"I want to be . . ." Young animals think about how they want to be different. The monkey wants to be a turtle. The squirrel wants to be a giraffe. The bird wants to be a lion. But when their mothers remind them how special they are as themselves, the little animals remember: "It's OK to Be Me!" With empowering messages of self-acceptance, It's OK to Be Me! reminds young readers that God created them to be okay just as they are.

Sherry J. Kubalsky is a retired hospice social worker and has a master's degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa. Church has always been a part of her life, and her dream has been to write children's books that contain a Christian message and are whimsical, colorful, and fun. Royalties from sales will be given to mission projects. Sherry keeps busy with her children and grandchildren, and she enjoys traveling. She lives in Ankeny, Iowa, with her husband David. Contact her at sherryjauthor@gmail.com