Telling children they are loved, lovable and special — and reinforcing this message every day from the time they are born (or even before they are born) — instills a core of confidence which will stay with them as they grow.

Children should also learn at a young age to give themselves positive reinforcement. To help even the youngest child develop and practice the core building blocks of constructive internal dialogue, Sharon Penchina, C.Ht. and Dr. Stuart Hoffman introduce the I AM a Lovable ME! Series.

 “Positive habit-building beginning at an early age has a dramatic effect on the subconscious mind,” comments Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul and co-author of The One Minute Millionaire. “The beautiful affirmations in I AM a Lovable ME!, accompanied by brilliant illustrations, will draw parents and children to want to read this again and again.

Let this story and affirmations become a magical and joyful part of your child’s memories.” Each spread can be read alone, or the book can be read as a whole from beginning to end. The importance of family, healthy eating, exercise, imagination, being a good friend, and enjoying life are some of the things that are celebrated. The easy-to-read verse, brimming with vibrant imagery, will help children discover the goodness inside themselves so they can realize their fullest potential.

“I AM a Lovable ME! will be a favorite with the captivating bug that delivers catchy rhymes about the wonderful person they need to believe they are,” writes Ms. Marty Rice, a retired teacher and Border’s children’s book specialist. “It’s a great read-aloud and one that children will soon be reciting themselves.”