I Want You To Be You – Reviews & Endorsements

REVIEWS

Clinical Endorsements

"This is just such a great book to teach kids to accept their feelings, and it emphasizes that ALL of their feelings are OK...I highly recommend this one."
- Casey O'Brien Martin, LMHC, School Counsellor Whole Child Counseling

Whole Child Counseling review

"I used to be a social worker...this is the book you guys...I'm already reading it with Ken, she loves it, we're really big about talking about our feelings...and this book is perfect for that."
- Jillian Nesbitt @chitchatwithjill

Jillian Nesbitt review

"This valuable resource highlights the importance of children's mental well being, and is one that we are excited to offer to our families, professionally and personally."
- Eastside Play Therapy

Eastside Play Therapy review

"It teaches families what it means to be emotionally connected through a sweet and engaging story that highlights the importance of caregivers being with children's feelings, while also showing them that it is okay to feel all their feelings. I am excited to use this book in my Play Therapy practise."
- Sara Tarrant, BEd. MA, CPT, CCC, CTP, Growing Roots Therapy

Growing Roots Therapy review

"I love the way Laurie so naturally urges caregivers and children to feel all of their feelings and to understand that they're all normal...you know here at Happy Human Life we are full believers that we all need to be able to experience this full range of emotions so if that's something you're looking at learning more about or helping your kids learn more about this is the book for you."
- Jenille, OT & Greg, PhD
Happy Human Life

Happy Human Life review

Educator Endorsements

"Loving this sweet book by @lrobinbooks and how she communicates the message to young readers that we all have feelings and they are all normal! This was a great book to share with my first graders. It's a great addition to a classroom or home library!"
- Sara Apperson, The Primary Pal

"This is the cutest picture book that teaches kids that feelings are healthy, and that learning to name those emotions and self-regulate is a part of growing."
- Ashley Frampton @teachthemlittle

"This book is a must have! I bought 4 copies for all the little ones in my life. It is a narrative that we've been missing! It's great for social emotional learning, regulation, and self-awareness. Highly recommend for all who have children in their life!"
- Stephanie Zirino, Educator and Equity & Inclusion Consultant at Pembina Trails School Division (Winnipeg, MB)

June/July 2023 Issue

Thank you Winnipeg Parent for being chosen Book Selection of the Month! Thank you Sully and Chelsey for the wonderful review!

May 4, 2023 CTV Morning Live Winnipeg

CTV Morning Live Winnipeg with Rachel Lagacé on May 5, 2023

IG Reviews & Posts

@jillianharris Jillian Harris

@teachthemlittle Ashley Frampton Review

@jillian.harris Jillian Harris Review

@staceykasdorf Stacey Kasdorf Review

@staceykasdorf Stacey Weekly Favourite

@theprimarypal Sara Apperson

@mom_aldie Aldie Review

The Clipper Weekly March 9, 2023 edition

@ourbarnesyard Heather Barnes Review

@oliviathelibrarian Olivia, MLIS

@happy.human.life Jenilee

@heyyrach Rachel

@jilliannesbitt Jillian Nesbitt Review

@emersonsplayroom

More reviews...

Thank you for writing such a thoughtful book on feelings and mental health. What a beautiful idea and it's amazing for both kiddos and parents. We have read it over and over."
- Christine, mother of two

I just read the book to my daughters for bed. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that book!!"
@celinepearson

I always have felt like feeling emotions so BIG has been wrong. I think if I would have had this book as a child I would have felt so much safer to feel what I needed too. Now as an adult who's unlearning & rewiring their brain...this book is IMPORTANT."
@madie.fraser

Amazon Review (5 stars)
"Wonderful Book - Beautifully written! This is a wonderful book to read with young ones! Highly recommend!" - Trish

Amazon Review (5 stars)
"Engaging story - This book was a fantastic, engaging read with my two young children. They enjoyed the rhyming verses and the bright colorful images. This is a great book to include on your bookshelf and is a great way to explore feelings of all kinds. I highly recommend it!" - Morgan

Amazon Review (5 stars)
"I enjoyed as much as my kids - Really enjoyed the conversation this book opened up with my kids while we were reading, thank you. Hope this isn't the last book from L. Robin" - S.T.

Amazon Review (5 stars)
"Beautiful book - This is a beautifully written and illustrated book! It will open up wonderful and important conversations between children and caregivers about feelings... the big ones, the small ones, the good ones, the bad ones... and the ways in which we can share ALL our feelings with one another!" - Daniela

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I Want You To Be You

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