A well illustrated and encouraging read. Children will like the simplicity of this book, but also the fantastic message of adults in their lives being there for them and lifting them up with their words. A good book about relationship!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. I always leave honest reviews! Because You Believe in Me is a rhyming picture book about the courage we give to others through our words, and especially words given by adults to kids. Everyone can speak life and show someone they have support. You don’t have to be a parent to encourage another person. Get out there and empower the next generation with your words!

3.75⭐️ Rounded Up.

This is a children’s book which I requested from NetGalley as I always seek out books to read at the schools that help normalize differences as well as show representation so kids can see themselves in the characters.

For the positive. The illustrations are gorgeous! They pop off the page and kids will love them.
I also I like the over all message being delivered as well as the diverse characters depicted in the illustrations.

However, honestly there were some challenges. The biggest being that the language used seemed to be a bit beyond the target age for this type of story or at the very least at the later end of the 7-10 age range it is listed at. It seems a bit disjointed where if not for the illustrations it would be easy for kids to disconnect. And yes, I read it to an 8 year old who asked many times “what does that mean” or other questions. For instance it talks about “trying out for a team” but shows a group of ballet dancers getting ready for class. She laughed and said “you don’t try out for dance class”.

But over all it was a cute book with a positive message.


I am thankful to have gotten an eARC for free from Independent Book Publishers Association through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

Great book for parents, educators, and anyone in a child’s “village” to read to young children/students. This book focuses on building up young child, face their challenges, and celebrate their learning along the way. Very positive book to read to young children.

Thank you to NetGalley, National Center for Youth Issues, and Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for the advanced reader copy. This book was just published on Jan 9!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy

This book conveys a very powerful message to children... and probably adults too. This book was a pleasure to read, and it reminded me just how special young minds can be. I also enjoyed the illustrations in this book. Adults: I highly recommend you read this book, and then read it to the child in your life. They will be grateful!

The illustrator did a great job and the book itself doesn't feel overwhelming packed with information. I know this book would sit well with my 3rd grader who at times needs the reminder of what they are doing is enough and great.

First up is Because You Believe in Me by Amie Dean. This is a super sweet book that reminds us how powerful our words our, especially to the little ones in our lives. It gives examples of kids getting in difficult situations and remembering the words of grown ups in their lives to encourage and help them through it. It made me really think about how I speak to my nieces and nephews but also made me think maybe we should speak to ourselves and each other in this way too. I loved the acronym at the end of the book to walk through these examples.

This book was so wonderful! It shows great ways to provide confidence-building affirmations to help individualize what others may need to help them build their self-confidence. This also shows how to support another person who is going through these things to be a good friend. The illustrations fit the story perfectly as well. I would love to get a copy of this for my classroom when it is published.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for the digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased, honest review of the book.

A picture book for traditional nuclear families seeking to model good parenting.

While I love the parenting and mentoring tips in this book for young children, as well as the colorful and diverse characters, the intended primary audience appears to be adults not children. If you are an adult reader and are feeling overwhelmed by parenting or know a child who seems down-trodden or is struggling with their confidence, reading this book may help give you ideas on how to encourage them with the power of belief. Consider carefully whether or not to read this to children who do not have a traditional nuclear family or are struggling with family turmoil.

When you are facing things that seem too hard or confusing think about how your friends, family, and teachers would say to encourage you. And if you are the one who wants to be helpful how can you help? Great resource!
The illustrations by Maria Diaz Perera (Illustrator) are clear, basic, colorful, and show what is needed.
Well suited for reading WITH someone any age from age 6 and up including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
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Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the eARC! I love how this showcases the importance of others believing in you. I also like how they show many different aged people being each others cheerleaders. A great book to show self confidence and how the power of others believing in you can increase your confidence! I also enjoyed the colorful pictures throughout the book.

This is a perfect book for kids to remember their support system and that they can do hard things. The rhyming was cute and the illustrations are perfect. I like how each person in the characters lives supported them in different ways. I will purchase this book for my daughter. Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the illustrations in this book and the story being told. The book explains the importance of believing in your child and how it affects them.

As a parent to 3 boys, I really enjoyed this book. It is a great reminder to be encouraging to my children and not negative in the ways I talk to them. Even the smallest of uplifting phrases can make a big difference. I want my kids to believe in themselves, and this is a great little book to help them with encouragement. I really liked how there was a cute story, and then a page with tips for parents, teachers, or caregivers. I know, that sometimes I forget to be encouraging to my kids, and this book is a great tool to help remind me. I think this is a great read for any child or parent! Plus, the illustrations are very well done, and can be fun to look at for children.

First off, the artwork for this book is gorgeous! So colorful and fun throughout the book. I really enjoyed how the narrative rhymed and flowed very nicely. I thought it was great how it shows the children being built up from those who support them that they can achieve/do anything as long as they believe in themselves. It’s interesting how the author shows the self doubt to start within the certain character and how believing in themself brings out the best in them. Because You Believe In Me is a sweet story for children and adults alike! Thank you NetGalley for providing the ability to read this book.

5 ⭐️

I would 100% buy this book for my kiddo. Great message about learning to believe in yourself through all the situations that can make you anxious as a kid. The rhyming cadence made it quick and easy to read. The illustrations were cute and bright and had great representation.

Thanks to National Center for Youth Issues and Independent Book Publishers Association for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the National Center for Youth Issues | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for the opportunity to read and review this e-ARC: 'Because You Believe in Me by Amie Dean'. I am in no way associated with the author, illustrator and/or the publishers. All opinions are my own.

Publish Date: Jan 09, 2025

5 out of 5.

First I would like to commend the new cover, it's a lot less busy which is nicer. The illustrations by 'Maria Diaz Perera' are lovely and work well with the rest of the book. A lot of work has obviously gone into this labor of love.

I wish that I had had the kind of support talked about in this, it would have been nice to have had friends and good family.

This is the kind of book I would put into my kid's bookshelf or take to my school libraries in hopes of teaching positive influences. Belonging in only the best collections, 'Because You Believe in Me' is not only woke, but it's easy to read and decorated with exciting picture that will keep children entertained.

I thought that this book was a great - I loved that it is a really positive read that touches on emotions and anxiety through them facing some new challenges that they have not come across before - at a young age these can be really daunting, like joining a new class with students you have not met before.

The book is well written and some great images, it is well laid out and easy to follow and understand. It is nice, bright and clear and will be great for younger readers that need a confidence boost and some reassurance - after all, we do all need it at times.

This book would be a great addition to Primary School classrooms and for Teachers and Parents to use as talking points - the book is very much set up for this.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

This was such a cute book. Not enough books touch on emotions and anxiety, and I loved how this one did. Going to tell my school psychologist friend to get this book

Because You Believe in Me is a heartfelt and uplifting read that celebrates love’s transformative power. It is a great choice for readers looking for an emotionally rewarding romance that focuses on personal development and the significance of believing in each other. Dean successfully crafts a story that speaks to the heart, leaving a lasting impression.