My Clearest Me
By Gueh Yanting, Claudine and Quek Rui Zhen, Sarah
24 pages – ages 5+ (kindle edition reviewed)
Published by Carry Us Off Books on October 20, 2011
Wynn hears his teacher telling his mother that he is too quiet. She says she worries that he won’t make friends and he won’t be able to live his dreams. Wynn wonders if he should be loud and rowdy like the other kids. His mother tells him to be anyway he wants to be. Wynn still wonders if he should try to “fit in” and be more like the other kids. After wandering around and talking to the moon and the stars, Wynn decides he likes himself the way he is. He knows he will make friends and he will be who he wants to be.
I really enjoyed this book. I like Wynn because he’s not shy but he’s a quiet boy and he decides that he just likes who he is. He decides he shouldn’t be what others think he should. Sometimes I feel like I am quiet (like I like to read A LOT and that’s a quiet thing to do). I know how Wynn feels. The illustrations have a great amount of color and beauty and they go with the story well. I think it would make a great read aloud book.
I like what Claudine Gueh Yanting said about Wynn on the book’s website –
“Like Wynn, I tried fitting in with the crowd I was in, I tried raising a ruckus wreck, and I felt really tired afterwards. Worn out, lost, and still, darn it, rather small. Wynn is much cleverer. He accepts who he is and enjoys what he likes. ”
Five out of five book worms for “My Clearest Me”!
The trailer for the book is really nice (great music too)!
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Great review, Erik! I’m going to RT your twitter link.
Thanks Mr. Davis!
This sounds like a lovely book with a nice message. I like quiet books.
This is a nice quiet book 🙂 Ssshhhhhh
Thank you, Erik, for your wonderful review! Like you, I love to read and some times not everybody gets why we enjoy our ‘quiet’ activity this much. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I was happy to read your book! I loved it! 🙂
Beautiful message with a great message. I like it that the boy figures out what is best for him — being himself. Love the video.
Thank you Ms. Tilton! I agree that the book does have a beautiful and great message!
I am usually not a fan of quiet books, but this one seems quite lovely and touching. Love the music for the trailer. I hope my library has this book.
It’s a great book that I think a lot of people should read! If you get it, I hope you like it! 🙂
Thank you all so much for your support for Wynn on his ‘quiet’ journey!
(Just to add a note that My Clearest Me is currently only available as an e-book. We have another reading option over at our website if you don’t have an e-reader … you can still read MCM on your computer! Please check out: http://www.carryusoffbooks.com/my-clearest-me.html
One day, if all goes well, we hope to make MCM into a print book. Praying for that day to arrive sooner! 🙂 )
Thank you Ms. Gueh!
Erik how did you get a copy of this book to review?
The author actually contacted me and asked me to review it. Because she is in and the book was published in Singapore, it was difficult for her to get a hard-cover to me. So, I just ended up buying a Kindle copy for 0.99. I think you can order it off of Carry Us Off Books Website.
I was quiet and shy when I was young, and I would have loved a book like this to help me be MY clearest me. Thank you for sharing this book with us, and for helping the author reach others who will appreciate and learn from her book.
It has a very nice message to just be yourself! I am glad you liked the trailer!
P.S. The trailer really did “carry me away” — I loved it!
Wynn sounds like the student I like – quiet yet ever so inquisitive I bet. Those are the good luck charms in the class and talking with them reveals a lot. I love the message of, “Be yourself.” and “It’s okay to stand out even through silence.” Awesome book review, Erik!
Thank you Ms. Atkins!
It sounds like a lovely book with a great message. Great book trailer too!
Glad you like it! Thanks for the comment!
Erik, I am so impressed with your blog. This sounds like an enjoyable book.
Mr Timothy Davis is a Goodreads friend of mine. He would like to get more ofa following on our discussion group. I posted my on my blog asking parents what they kids are reading. I would love to have you hop over to my blog and leave acomment.
You write so well, I am wondering how old you arer , if I may ask. I am a 61 yo grandma.
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Mr. Davis and a couple of other people told me I should be on GoodReads. My mom just signed me up last night 🙂 I am ten years old and I have been blogging for a year. I will check your site out! Thanks! Erik 🙂
I love the distinction between shy and quiet in this book. I think it is an important one. This is a book with an important message that will definitely speak to certain kids. I would hope it finds a place in many libraries and homes!
I agree! Thank you for the comment!
This book sounds amazing and so important in getting kids to think about loving themselves exactly the way they are. Added it to my wishlist. Thanks Erik!
I am glad you like it! Thank you for commenting!