Blog Tour and Giveaway

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on THE ONLY ME by Marissa Bader Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

Make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: THE ONLY ME

Author: Marissa Bader & Arlene Soto (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: August 25, 2022

Publisher: Marissa Bader

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 35

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle

Be the best you!

Stella and Paige are 7-year-old fraternal twins who don’t look alike and have very different personalities and interests. Yet even so, people constantly compare them or comment about how strange it is that they’re not more similar. This has Stella feeling frustrated. They may be twins, but that doesn’t make them the same person.

Stella wishes people would see her for who she is, and not just as “Stella and Paige” or as “one of the twins.” All of the comparing and contrasting leaves Stella confused about her own identity—who is she
outside of her sibling relationship? She also wonders if perhaps she doesn’t measure up to her sister, Paige.

Can Stella find a way to accept and value herself for who she is, and realize that she and Paige can each be their own, special and unique people, and still be twins?

• Perfect for kids who are trying to find where they belong.
• Not just for twins; The Only Me teaches the importance of honoring, accepting, and celebrating our differences and unique selves in all kinds of relationships.
• A great resource to help young readers understand their value and worth.
• Helpful for kids struggling with identity and self-esteem challenges.
• Ideal for ages 4-8 (or even 4-10).

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Reviews
“This book is so fabulous to point out that we are all unique and different
in our own special way. Truly such a helpful book for young readers to
understand we are all different, we all have our strengths and that our kids
can shine in their own special light. I love how this book also teaches young
readers of acceptance, inclusion, confidence and growth. Very well written and
a positive message and reminder to all!” – Sarajane, parent of two

“The Only Me is a sweet story about a girl named Stella exploring her identity
and finding her strengths. As a twin, she feels like she is constantly compared
to her sister and sometimes feels less than. She realizes that she has her own
identity and with that her own special gifts to offer the world. Kids of all
ages will see parts of themselves in her and will love reading this story. Her
voice sounds like any young child’s and will be relatable for many little ones.
A great story with a great lesson.”
– Dana, parent of two and teacher

“A beautifully written, kid-friendly story that so eloquently reminds
all of us of our own extraordinary uniqueness. It’s a book that I could read
over and over to both my children and for myself — empowering humans of all
ages to celebrate and embrace our differences.” – Michelle, parent of two
and therapist

“Marissa Bader’s book is the ultimate endorsement for embracing
difference and celebrating children’s unique selves.” – Kathleen West,
parent and author

Reading this made me light up and smile! Being a mom of 4 girls, two
different ages and then a set of identical twins, this just hits home. I love
how the author gave examples of things each child succeeds at. This is such a
useful book to teach my girls how they are all unique in their own way. I am so
excited for bedtime with this book! – Michelle, parent of 4 (twins and two
singletons)

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Though this book is about twins, the story shares a universal message that all children need to hear. 

Stella, a fraternal twin, feels she is constantly compared to her sibling. She feels some people expect her to look like her twin, or to be more like her sister. Many times she and her sister receive the same style clothing even though they have very different tastes.

These types of things make Stella feel like she is just one half of a whole. Especially when she is referred to as the twin when people can’t remember her name.

While her thoughts may not always be what people are really feeling toward her, they are real for Stella. She needs to hear that it is important to celebrate the special individual that she is.

Whether you have twins, children who are close in age, or a child who compares himself to a friend, this book conveys a message that kids need to hear. And the colorful illustrations are sure to help bring this message to life for children.

Final Thoughts

This story is a wonderful reminder for all ages that we are special and unique just as we are. And for adults who are reading the book, let’s help twins celebrate that they are lucky enough to be connected in a special way to their sibling, but that they are each unique individuals.

This is an easy thumbs-up.

My thanks to the author and RockStarBookTours for a copy of this book and the ability to post my honest thoughts.

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About Marissa Bader:

Marissa Bader is a Minneapolis-based writer who loves writing about mental health and parenthood and currently serves as the Twins Editor and mental health writer at Lucie’s List (a survival guide for new parents). Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Psychology Today, HuffPost Parents and Twiniversity.com,
to name a few. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Marissa’s first children’s book, The Only Me, debuts August 2022. When not writing, Marissa enjoys dancing, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband and their three daughters, a set of twins and their singleton big sister.

 

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About Arlene Soto:

Arlene Soto
is the owner of Intricate
Designs. She is an illustrator, formatter, graphic and web designer based in Denver, CO. Her background is in Fine Art, and she has a BFA in Sustainable Interior Design. She has been happily working with children’s book authors to bring their stories to life through art and design. She aims to focus her portfolio on projects that center on diversity and inclusivity.

She is also a homeschooling mother to three girls and along with her husband they garden, have chickens, 2 dogs, and a cat to complete their wonderfully busy life.

 Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads

 

Giveaway Details:

2 winners
will receive a finished copy of THE ONLY ME, US Only.

Ends
September 6^th, midnight EST.

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