I Am! A Book of Reminders (I Will!)

“The words in this book are here to remind you how wonderful you are. Say them out loud or just to yourself,” enjoins declarative text at the start of this simple affirmation collection, a follow-up to I Will! Spreads present individual children repeating truths: “I am expressive!” exclaims text at the center of one boldly colored page, while the facing page shows a light-skinned child in a towel singing beside a bath. Medina’s thick-lined digital graphics go on to profile children with a range of abilities and skin tones smiling with satisfaction as they display calm, curiosity, humor, strength, and beyond to bright, confidence-inspiring effect. Ages up to 4. (Apr.)