This was a cute story about being happy and comfortable in your own skin! It shows several different families and how each is different. We’re all a mix (or recipe!) of our parents and we’re each just right! This speaks perfectly to young children who may feel left out because they look one way or another in comparison to their peers but inside we’re all made the same.

Excellent job of illustrating the authors story and for providing a song that goes along with the story. The book is very visually appealing for young readers. The book embraces everybody's differences and celebrates how they were made (tall, freckles, shades of skin, glasses, silly, etc). There is a song in the beginning of the book that you can actually listen to by scanning a QR code. The song and book really focus on the beauty of brown skin, but they do reference all skin colors.

Thank you to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advanced reader copy. This book is set to publish on May 6, 2025.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy
I loved this book because I have always struggled with confidence and self esteem, and I think it is a very important lesson to teach children. I also loved the illustrations. If I had a kid, I would read them this book.

A book addressing how children should feel comfortable in their own skin color even if other children may try to present it as abnormal.

This is such a beautiful children's book! The images are amazing, and the text is super cute. I think this is such a great way of making children understand each of them are beautiful in their own way.

I don't usually read such small children's books, but I accidentally applied for this one, and, somehow got it. And if this opportunity showed, well, I took it! And it was worth it! I loved it very much and I'm actually thinking of buying this book for my nieces when it comes out!

What a sweet book - such a great message about inclusivity an embracing our differences. I love that it comes with a song!

Quick Summary: A children's book focused on self-acceptance

My Review: You're Beautiful by Mauli Bonner and Chantel Bonner is a children's fiction book scheduled for release in May 2025. It features the art work of Gigi Moore.

About the Book: "When a young girl faces hurtful comments about the color of her brown skin, her compassionate parents share with her a cherished lullaby about her beauty both inside and out."

In My Own Words: A beautiful, little girl is questioned about her appearance while on the playground. She speaks with her family about it. They help her to see just how special she and others are.

My Final Say: This is a cute and colorful book with a positive message. The story is sweet and uplifting. The art work is spectacular. The colorful characters immediately drew this reader in. I loved the diversity.

Other: This would be fantastic as a family read aloud, as a library book club read, and as a child's gift.

Rating: 4.25/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Kids (ages 4-8)
Cover: +
Illustrations: +
Status/Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sincere appreciation is extended to the authors, to the illustrator, to the publisher (Shadow Mountain Publishing | Shadow Mountain), and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. It was a pleasure to review this work.

Thank you for granting my wish to read and review this ARC!

First off, the illustrations are beautiful. The colors and artwork are vibrant and eye catching. I enjoyed the uplifting of different races, ethnicities and sizes. It would have been nice to include different abilities too! Overall, this was a fun, inclusive read. Great job.