These ABCs Belong to Me!

“Bursting with high energy, positivity, and understanding.” Nanny Miss Monique, Childcare Industry Influencer and Early Literacy Advocate

A joyful ABC picture book that helps kids reclaim the words used to describe themtransforming labels into superpowers and building confidence one letter at a time.

When others use words to define us, theyre not always kind.These ABCs Belong to Me!flips the script, inviting children to reclaim traits like bossy, quiet, and picky as personal strengths. Fromambitiousbecause chasing big dreams takes couragetozanybecause creativity deserves to shineeach page celebrates what makes us unique.

Heres what makesThese ABCs Belong to Me!shine:

Turns Labels into Strengths:Shows how being bossy means taking charge, quiet means loving peace, and picky means knowing whats best.

Empowers Kids Self-Image:Helps children build resilience and pride in who they areperfect for nurturing emotional intelligence.

Inclusive & Vibrant:Written from a childs perspective, free of gender pronouns, so every kid can see themselves in these pages.

Playful, Uplifting Art:Filled with colorful illustrations that celebrate individuality and spark joyful conversations.

These ABCs Belong to Me!is more than an alphabet bookits a heartwarming guide to self-love and a reminder that the stories we tell ourselves are the most powerful of all.

Alicia McKenzie is a true Renaissance womana former USAW and CrossFit athlete, health and wellness coach, author, real estate investor, and the proud mother of five. After concluding her competitive athletic career, she turned to real estate investing and health and wellness coaching, with a focus on incorporating evidence-based holistic health practices into the lives of adults and children. Drawing from her real-life experiences as a biracial woman juggling parenting, marriage, and business, Alicia imparts insights on developing healthy habits through her blog, LiftLikeAMother, and her podcast, “Married to the Start-up.” She explores ways to reinterpret commonly misunderstood defining words, aiming to reshape both your and your childs mindset to embrace them positively. Alicia resides in McLean, Virginia, with her husband George, their children Ava, Makayla, Maddox, Maverick, and Maya, and their dogs Huck and Olive.Sarah Demonteverde is a Filipino American illustrator and designer living in sunny southern California. Combining her love for the vividness of life and the things that make us unique, she enjoys illustrating scenes of nature, culture, history, and other enjoyable subject matter. She has illustrated several books including My Name Is Cool, You’re More Than a Sprout, and A Child’s Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History. Sarah is an avid plant collector who enjoys gardening with her family, hiking, dancing, and trying all the diverse food and coffee shops LA has to offer.

• Publisher: The Collective Book Studio
• Publish Date: September 30, 2025
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781685557997
• Dimensions: 10.5 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Kids