In this empowering and heartfelt board book, girls of all ages are encouraged to dream big and be proud of who they are. shimmy baby s coot baby c rawl baby w obble. s tand, baby stand, and lead toward tomorrow From baby to toddler to big girl to teen to young lady, and finally, a confident woman, this lyrical, rhyming story teaches little girls to reach high, be bold, and love big at any and every stage of their life. Full of inspiring life lessons every parent strives to teach their child from day one, this story, written for little girls everywhere, is about growing up, loving yourself, and embracing your womanhood. Amika Kroll was born in Italy, raised in California, and destined for Colorado. She’s an elementary school teacher, mom, story time specialist, and children’s author. Ebony Glenn is a children’s book illustrator whose whimsical and expressive imagery can be found in Mommy’s Khimar and Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins , among others. Passionate for the arts and great storytelling, she lives in the outskirts of Atlanta with her family.