I'd Rather Be Me - by Emily Peace Harrison

About the Book

Hank is happy just being himself, except for one little problem-a tiny flea buzzing in his ear.. Will the flea convince Hank to be someone he's not, or will Hank stay true to himself?

Book Synopsis

If you were not you, who would you be? Maybe a whale in the deep blue sea? Hank the pup is happy just being himself, except for one little problem-a tiny flea buzzing in his ear, telling him that he's not good enough. What if he were a monkey? Or a bird? Or even a lion? Wouldn't that be better than just being himself?

Sometimes it is hard to avoid the pressures to change who you are just to fit in. Will the flea convince Hank to be someone he's not, or will Hank stay true to himself?

Review Quotes

"I'd Rather Be Me is a wonderful celebration of individuality and self-expression. With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message, this book gently guides children to embrace their uniqueness with courage and confidence. An essential addition for any young reader's bookshelf, inspiring them to shine bright in the world!

"I'd Rather Be Me is a much-needed, child-friendly antidote to the photo-filtered and social-media-worthy world we live in that glamorizes changing oneself to fit in or be cool. Our messaging to children should be to celebrate, cherish, and have confidence in their uniqueness, and this book does just that!"