Give me a children’s book to review any day of the week and I will jump at the opportunity. Generous and gracious authors are always trying to get folks to read their books and recently I answered a review call by author Danielle Herzog. What a joy her book, “What Are You, Lou?” was to read and look at.

Just look at Lou! How can you not fall in love with this incredible creature drawn by illustrate Jestenia Southerland?

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This easy to read book may be the perfect book to gift the child in your life for the next big occasion. The message is clear – your identity is more than just one word or label. I know a lot of adults who need to read this book and take the message to heart, how about you?

My review is as follows:

Labels are a tough thing for anyone but especially for Lou. Lou is an adorable animal who finds himself in a little bit of an identity crisis when all of the other forest animals question who he is. He starts to question his value and worth until he realizes just how great it is to be exactly who he is.

Author Danielle Herzog has written a delightful story for children (and let’s be honest – adults will enjoy it as well) that shares in a special way how important it is to embrace individuality and uniqueness. I think children will identify with Lou and love what Lou discovers to be true. Everyone has worth no matter what they look like and self- acceptance is one of the most important things that anyone can learn at any age.

Adorable illustrations by Jestenia Southerland grace the pages of this unforgettable story and children will love to see how Lou becomes happy being just Lou.

Kudos to Danielle Herzog for writing such a wonderful book with a theme that embraces individuality and diversity. Thank you to the author for a free book for my honest review.

So just what is Lou exactly? You will have to read the book to find out but in my opinion – Lou is exactly what Lou should be.

This book will be coming out in May 2024 and I am sure it is going to be a popular book with kids and adults alike. Check out author Danielle Herzog by visiting her website here. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter remember you can pre order her book on her website. A huge thanks to Danielle and to Beaming Books and 1517 Media for the advance copy of what is going to be one of my favorite children’s books of all time.