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I am Smart, I am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! Is a board book perfect for starting the day off on a bright note. Ayaan wakes up not feeling self-assured, but along the way, his mother supports him in pointing out that he has friends, that he is smart, and that he can do hard things independently, like tie his shoes. By the time he is at school, he is ready to start his day confidently.
This book is in a board book format, but due to sentence length, topic, and detailed illustrations, it would appeal more to the target audience in picture book format. A board book signals the baby-preschool age range of the reader and Aayan’s feelings, and the help his mother gives is better for Preschool-elementary children who may be going through similar feelings about school.
Overall, this is a gentle way to show encouragement and remind kids, especially boys, that they are smart, blessed, and capable.