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Written by Derric Gobourne Jr. Illustrated by Widz Illustrash
Written by Derric Gobourne Jr. Illustrated by Widz Illustrash
Am I special?
Yes, D. Of course, you're special. What makes you ask?
Well, my sister, Shanice, is special. She's so pretty. Her hair is so long. And she's smart. She always gets good grades. She's a really good dancer, too. Everybody loves her ballet dance.
Well that may be true, but you're my handsome little boy. And remember when you got an A on your spelling test last Friday? That sounds like one smart kid to me.
But what about my brother, Zion? He's very special. He's so funny. He tells the best jokes. He's really good at sports. He even won the MVP award in football. He has so many friends, too. Everybody loves Zion.
Well that might be true, but you make Mommy laugh all the time. I think you're the best at hide-and-seek. No one can ever find you. What about YOUR friends? All of them love you, I'm sure.
What about Daddy? He's very special. He's so strong. His muscles are humongous. He's so tall. I know he eats all his vegetables. And he's really brave.
He's not even scared of the dark.
Well, that may be true but you're my strong superhero. You can do five pushups in a row. Daddy may be tall, but he can't reach the small spaces you can. And you're the bravest six-year-old I know. You beat all the monsters when we play pretend.
But what about you, Mommy? You're very special, too. You feed me when I'm hungry. You make the best grilled cheese. You're so fun. You always play make-believe with me. And you can make anybody feel better. You always kiss my boo-boos.
Well that may be true but, you always eat my cooking. It lets me know you enjoy it. And it's easy to play with you because you have the best imagination. But, do you know what's best of all? You give Mommy the best hugs. They always cheer me up when I'm sad.
But Mommy, if Shanice is special, and Zion is special, and
Daddy is special, and you're special, then how can I be special too?
Everybody has unique gifts and talents. That's what makes us special. Just because other people shine bright, it doesn't mean YOU don't. There are lots of special stars, and you are one of them. There are enough stars for everyone to see. So keep shining, my little star.
There's one more reason why you're special, Mommy.
And what's that?
Because,
D
I love you. I love you too,
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Derric Gobourne Jr. Derric Gobourne Jr. is a 24 year old singer, songwriter, dancer, and producer from Sarasota, Florida. Derric's music has garnered over 1 Million Streams worldwide, while accumulating
Albums. He recently released his sophomore album, SH!NE, which hit No. 8 on the iTunes R&B Soul Albums Chart in Japan. Derric's goal is to be the greatest entertainer of all time and to inspire as many children as possible, all over the world.
WIDZ ILLUSTRASH ILLUSTRATOR IILLUSTRATOR LLUSTRATOR Widianto,bornonDecember19,1986,isafreelanceillustrator. Hehasbeenworkinginthefieldofpublishingandillustration since2009.Widiantoisaformerillustratorofoneofthe largestpublishersinIndonesia, PT.IntanPariwara,aformer illustratoratCV.GrahaPustakaandformerGraphicDesignerat aneditorialinCustomMagzautomotivemagazineandBe+ youth magazine
When there are so many bright stars around you, sometimes it's hard to see that yours is shining just as bright. Mommy, Am I Special, is the story of a little boy named, D, who is trying to figure out his place in a very gifted family. How can he compete with a talented sister, funny brother, strong dad and loveable mom? This book will speak to every child who feels unheard or unseen in a full house.
