I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything!

Illustrated by Nneka Myers
$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Flamingo Books
42 per carton
On sale Apr 07, 2026 | 9798217040377
Age 0-3 years
Sales rights: World

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The story of how one boy's positive energy and sunny outlook can turn everything around.

Now available in board book!


It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes are a few pointers from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day, because...
HE IS SMART,
HE IS BLESSED,
AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!
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"The open relationship and positive problem-solving between this mother-son team are cheerful and warm. Families looking to practice affirmations may find inspiration here." - Kirkus Reviews

I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! Read Aloud by Author Alissa Holder | Brightly Storytime

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The story of how one boy's positive energy and sunny outlook can turn everything around.

Now available in board book!


It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes are a few pointers from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day, because...
HE IS SMART,
HE IS BLESSED,
AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!

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Praise

"The open relationship and positive problem-solving between this mother-son team are cheerful and warm. Families looking to practice affirmations may find inspiration here." - Kirkus Reviews

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I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! Read Aloud by Author Alissa Holder | Brightly Storytime