When I Grow Up I Want to Be Me

by Sandra Magsamen, Sandra Magsamen (Illustrator)

Overview

Renowned creator Sandra Magsamen brings girls of every age an extraordinary celebration of individuality and self-love in this reimagined picture book edition of her beloved backlist classic!

I'll be anything I imagine I can be. I'll be happy with who I am and what I see.

Every page of this inspirational book includes vibrant, full-color illustrations representing girls of different backgrounds. This beautiful ode to self-love encourages girls of all ages to love and appreciate everything about themselves, inside and out. Through stirring and affirmational text, Sandra Magsamen offers a truthful and loving message. This book offers girls everywhere a reminder of the beauty and strength that resides inside of them.

A stunning new picture book edition of this beloved backlist treasure from one of our most celebrated creators Sandra Magsamen!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546141686
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	04/15/2025
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sandra Magsamen is the author and illustrator of many books for young children, including the picture book When I Grow Up I Want to Be Me, as well as a number of bestselling novelty titles, including Everybody Goes Nighty-Night, named a Best Board Book of 2018 by The Children's Book Review; Baby Love; I Love You, Little Pumpkin; and Peek-a-Boo, I Love You. As an artist, an art therapist, and a mom, she uses her creativity to remind people to express themselves and connect with others. Her lifestyle brands, products, and books are sold worldwide. Visit her at sandramagsamen.com.

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
Noted artist and bestselling author Sandra Magsamen inspires girls to grow up confidently and independently in an interactive book that's strong in message and serene in delivery. Filled with powerful maxims and pithy aphorisms, this triumph will have girls eagerly promising that "When I grow up I'll follow my dreams, believe in magic, and reach for the stars," and later, "I'll be anything I imagine I can be. I'll be happy with who I am and what I see." Magsamen's bold yet soothing art -- showing girls playing outside, connecting with the earth and sky, and rejoicing the heart -- is the perfect enhancement for the celebratory message. As an added bonus, this winning book includes such hands-on features as a girl who does cartwheels as she "learn[s] about life from other points of view" and a starry sticker page. With this exuberant affirmation of self in hand, girls will be cheering themselves on as they look toward the possibilities of life. Shana Taylor