For every child who has ever had doubts (in other words, a universal audience), self-esteem expert and loving mom Diana Loomans (www.dianaloomans.com) has taken the breathtakingly inviting art of wandering creator Kim Howard and turned into the word-of-mouth sensation The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-esteem. With each bright and charming page, we meet another friendly animal who politely introduces themselves before expounding upon the way that they have come to see themselves (and others) as lovable while encouraging readers of all ages to follow suit. From the courageous Lawrence Lion (“Larry” to friends 😉 ) and the curious Elena Elephant to the playful explorers Bobbi and Billy Bear and the accepting Daniel Dolphin, this magical menagerie mentions myriad means of caring for and about yourself and seeing yourself as having value and being loved and also shows how it can be ok sometimes to pull your head inside your “shell” like Tanya Turtle and “find a quiet place…where everything is well.” These are lessons we all can use told in ways that are friendly, fun, and well…lovable!
(Available at www.newworldlibrary.com)
– Matt Robinson
