Be the Best You Can Be Reviews 

Be the Best You Can Be is a charming and thoughtful children’s book that speaks to all of us - young and old.
It takes us through a little journey on how to be kind, loving, caring, patient and polite to one another while being open to a higher power.
The illustrations are beautiful and inspired.
Also included in the book is a bookmark and stickers. Great fun!
I cannot recommend this gorgeous book highly enough.

Author's note...this book is culturally relevant. A push back against the digitisation of childhood,the corporate indoctrination and our loss of humanity. Up to you whether you dig it or not. Happy reading!

Beautiful illustrations
Lovely meaningful storyline
Sweet message
Easy to read
A book for all ages to read
Heartwarming
Touching
A must read from beginning to end
I really really loved it
A great gift
The bookmark n stickers are an excellent added touch
Super cute animals in the illustrations
James Balmond has a genius way with words in his storytelling
I look forward to reading more books from James Balmond
Loved every single page

Be The Best You Can Be is a must read for every child and adult. The message is one that we can all aspire to. It is just a beautiful book, beautifully written and illustrated.

Gifts for everyone.

"Be The Best You Can Be" is my gift to all my friends from my trip to Sri Lanka.
I will be giving and sending copies of this book to those people I hold close to my heart. Whether you are a toddler, a child just learning to read or an adult, this is a perfect book for everyone spanning all ages.

This little book is utterly divine, written from the heart by someone who has a profound understanding of life, and love, is compassionate, empathetic, and whose kindness is articulated in a very simplistic manner.

The illustrations, typography and layout make every page stand out, in a gentle, caring way.
Every page touched my heart ❤️.

Printed and put together in Sri Lanka adds to its charm.

It comes with stickers, a book mark and a page at the back of the book for your own private thoughts, this books has it all.

"Let's all be there for someone"
Feel the joy, laughter and love from your toes down below, to your head up above.

A perfect book for everyone.

The children know this book off by heart. It has numerous learning outcomes and is very much loved.

Be the Best You Can Be is honestly such a lovely little read. The way it brings out values like kindness, empathy, and just believing in yourself feels really natural, not forced or preachy.

Everything about the book has this soft, comforting feel to it. The illustrations are so warm and full of life, they almost wrap around the words and make the message feel even more real. It’s the kind of book that quietly pulls you in and makes you pause for a second.

The writing flows so gently, but still carries meaning in such a beautiful way. It doesn’t try too hard, yet it leaves a lasting impression. There’s this quiet magic in how it reminds kids that they’re already enough, just as they are.

Overall, it feels less like a lesson and more like a hug in book form, something a child can hold onto and something you’d want to read with them again and again.

My little niece absolutely loves it. She never misses a chance to read it with me, and it’s become our little thing now. Those extra few minutes we spend reading together feel really special, and in a way, this book has brought us even closer.

If you’re a momma with a toddler or young kid, this is such a lovely must-read. Highly, highly recommend.