My Way to Being Me: An Inspirational Kids' Book About Building Confidence and Developing a Growth Mindset for Ages 3-8

Help children build confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-love-one empowering moment at a time.

My Way to Being Me is a heartwarming, rhyming picture book that helps children navigate big feelings, build healthy self-esteem, and embrace who they are. Through everyday experiences-from messy mornings and trying new hobbies to dance recitals and self-doubt-Melissa learns that she doesn't need sparkly dresses or perfection to shine. What matters most is showing up with kindness, courage, and confidence in who she is.

Part of Elizabeth Cole's popular My Way series, this inspiring story blends practical social emotional learning (SEL) with meaningful messages about self-worth, inner beauty, and resilience. It's a perfect pick for parents and educators looking for confidence building books for kids, growth mindset books for kids, or children's books about emotions that go beyond the basics.

Why Kids, Parents, and Educators Love This Book:

• Teaches practical SEL skills: Helps kids manage emotions, stay mindful, and bounce back after setbacks with grace.
• Celebrates self-expression and confidence: Encourages children to try new things, speak kindly to themselves, and trust their own path.
• Supports healthy self-image and resilience: Perfect for children navigating comparison, frustration, or self-doubt.
• Ideal for preschool and early elementary students: A relatable, empowering read for children ages 3-8.
• Written in lyrical rhyme: Keeps young readers engaged and supports emotional literacy through rhythm and repetition.
• Includes a confidence-boosting coloring page and self-esteem building activities to reinforce key takeaways in daily life.