Summary: One of Cali’s bestie friends, Lyvia, is feeling pretty icky. Lyvia had to get glasses, and she is sure the glasses make her look yucky. Lyvia does not even want to wear them, but Cali has a better idea, and a great lesson to teach her bestie: you are be-u-tee-full for simply being you.
Review: 5 hearts from me and Abby
We were given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am going to start by saying that if you have children in your life you should read them this story. It is cute, funny, and it has a message that I think every child needs to know. They are Be-U-Tee-Full!
For those of you who don’t know my daughter Abby is 4 and she is a very good reader. She was so excited when I loaded this book onto the fire that she gets to use. She said she loves how colorful it is and how “fabulous they dress”. Her new favorite thing to say is hugglez! She sits and reads this book over and over she loves it.
I really enjoyed reading this book with Abby. The illustrations are amazing they make you smile just looking at them. They are so colorful and fun.
This story was fun to read but it has a wonderful message for your kids. It teaches them to love themselves and to boost each other up when a friend is feeling down. The focus is just on being your fabulous self. With as much bullying that goes on and how people can put others down it is nice to teach them early that no matter what they are amazing and to help lift others and let them know they are amazing.
I also liked that there was diversity between the friends in the book. I feel that also helps teach Abby a lesson about how everyone is beautiful and even if you aren’t exactly the same you still are all fantastic. You can be friends no matter of the color of your skin, or your hair, or if you are skinny or fat. It’s about the way you act and how you treat others.
Get this book for the child in your life and help to empower them!
Be-U-Tee-Full! (Cali and the BF Crew) ebook
Be-U-Tee-Full (Cali and the BF Crew) paperback
About the Author: Journi Roe created Cali and the BF Crew in her heart, drawing on her own experiences as a spunky little girl with big ideas to create heartfelt stories that would empower children such as her own. “The world of Cali and the BF Crew is filled with acceptance, love, and courage only a best friend can give you honestly,” Journi shares. “Cali is the best friend we all wish we had grown up with.”
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I am over the moon with butterflies and happy hearts with the fact your Abby loved the book. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, both of you!
#HUGGLEZ to Abby <3
Happy holidays,
Journi 🙂