3This interactive book allows even very young children to be author and illustrator as they respond to prompts about their very special lives. Whether the final product is preserved as a keepsake or used by adults to learn more about a child's sense of self, the book encourages creativity and pride as the story of a young life is recorded. In an introductory message to the reader, the author explains: "... [T]his book is special because YOU get to help write it and illustrate it. Yes, it's true! On each page you will write something about yourself and draw an awesome picture to go with what you write. Now, someone may help you with the writing, but all of the thoughts that this very special book will contain once you are done will be your own. That's what will make it truly special! And once the book is finished, your teachers and your parents and all the other people who love you will be able to read it and learn lots of things about wonderful YOU!"