I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots

by Lid'ya C. Rivera (Author) Niña Mata (Illustrator)

I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

"Highly recommended." --School Library Journal

A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid'ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata!

This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller, and I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes.

Includes a personal letter from the author and facts about vitiligo.

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$19.99

Kirkus

Much-needed encouragement to love the skin we're in.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 4--A lovely ode to the beauty of those with vitiligo is showcased in this rhyming picture book. An endearing nameless narrator takes readers through the various reasons why she "absolutely positively love my spots!" Her enthusiasm for everyday activities along with smiling faces of friends and family creates a sense of joy that permeates the book. When the narrator mentions unkind questions from other children, her parents are there reaffirming her beauty and her spirit. Bright colors along with a vast array of fine details makes this an excellent choice for patrons of all ages. VERDICT Highly recommended for all picture book collections.--Maria Graybosch

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063119970
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
June 06, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV009120 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Body
JUV074000 - Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Library of Congress categories
Self-confidence
Picture books
Stories in rhyme
Vitiligo

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