Learning to Love Yourself: A Guide to the Best Children's Books about Self-Love

Learning to Love Yourself:

A Guide to the Best Children's Books About Self-Love

By Rachel Ann Dennis, MFA, Youth Librarian, Central Library

Learning self-love starts early, and picture books can be a wonderful tool for introducing this life skill to young readers. These stories explore the power of self-acceptance, celebrating individuality, and understanding the magic of personal growth. Each title serves as a conversation starter, prompting discussions about what it truly means to be an individual and how self-love forms the foundation for self-confidence.

Practicing Self-Acceptance

I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont

I Love My Body Because by Shelly Anand

I Believe I Can by Grace Byers

You Matter by Christian Robinson

I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd

Embracing Individuality

Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera

The Boldest White by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Quiet Karima by Nidhi Chanani

Butterfly Child by Marc Majewski