Being You

Powerful poems for positive thinking!
2023 City Kids Green Awards Winner

This collection of 50 poems will inspire confidence and courage, help children to overcome worries and spread kindness.

Beautifully illustrated, it is filled with poems for children to read alone or enjoy with the whole family.

With themes of friendship, self-belief, embracing change and celebrating people’s differences, it’s the perfect gift book for children to treasure.

From poet, Daniel Thompson, author of Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers.

About the Author

Daniel Thompson is a poet, storyteller, film maker and musician. His recent collection of poems 'Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers' has been an Amazon best seller in both humorous poetry for children and children's philosophy. Daniel is passionate about encouraging children to explore the philosophical principles behind self belief and inner positivity.

About the Illustrator

Julia Murray is an illustrator and designer living in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand). Her illustrations have been applied to books, packaging, clothing and advertising for clients such as HarperCollins, Garage Project, Huffer and Westpac. Her previous experience includes working as a magazine art director in London for ten years.