The Beautiful Layers Of Me

This reassuring picture book is a heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance and identity. The story follows a young girl, Ameena, as she navigates the complexities of understanding her unique qualities and the beauty within them. Through an engaging narrative, she learns to embrace her differences and celebrate the layers that make her who she is. The watercolor and pencil illustrations beautifully complement the text, featuring vibrant colors, Indo-Caribbean cultural details, and expressive characters that enhance the emotional depth of the story. Some unfamiliar words are defined at the beginning of the book.
Title: The Beautiful Layers Of Me
Author: Sophia Payne
Illustrator
: Ruchi Mhasane
Publisher
: Candlewick Press
Copyright
: 2025
Original Language
: English
Original Publisher
: Walker Books Ltd, UK
Original Copyright
: 2025
ISBN
: 978-1-5362-4289-8
Hardcover pages
: 40
Age range
: 3-7
Genre
: Picture Book
Book setting
: India
Author’s ethnicity
: British Guyanese
Author’s residence
: Germany
Illustrator’s ethnicity
: Indian,
Illustrator’s residence
: India
Subjects
: Clothing, Culture, Diversity, Indo-Caribbean, Weddings, Pride, Salwar kameez, Sari, Traditions

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