This colourful, rhyming board book celebrates and accepts each and every child, just as they are. Messages of love, acceptance, empathy, inclusion and diversity are paired with fun, unique hand-cut paper illustrations. This book will appeal to children and adults alike and sends the message we all need to hear -- be true to yourself! This book is printed and bound in Germany on FSC-certified sustainable paper. "With delightful illustrations and rhyming words that extol love, acceptance, honesty and authenticity, Always be You is a treasure to be enjoyed by children and parents alike. I will be giving this gem of a book to every new parent I know." -- Deborah Carlisle Solomon, author of Baby Knows Best: Raising a Confident and Resourceful Child, the RIE® Way "The beauty of this book is in both the simplicity of the message of authenticity, love, and acceptance, and in the unique dimensional visuals. A lovely book to remind parents and kids to be, and to be ourselves." -- Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, The Yes Brain, The Power of Showing Up , and author of The Bottom Line for Baby " Always Be You is a wonderful book. It is artfully crafted and clear in its message, yet filled with heart-touching nuance. You will love reading this book with your child over and over!" -- Ruth Anne Hammond, author of Respecting Babies: A New Look at Magda Gerber's RIE approach. "Parents and educators seeking a board book primer with a powerful yet bright, happy perspective on accepting others and handling emotions will find Always Be You artistic, accessible, and involving." - D.Donovan, senior reviewer, Midwest Book Review Ioana Stoian is a British-born paper artist and passionate advocate for respectful parenting currently living in Minnesota with her husband and two-year old son. Learn more about Ioana on her website ioanastoian.com