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Motivational Books Collection

You Are an Amazing Boy

A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence

by Nadia Ross

Ten short stories of boys who get scared, keep trying and find out how brave they are, so he can believe in himself too.

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  • FormatPaperback · Hardcover · Kindle
  • Pages110
  • Size6 × 9 in
Book details
ISBN (paperback)
9791280592507
ISBN (hardcover)
9791255530817
Kindle ASIN
B09MM2584C
Pages
110
Size
6 × 9 in (15.2 × 22.9 cm)
Language
English
Author
Nadia Ross
Series
Motivational Books Collection
Publisher
Special Art Books

Distributed to the trade by Ingram: bookstores can order it with the ISBN.

ISBN 9791280592507

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Inside the book

Meet the amazing boys

For kids who are growing up and finding their courage, and for the grown-ups who read with them.

You Are an Amazing Boy by Nadia Ross: the title and the boy from the cover, in front of a tree house.
For a wonderful, one-of-a-kind boy

For a wonderful and special boy

Every boy is unique and wonderful. Every boy is special and should chase his own dreams, believe in himself, and be happy.

You Are an Amazing Boy open at Connor Presents His Science Project and Dylan and the Tree Swing, in color, next to the cover.
Small fears, real courage

Brave in small ways

Connor has to talk in front of his class. Dylan dreams of soaring through the air. Connor’s chapter asks: “Do you ever worry about talking in front of people?”

A smiling boy reads You Are an Amazing Boy outdoors.A father and his son read You Are an Amazing Boy together in bed.A boy from the book jumps for joy among colorful doodles of a plane, a rocket and a rainbow.
Short enough to read on his own

Simple to read, together or alone

Short stories in a simple, engaging style: lovely for bedtime with a grown-up, and just right for early readers who want a book of their own.

The boys of You Are an Amazing Boy in color: Connor reading on a giant book, Jack with his guitar, Luke walking among autumn leaves, Cooper at the chessboard and Sebastian riding a rocket.
School, family, friends and sports: ten real-life stories

Ten boys, ten real-life stories

A rock concert, a science project, a movie, a chess tournament, a rocket built with his big brother: every story stars a boy living moments kids know, so he can see himself in them.

You Are an Amazing Boy will help boys believe in themselves and overcome difficulties: three boys from the stories, with a basketball, a scout hat and crossed arms.
A narrator who helps them reflect, story by story

A message to keep, in every story

Each chapter starts by talking to the reader, then the story shares its message: believe in yourself, keep trying after a mistake, accept yourself as you are, and treasure family and friends.

The perfect gift for kids to build confidence and self-esteem: a boy proudly holds up the fish on his fishing rod.
A gift that builds confidence

The perfect gift

For a birthday, First Communion, back to school or bedtime: a book that reminds him how special he is.

Why boys love it

  • Brave in small ways

    Talking in front of the class, trying something new: the boys feel scared, let go of fear and find out what they can do.

  • A voice that talks to him

    At the start and end of every story, the narrator speaks to him directly, like “Do you ever worry about talking in front of people?”

  • Mistakes are part of it

    Once in a while the boys don’t win. They work hard, keep trying and learn from their mistakes until they get it right.

  • Together or on his own

    Short stories in a simple, engaging style, with illustrations: great at bedtime, just right for his first books read alone.

A gift for any occasion from parents, grandparents or teachers, made for boys in elementary school.

Good to know

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On Amazon in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. Bookstores and libraries can order it through Ingram with the ISBN, which you’ll find in Book details.

Where can I see the price?

The button above opens it on Amazon, which sets the price. It can change from store to store and over time.

Which edition should I choose?

Paperback is light enough for a backpack. Hardcover is sturdier and lovely as a gift. Kindle is for reading on a tablet or e-reader.

Is it available in other languages?

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