The Book of Me: A Children's Journal of Self-Discovery - Paperback

The Book of Me: A Children's Journal of Self-Discovery - Paperback

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The Book of Me: A Children's Journal of Self-Discovery - Paperback

The Book of Me: A Children's Journal of Self-Discovery - Paperback

$24.99
Sale price  $24.99 Regular price 

by The School of Life (Author), Alain de Botton (Editor), Ben Javens (Illustrator)

Daily journal for children aged 9-12 to promote self-knowledge, confidence, happiness and emotional well-being.

Children love to explore, born with a boundless desire to understand the world around them. While most of the outside world has already been mapped, there's a whole other world that has yet to be discovered, one that's accessible only to them: their own minds.

The Book of Me is a guided journal promoting self-discovery in children ages 9 to 14. With beautiful illustrations by Ben Jarvis throughout, the book takes readers on a journey inside themselves, helping them explore their mind, moods, imagination, bodies, and relationships.

Written in a warm and engaging tone, The Book of Me helps kids create a rich and unique self-portrait through fun exercises, including:
  • Keeping a mood diary
  • Writing down what emotion a song makes us feel
  • Making up new words and their definitions
  • Channeling Picasso by drawing an object or person in a new way
  • Using shared knowledge to make friends

By writing, drawing, cutting out, and coloring in, children can begin to untangle the mysteries of existence and work out who they really are-and who they might become.

Combining psychology, philosophy, and sheer fun, The Book of Me introduces children to the vital art of self-knowledge, showing how it can help us grow into calmer, wiser, and more rounded human beings.

  • OVER 50 FUN ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES for children to help them develop their self-awareness.
  • EMOTIONAL LITERACY encourages children to explore how they think, feel and experience the world around them.
  • ENGAGING ILLUSTRATIONS BY BEN JAVENS encourage kids to creatively explore mind, body, imagination, moods, relationships, and future.
  • PAPERBACK WITH FLAPS for kids on the go.


Author Biography

The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment.


The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.


The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 174,000 Instagram followers and 166,000 Twitter followers.


The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.9 x 7.4 IN
Publication Date: April 05, 2022

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