Included on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge list.
“A tale in diversity & individualism. It’s OK to feel & be different. Ideal for classroom reading.” – Get Ahead Kids
“A terrific green light of a book to strengthen kids’ self-awareness… A must read, wonderful bunch of little miracles between two covers” – Boomerang Books Dimity Powell
Being You Is Enough is the perfect antidote for the pressures of being a kid in this day and age.
This entertaining and refreshing book will inspire kids be themselves and stand up tall.
Kids will love the easy, upbeat style delivering deeper messages about self-acceptance, positive thinking and friendship.
This is the perfect conversation starter for parents, teachers or children on the issues that kids may be facing or trying really hard to avoid! Josh uses charming, cheeky and humorous drawings and messages to touch on topics such as:
- You don’t need to fit in
- No-one is perfect
- Everyone makes mistakes
- Always dream big
- You are not alone
- You are loved
Within the pages kids will revel in the serious and silly – and – discover the importance of being brave, confident and proud – even if that doesn’t fit everyone’s idea of perfect. The perfect pick me-up for children.
PRAISE FOR JOSH LANGLEY’S BOOKS
“Langley reignites inspirational literature” – Good Reading Magazine
Feedback from Parents
“An empowering book on how to feel great despite what your world throws at you.”
“There is not nearly enough of this types of literature on the market for adults and children alike.”
“It’s great to be able to share these life lessons with my kids.”
“Thank you for creating a book that is inspiring but also easy to read.”
“A wonderful collection of quirky, absolutely down-to earth wisdom.”
Kate Bellman –
The book was absolutely lovely. I had no expectations, nor did I even know what it was going to be about. I read it with my daughter, the day before her 7th birthday. It’s message was perfect with perfect timing. She has been carrying it around and reading snippets to her 3 year old brother.
Boomerang Book review – Dimity –
BEING YOU IS ENOUGH is a terrific green light of a book to strengthen kids’ self-awareness, acknowledge their need to ride unicorns and reinforce the understanding that they are loved and never alone. A must read, wonderful bunch of little miracles between two covers http://blog.boomerangbooks.com.au/best-picture-book-reviews-self/2016/06
Read Plus Book Review –
(Age: 4+) Highly recommended. Subjects: Wellbeing, Affirmations, Self Esteem, Positive Thinking. Always dream big, really big. Josh Langley understands the important things children need to know about self-esteem, how to cope with the pressures of everyday life and the power of positive thinking. BEING YOU IS ENOUGH is an engaging and inspiring book with down-to-earth messages accompanied by a simple, colourful line drawings. A great way to start the day, begin a morning at school, leave the bright, colourful book open at any one quote and start a rewarding conversation. Whether a child is undergoing a difficult time with his or her peers, experiencing thoughts of self doubt, or just needs a kick-start this book delivers affirming messages. BEING YOU IS ENOUGH. You are perfect just the way you are. We all feel awkward at times. It’s ok to be different. Eleven easy to read chapters explore the Important Stuff. Josh Langley core beliefs of celebrating the absurd and wonderful are simple and powerful messages. This book will have universal appeal, for families to share, in classes and preschools, for counsellors and the mental health profession to promote the central message of valuing our children and building their emotional well being. Rhyllis Bignell http://www.readplus.com.au/blog_detail.php?id=6684
LouLou –
I received a review copy of this colourful book from Big Sky Publishing, so thanks a lot. I immediately know I would keep it in the library in my classroom. It’s a great book to bring out and read to children from pre-school to mid-primary. Kids will want to get their hands on it as soon as possible too, I foresee. It’s very simple, very bright and very communicative. It covers a plethora of bad days and emotional difficulties kids are daily subjected to, while it teaches them to be brave, hopeful, wise, imperfect and caring. it encourages children to feel they are acceptable and cared for and ultimately much loved. ‘BEING YOU IS ENOUGH’ is a much simplified message of the type of encouragement usually found in Dr Suess books, which I love. Well done Josh Langley
loulouszalbooks review –
I immediately know I would keep it in the library in my classroom. It’s a great book to bring out and read to children from pre-school to mid-primary. Kids will want to get their hands on it as soon as possible too, I foresee. It’s very simple, very bright and very communicative. It covers a plethora of bad days and emotional difficulties kids are daily subjected to, while it teaches them to be brave, hopeful, wise, imperfect and caring. it encourages children to feel they are acceptable and cared for and ultimately much loved. ‘BEING YOU IS ENOUGH’ is a much simplified message of the type of encouragement usually found in Dr Suess books, which I love. Well done Josh Langley. https://loulouszalbooks.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/being-you-is-enough-by-josh-langley/
Brunswick Swams Mum –
Josh we saw you at the Brunswick Swams playgroup and my daughter just loves her book (she’s three) as we progress thru the chapters she’s now recognising the numbers and saying them aloud. She also said to her sister BEING YOU IS ENOUGH! Your book makes her little mind think, she keeps her listening the entire book, makes her laugh (poo!!) and I just wanted you to know how much she loves your book, thank you!”
bs_admin –
Eleven easy to read chapters explore the Important Stuff. Josh Langley core beliefs of
celebrating the absurd and wonderful are simple and powerful messages.
This book will have universal appeal, for families to share, in classes and preschools, for
counsellors and the mental health profession to promote the central message of valuing our
children and building their emotional well being.
Rhyllis Bignell – ReadPlus
bs_admin –
Langley reignites inspirational literature – Good Reading Magazine
bs_admin –
An excellent resource for discussing emotions.”
Books & Publishing
June –
Wonderful book for children A very well thought out, beautifully written and illustrated fun book for children that encourages their self-confidence. A great tool to instigate conversation with children about their self-awareness and their place in the world.
Daykat –
Great book for kids of all ages – Wonderful book for anyone of any age. Josh Langley captures perfectly the struggles kids have with self esteem and being “good enough”. Fabulous illustrations. Should be in every school library and in every kid’s bookshelf
Linda –
Such a fantastic book. Full of encouragement and acceptance. It certainly does touch the heart. Thank you for writing such a fabulous book it is so important for our youngsters to hear this important message of truth.
Sally –
I have an eight year old daughter, who is socially a bit awkward and a reluctant reader. She gobbled up Being You is Enough, took it to school to share with her class, cuddled it in bed, and read it multiple times