"An adoring mother fortifies her young son's self-confidence in this reverential affirmation story . Smooth, likely digital illustrations support the rhyming text's heartwarming first-person message and exude reassurance, resilience, and comfort across a range of settings in the home and community. Brown and Harris each continue to impress with their range and positivity. This young boy's bolstered journey to self-love is a natural follow-up to Brown's Brown Baby Lullaby as well as a lovely lap time pick for proud parents." -- Booklist "All children rely on the love and support of their caregivers, but they also need the space to take those first forays into independence--a truth that Brown clearly understands . Brown's matter-of-fact verse thrums with a gentle energy, accompanied by Harris' winsome illustrations, which radiate love. Subtle Christian undertones appear in both text and art; at one point the parent refers to the youngster as 'a gift and a blessing / I'll cherish forever,' and the story concludes at church, with the child performing a solo in a gospel choir. Thoughtful and empowering.

" -- Kirkus Reviews.