Book of the Month: Rock What Ya Got

With a catchy title and good message, I chose Rock What Ya Got by Samantha Berger to be December's Book of the Month. I liked how Viva didn't want to change despite her artist's thoughts at the beginning of the book. The rhyming text also made this book extra cute.

Summary: A child reminds everyone to embrace their own special something in this joyful expression of self-love. When a drawing of a little girl comes to life, she boldly declares that she doesn't want to be erased, or put into a picture that doesn't feel like her true self. Instead, she decides to speak up in a powerful way. 

 Ages: 4-7 years

"Rock what ya got and rock it a lot. Look at what is, not what is not! Find what is yours, and carve out your spot. Take it and own it and rock it-a lot!"

Messages of acceptance are always great for picture books and I thought this was creatively throughout using the perspective of a drawing and her artist. I could see using this book for a one-on-one discussion with a child about their self-esteem and it would also be beneficial for those little artists who tend to overly judge their work.