second
to none.
Dare to see
when others
don't ...
Dare to speak
when others won't."
In this week that has shocked and saddened so many people in the world, this book is truly meant for all ages, I think. How can we ask our little ones to dare to dream big, to speak out, to fly higher when too many adults in their world refuse to do so?
It is a lovely message we want our children to hear from us. We want them to experience life in all of its possibilities. How can we not? Ms. Gutierrez' poetic text invites her readers to explore their own unique selves and embrace all that makes them special. It is a needed invitation, and the adults who share it need to take heart from its message as well.
There are many ways to be our best selves. We just need that reminder. Every double page spread encourages children to try what might seem impossible. Polly Noakes uses loose and lively watercolor and ink artwork to create sunny scenes that show children 'daring' to try to enliven their days with worthy pursuits.
"Dare to sing,
dare to dance.
Dare to have
a hand to lend.
Dare to be
your own best friend."
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