create a rich and unique self-portrait. There's nothing to get right or wrong here — just space for children to think, wonder, and discover more about themselves, through fun exercises including:
- Keeping a mood diary
- Writing down what emotion a song makes us feel
- Making up new words and their definitions
- Channeling Picasso by drawing an object or person in a new way
- Using shared knowledge to make friends
By writing, drawing, cutting out, and colouring in, children can begin to untangle the mysteries of existence and work out who they really are — and who they might become.
Combining psychology, philosophy, and sheer fun, The Book of Me introduces children to the vital art of self-knowledge, showing how it can help us grow into calmer, wiser, and more rounded human beings.
A brilliant birthday, back-to-school or "just because" gift for any curious, thoughtful 9–12 year old ready to get to know themselves a little better.
- OVER 50 FUN ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES help children develop self-awareness — no tests, no wrong answers.
- EMOTIONAL LITERACY encourages children to explore how they think, feel and experience the world around them.
- ENGAGING ILLUSTRATIONS BY BEN JAVENS invite kids to creatively explore mind, body, imagination, moods, relationships, and future.
- A STURDY PAPERBACK WITH FLAPS gives it the feel of a keepsake, not just another notebook — built to last and to be kept.
"This book is very inspiring for young children who want to take themselves on adventures and accomplish dreams. It gives you an idea of what your life will be like when you grow up. It makes you want to picture your life in the future and it gets your mind racing with ideas. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone but especially those looking for an adventure." Goodreads review
"Well thought of book, engaging for younger audience - I am very thankful for this book. I got it for my 11 year old, and after a month I see her build habits that other journals have so far failed to do. She keeps journaling every day, she seems to genuinely enjoy doing it." Verified Amazon Review
"The perfect self-discovery book for a pre-teen girl." Verified Amazon Review
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