Overview

Eleven-year-old Louisa May, known affectionately to her family and friends as Lu, loves to play games with her grandma. When she's bullied at school, Grandma has a special puzzle for Lu to help her see how valuable she is. Soon after, Grandma has to go to the hospital and needs help recovering. Then it's Lu's turn to help Grandma see how valuable she is. It's a beautiful parallel for young and old alike, as each age learns confidence and resilience from the other. I Am Strong! I Am Smart! offers more than just an engaging, beautifully illustrated story. This empowering children's book serves as a valuable tool for parents seeking to instill positive affirmations and life skills in their children. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a daily reminder, this heartwarming story will become a cherished part of your children's library, inspiring them to recognize the powerful truth that they are both strong and smart-capable of overcoming challenges and achieving their dreams.

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Priceless! The reader becomes immediately drawn into the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter. During the story, one sees the characters interact in a variety of settings, and through those interactions a firm foundation of love and trust is developed. Each has something to offer to the other socially and emotionally. Positive relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are proven to be essential. The author, Fay Klingler, helps one see that a grandparent can help a distraught tween overcome challenges faced at school by just being available to listen, then through encouragement, and finally by following up and not dismissing her granddaughter's feelings. Then when the grandmother faces challenges of her own, Lu, the granddaughter, takes it upon herself to lift her grandmother in a way no other person could. This is a wonderful book for all ages, early elementary to the most experienced grandparent. -Teresa Louw, Fifth Grade Teacher, Highland, Utah A thoughtful look at how a grandmother passes on wisdom and strength to a young girl who is learning about life. The message will speak to girls while the beautiful illustrations will draw in parents and grandparents. Fay has a long history of writing books that inspire and this book will take that inspiration to the next generation. -Reva Manon Kraus, LCSW, True North Counseling, Atlanta, Georgia A lovely story with lessons for all generations. A simple, timeless truth that God loves us no matter our age. This is a story of how important we are to each other, and no matter how old or young a person is, she or he can enrich another's life. -Tara Trobaugh, USA National Young Mother of the Year 2013 Lu is an eleven-year-old girl, named for her grandmothers. She has a rich relationship with her grandmother. They work together, and her grandmother is an inventive source of fun. The artwork is sogood! Vivid watercolor portraits illustrate the bond between grandmother and grandchild. The story is a circle. In the beginning you see the love and care that Grandma nurtures Lu, and then when Grandma needs her, the character and love that was so generously given to Lu comes back in full to Grandma. This book is as timeless as Love You Forever or Sammy and the Robots. I love to read and use the library heavily, but this is a book I will buy for our own family and give as a gift because its story of empathy and family love is so awesome. Congratulations Mrs. Klingler on a wonderful addition to the canon of excellent family books! -Kerry Ann Kenney, Grade School A delightful story of two generations coming together to help remind each other of the importance of self-worth. Although our life situations may be different in each season of our lives, the answer of knowing who you are and your worth is the same. Believing in yourself is important at any age! This story does a wonderful job of teaching its readers to look for the positive things in a situation instead of focusing on the struggle. -Carol Sparks, Elementary School Teacher, Highland, Utah

Author Information

Fay A. Klingler, author and illustrator, is an award-winning creative and technical writer, as well as a sought-after motivational speaker for women's groups and radio and television audiences. Her expertise includes betrayal recover, successful patterns for life, and effective grandparenting.The Klinglers have twelve children, many grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren in their blended family. They reside in Draper, Utah. Briana Shawcroft grew up in the golden, rolling hills of Fairfield, California. Art has always been her passion. She took lessons from her mother at an early age, and that wonderful mentoring and encouragement gave Briana a jump-start on her artistic development. After graduating from BrighamYoung University with a degree in Animation, her career path evolved as her family grew. Illustration has provided a unique experience for her to continue her artistic progression from home while she cares for her two young girls and her loving husband. Briana has illustrated for books including Mystery Busters, The Curse of the Monster's Tooth.Although Briana prefers the flexibility of digital painting, she feels the beautiful spontaneity of traditional painting she did in this book has been refreshing. I Am Strong! I Am Smart! will always be a treasured book that she feels honored to have been a part of.

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