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Why Am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose I Naomi Dunsen-White

Name: Why Am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose I Naomi Dunsen-White
Brand: Stories of a Colorful World
SKU: 9781955154086
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Awarded "BEST OF THE BEST 2021" (K-4) by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association.

"Why am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose" is a beautiful, inspiring picture book that invites children to consider their unique path and place in this world, leading them into a future full of possibilities.

It features stunning, full-spread illustrations that truly bring the meaningful words to life. Readers follow two children who wonder about their place in life and where the future will lead them. As they consider possibilities, the answers to the question, "Why Am I Here?" go from whimsical to meaningful as they are guided into fun considerations and positive realizations. This book welcomes pondering, hoping and dreaming!

Stressing diversity, unity and inclusion as strengths to overcome obstacles in their way, "Why Am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose" reminds children that regardless of their situation or surroundings, the ability of their bodies or the color of their skin, they EACH have a purpose that is BEAUTIFUL and a future that is BRIGHT. Discussion questions in the back of the book enhance comprehension and promote family discussion about the important topics of purpose, diversity, self-awareness and self-discovery!

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As a classroom teacher, I’d spent countless afternoons searching for stories where my students could see themselves and came up empty-handed. I was tired of books that treated diversity like a checkbox, or worse, turned childhood joy into trauma. So, I did what teachers do best — I built what was missing.

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