Let's stop asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" and start asking who children want to be.

From a firefighter's bravery and a teacher's fairness to the creativity of an artist, this book explores the different values which can make us the best versions of ourselves. Uplifting text and joyful artwork shows readers the importance of kind, strong, passionate and determined.

This inspirational, thought-provoking book from parenting coach Nima Patel celebrates the qualities children need to thrive.

What we need to succeed is already within us!

Following the publication of The Best You, Nima Patel was named one of Hive's Rising Writers for January 2024. https://www.hive.co.uk/Books/Rising-Writers

About the Author
Nima Patel is a psychology graduate, parenting coach, children's author and former primary school teacher, with a family background of over 30 years' experience in early years education. While academic knowledge is crucial, Nima believes developing emotional intelligence equips children with the tools they need to thrive in a complex world and that developing these skills at an early age will instil an empowered sense of self and act as a blueprint for adult life. Combining her two passions in life: self-development and teaching, she has passionately created the brand Mindful Champs, with a mission to bring an emotional education into the lives of children. Cally spent many fun-filled years as an in-house artist for Hallmark Cards before going on to pursue her children's book dreams. She has now illustrated nearly 20 picture books and hopes to work on many more! She creates her artwork at her seaside cottage in Northumberland, where daily beach walks with partner Phil and Jasper the chihuahua help to inspire her practice. She has an impressive Instagram (@callyjanestudio) where she enjoys sharing work and news of her latest books.


Book Information
ISBN 9781838915414
Author Nima Patel
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Little Tiger
Publisher Little Tiger Press Group