Return to flip book view

Laurie Turnbull (L. Robin)(204) 960-6032Lrobinbooks@gmail.comwww.lrobinbooks.com @lrobinbooksContact Author"Heartwarming book -Such a well writtenchildren’s book. I lovehow it normalizes allfeelings - happy, sad,anxious, mad, excited!Great reminder forchildren (and parents)that it’s ok to not behappy all the time."- Parent of twoI Want You To Be You, writtenin rhyming verse, is intendedto help in creating a safeshared space between childand caregiver to openly talk about all feelings. The popular expression “I want you to behappy!” has goodintentions, but failsto capture the whole message we really want our kidsto know……I want you to be you.

"All these feelings arenormal,Don't just save happyones for me."L. ROBINI Want You To Be You Educator ReviewsClinician ReviewsI Want You To Be Youis important to schoolcommunities because itshares an important messageabout emotional well beingand mental health.Normalizing and sharing allfeelings is essential for ouryouth, along with lettingthem know we are here forall their emotions.Brandon, Winnipeg, and Prairie Rose School Divisions all purchased copiesfor every K-8 schoolwithin their divisions.River East TransconaSchool Divisionpurchased enoughcopies of I Want You ToBe You for theirKinderlinks programparticipants. Benefits for schools include:Enhancing emotional literacyA valuable resource to supportemotional development Fostering a culture of empathy,understanding, and inclusivity Providing for a future with greatersocial/emotional competenciesrequired for success“A Special Read - I have thoroughlyenjoyed sharing this book with my youngfamily. It has sweet characters that mykids can relate to. It easily emphasizesthe idea that kids can share how theyare doing and how they are feeling andthat I will listen. Its message is asimportant to adults. It’s ok to not be ok.”J K (Educator)“It is okay to have big emotions! ‘I WantYou To Be You’ is an excellent book! Ibought it for my 6 year oldgranddaughter and she loves it. She hasbeen reading it over and over, and lovesthe pictures. I am a mother, grandmotherand have been an educator for over 26years. I feel that this book is a lovely wayto help young ones better understandtheir big emotions, as well as to love andaccept themselves as the preciouschildren they are.”Dey (Educator)“A must have for all little ones (and big!).This book is a must have! I bought 4copies 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. Highlyrecommend for all who have children intheir life!”Stephanie Zirino (Educator)“This is the cutest picture book thatteaches kids that feelings arehealthy, and that learning to namethose emotions and self-regulate isa part of growing.”Ashley Frampton@teachthemlittle“Loving this sweet book by@lrobinbooks and how shecommunicates the message to youngreaders that we all have feelingsand they are all normal! This was agreat book to share with my firstgraders. It’s a great addition to aclassroom or home library!”Sara Apperson@theprimarypal

"All these feelings arenormal,Don't just save happyones for me."L. ROBINI Want You To Be You Educator ReviewsClinician ReviewsI Want You To Be Youis important to schoolcommunities because itshares an important messageabout emotional well beingand mental health.Normalizing and sharing allfeelings is essential for ouryouth, along with lettingthem know we are here forall their emotions.Brandon, Winnipeg, and Prairie Rose School Divisions all purchased copiesfor every K-8 schoolwithin their divisions.River East TransconaSchool Divisionpurchased enoughcopies of I Want You ToBe You for theirKinderlinks programparticipants. Benefits for schools include:Enhancing emotional literacyA valuable resource to supportemotional development Fostering a culture of empathy,understanding, and inclusivity Providing for a future with greatersocial/emotional competenciesrequired for success“A Special Read - I have thoroughlyenjoyed sharing this book with my youngfamily. It has sweet characters that mykids can relate to. It easily emphasizesthe idea that kids can share how theyare doing and how they are feeling andthat I will listen. Its message is asimportant to adults. It’s ok to not be ok.”J K (Educator)“It is okay to have big emotions! ‘I WantYou To Be You’ is an excellent book! Ibought it for my 6 year oldgranddaughter and she loves it. She hasbeen reading it over and over, and lovesthe pictures. I am a mother, grandmotherand have been an educator for over 26years. I feel that this book is a lovely wayto help young ones better understandtheir big emotions, as well as to love andaccept themselves as the preciouschildren they are.”Dey (Educator)“A must have for all little ones (and big!).This book is a must have! I bought 4copies 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. Highlyrecommend for all who have children intheir life!”Stephanie Zirino (Educator)“This is the cutest picture book thatteaches kids that feelings arehealthy, and that learning to namethose emotions and self-regulate isa part of growing.”Ashley Frampton@teachthemlittle“Loving this sweet book by@lrobinbooks and how shecommunicates the message to youngreaders that we all have feelingsand they are all normal! This was agreat book to share with my firstgraders. It’s a great addition to aclassroom or home library!”Sara Apperson@theprimarypal

"All these feelings arenormal,Don't just save happyones for me."L. ROBINI Want You To Be You Educator ReviewsClinician ReviewsI Want You To Be Youis important to schoolcommunities because itshares an important messageabout emotional well beingand mental health.Normalizing and sharing allfeelings is essential for ouryouth, along with lettingthem know we are here forall their emotions.Brandon, Winnipeg, and Prairie Rose School Divisions all purchased copiesfor every K-8 schoolwithin their divisions.River East TransconaSchool Divisionpurchased enoughcopies of I Want You ToBe You for theirKinderlinks programparticipants. Benefits for schools include:Enhancing emotional literacyA valuable resource to supportemotional development Fostering a culture of empathy,understanding, and inclusivity Providing for a future with greatersocial/emotional competenciesrequired for success“A Special Read - I have thoroughlyenjoyed sharing this book with my youngfamily. It has sweet characters that mykids can relate to. It easily emphasizesthe idea that kids can share how theyare doing and how they are feeling andthat I will listen. Its message is asimportant to adults. It’s ok to not be ok.”J K (Educator)“It is okay to have big emotions! ‘I WantYou To Be You’ is an excellent book! Ibought it for my 6 year oldgranddaughter and she loves it. She hasbeen reading it over and over, and lovesthe pictures. I am a mother, grandmotherand have been an educator for over 26years. I feel that this book is a lovely wayto help young ones better understandtheir big emotions, as well as to love andaccept themselves as the preciouschildren they are.”Dey (Educator)“A must have for all little ones (and big!).This book is a must have! I bought 4copies 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. Highlyrecommend for all who have children intheir life!”Stephanie Zirino (Educator)“This is the cutest picture book thatteaches kids that feelings arehealthy, and that learning to namethose emotions and self-regulate isa part of growing.”Ashley Frampton@teachthemlittle“Loving this sweet book by@lrobinbooks and how shecommunicates the message to youngreaders that we all have feelingsand they are all normal! This was agreat book to share with my firstgraders. It’s a great addition to aclassroom or home library!”Sara Apperson@theprimarypal

Laurie Turnbull (L. Robin)(204) 960-6032Lrobinbooks@gmail.comwww.lrobinbooks.com @lrobinbooksContact Author"Heartwarming book -Such a well writtenchildren’s book. I lovehow it normalizes allfeelings - happy, sad,anxious, mad, excited!Great reminder forchildren (and parents)that it’s ok to not behappy all the time."- Parent of twoI Want You To Be You, writtenin rhyming verse, is intendedto help in creating a safeshared space between childand caregiver to openly talk about all feelings. The popular expression “I want you to behappy!” has goodintentions, but failsto capture the whole message we really want our kidsto know……I want you to be you.

Laurie Turnbull (L. Robin)(204) 960-6032Lrobinbooks@gmail.comwww.lrobinbooks.com @lrobinbooksContact Author"Heartwarming book -Such a well writtenchildren’s book. I lovehow it normalizes allfeelings - happy, sad,anxious, mad, excited!Great reminder forchildren (and parents)that it’s ok to not behappy all the time."- Parent of twoI Want You To Be You, writtenin rhyming verse, is intendedto help in creating a safeshared space between childand caregiver to openly talk about all feelings. The popular expression “I want you to behappy!” has goodintentions, but failsto capture the whole message we really want our kidsto know……I want you to be you.