I had no idea Scarlett and Tiania wrote a book, but I love them and love this book so much more! While reading it I thought "this reminds me of those two people on tiktok" and behold, it's by them! This book, like their videos, warm my heart. This diverse family representation and so important and rarely portrayed. I'm so happy they made this book. I love that this book encouraged positivity and affirmations, while also rooting it in reality- that sometimes we mess up and can't be the person we set out to be every day. The illustrations were beautiful and colorful. I couldn't recommend this book enough. Everyone should have it in their home.

This is a great book with a positive message.

The story is honest & uplifting.

We all have good and bad parts of ourselves and in our day. It’s about overcoming that hard stuff and having a good day.

The illustrations were really cute too.

Beautiful illustrated book sharing daily affirmations every child needs to hear- I am brave, I am strong, I am kind ,you are beautiful..

With positive affirmations throughout and the reminder of the importance of positive thoughts and self belief this book is a must for children on those days when they are full of self doubt or feel that nothing is going right for them.

OOps! I got a bit excited and added a review for another book! my apologies... Here the correct one!

This is now part of my small humans (child) bedtime routine! its a lovely book which even makes me feel better about myself! so it does really work (even for adults) The illustrations are nicely done and show off the story really well. towards the end of the story there are the extra affirmations that you can use yourself and I must say, that I prefer the ones that are used through the book, as it flows really well and really gets the message across very well!

This was a great book for kids. I read this to my 3 year old niece and she loved it. I will be reading this to her again until I can buy her a finished copy. Highly recommend.

I am excited, honored, and proud (Aunt) to introduce you to my beautiful (niece) Tiania Haneline and her talented daughter, Scarlett Gray. Their first children's book! ✨@scarlettandtiania ✨5.8M on TikTok ✨270K IG

I'M GOING TO HAVE A GOOD DAY! Daily Affirmations with Scarlett.

As the book nerd in the family (voracious reader, book blogger, book influencer, book reviewer, author website designer)— when Tiania texted me about a year ago to tell me the news of a book deal, I was OVERJOYED and ECSTATIC!

The mother-daughter team has inspired millions and continues to do so daily, and a lot of love goes into the routines she shares with families worldwide. It warms my heart to see my niece give thanks to my brother-in-law (her dad), who instilled in his three children the power of affirmations, love, and support.

Scarlett dedicates the book to all children, big or small, loud or quiet, exuberant or shy. May you paint the world with your shining colours.

If you have seen the famous mother-daughter duo on TV, videos, Tik Tock, or other social media, you know how inspiring they are to other children, teens, siblings, mothers, fathers, and grandparents. Families who may be different but love each other the same.

The book is beautiful with vivid, colorful photos and affirmations and showcases their family and interactions. Ideal for gift-giving and for every household as a way to ignite the spark of positive daily affirmations. The illustrator did a superb job with the design, and the characters come alive on the page. I hope we see more books from Tiania with Scarlett as she ages, and we can continue to follow her incredible journey.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Gray Smith make up one of TikTok's most optimistic (and self-love-centric) mother/daughter duos. The East Coast-based pair is well-known for their sweet affirmation videos, with their most viral moments attracting the attention of Good Morning America, POPSUGAR, USA Today, and more. Growing up in an affirming household, Tiania was determined to pass the same values onto Scarlett and her two sons, Walker and Reice. She began repeating affirmations with Scarlett while doing her hair every morning, teaching her to embrace the beauty of her skin, curls, kindness, and every trait in between. With the power of TikTok, Tiania and Scarlett are spreading that joy and self-love to an audience of nearly six million.

I am beautiful. I am kind. I am loved.
In this uplifting picture book (4-8 yrs), young listeners will discover how they can use daily affirmations to remind them of who they are and what makes them SPECIAL. Join TikTok sensation Scarlett Gray and Tiania Haneline as they repeat exuberant affirmations that EMPOWER Scarlett throughout the day and INSPIRE those around her to CREATE their own UPLIFTING self-talk.
#ImGoingToHaveAGoodDay

HIGHLY RECOMMEND: 5 STARS
This beautiful keepsake is a fun-filled and inspiring kids’ book that includes a list of uplifting and child-friendly statements your child can use to create their daily affirmation routine. With fun illustrations from Stephanie Dehennin that make the story come alive, you and your young reader will discover how much words matter in your lives.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Stephanie Dehennin is an illustrator based in Antwerp, Belgium. After studying illustration at Saint Lukas in Ghent, she—somewhat unplanned—became a freelance art director in the magazine world but never stopped drawing and painting. Her love for illustration was too strong to ignore, so she dedicated the rest of her career to drawing and painting for children. Stephanie reveres Hayao Miyazaki, Tim Burton, and Dr. Seuss and has a mild obsession with flying contraptions, robots, and excessively large machinery.

BOOK DETAILS: By Zonderkidz. Reading age: 4-8 years Grade level:1-2 Available for pre-order now. In hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats. Coming Jan 23, 2023.
You can order her book here.
Be sure and add the book to your Goodreads and follow Tiania and Scarlett at @scarlettandtiania

Thanks to the author, #Zonderkidz, and #NetGalley for an ARC to read, enjoy, and review. Have also pre-ordered my hardcover copy.

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Pub Date: Jan 23, 2023
My Rating: 5 STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
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I'm Going to Have a Good Day! teaches children 4-8:
how to incorporate positive affirmations into their lives
that self-esteem is fun and empowering
the benefits of passing on love and encouragement to others
how to overcome negative thoughts in their everyday lives
how to build confidence and see their self-worth

I'm Going to Have a Good Day! is ideal for:
birthday, Christmas, and holiday gifts
bedtime and storytime reading
encouraging kindness and self-confidence

Build up your loved ones with encouraging words of affirmation, and they'll be saying, "I'm going to have a good day!"

The daily affirmations have built so much confidence in the 5-year-old that Scarlett isn't afraid to also tell others how beautiful they are. Scarlett says she wants to be a superstar when she gets older and is well on her way. To follow the duo, their handle is @scarlettandtiania on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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This was very cute! I think it’s a great introduction to affirmations for little ones. The illustrations are cute, and it shows a diverse family which I love.

There is a quick mention of God at the end, and (even as someone who identifies as Christian) I kind of wish it had been omitted. The author easily could’ve said an affirmation like “I am loved” and left it at that so it would be more inclusive for those who don’t believe in God. For this reason I probably won’t be using this in my school counseling curriculum.

Overall though this was very cute and I’d definitely recommend it if you’d like your little ones to start using affirmations.

I loved this book! I have followed Tiktokers Scarlett and Tiana and their use of affirmations for a while now and I’m so glad there’s a book now to do the same. Using affirmations can be a great way for kids to build self-esteem and how to overcome negative thoughts.

My daughter and I both loved this so much. An amazing book of affirmations and the need for them daily as we all traverse the world. I will definitely be purchasing this when it comes out!

Thank you Netgalley and Zonderkidz for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

NetGalley ARC
Read-Aloud? YES
Tags: affirmations, self-esteem, multi-ethnic family

Scarlett sometimes does not feel strong or brave or kind, but then she remembers the daily affirmations she says aloud while her Mom styles her hair. Religious affiliation.

I really liked this story about a young girl saying daily affirmations throughout the day. It's a simple concept with simple words for kids to learn and repeat back to themselves. I also loved that the book is diverse, it will make a great addition to many home libraries. The only issue I had as a teacher is that towards the end the mom talks about god. I teach too many students from all backgrounds and walks of life so even mentioning god in a book would make me dismiss it from my classroom. It will be a great book for some families to read at home together!

I'm going to have a good day! is a great book about a young girl named Scarlett, who uses affirmations throughout her day. I liked the mix of sayings, as well as the full page at the end with all of them. There is a mention of God, I don't think it's necessary, and may detract from some people purchasing the book.