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If you were not you, who would you be? 

Maybe a whale in the deep blue sea?

Hank the pup is happy just being himself, except for one little problem—a tiny flea buzzing in his ear, telling him that he’s not good enough. What if he were a monkey? Or a bird? Or even a lion? Wouldn’t that be better than just being himself?

Sometimes it is hard to avoid the pressures to change who you are just to fit in. Will the flea convince Hank to be someone he’s not, or will Hank stay true to himself?

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I’d Rather Be Me is a wonderful celebration of individuality and self-expression. With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message, this book gently guides children to embrace their uniqueness with courage and confidence. An essential addition for any young reader’s bookshelf, inspiring them to shine bright in the world!

~Nima Patel, founder of Mindful Champs, parenting coach, and author of the picture book The Best You

Emily Peace Harrison is a children’s book author and has worked in higher education administration for nearly 20 years. She currently serves as the Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees for a private liberal arts college in Virginia. She is the author of the award-winning picture book I'D RATHER BE ME, an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and loves to visit students whenever she can to share her author experience. She is passionate about creating fun, entertaining stories for young readers with a positive message.

 

Emily is the mother of two grown sons and resides in Glen Allen, Virginia with her husband of 31 years.

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