{"product_id":"9781529532043","title":"The Beautiful Layers of Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePRE-ORDER NOW!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A sensitive and powerful exploration of belonging, cultural identity and difference.' \u003c\/b\u003eIBC Awards 2026 judges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn affirming story about accepting and loving ourselves and our cultural traditions.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Empowers viewers to embrace their identity with confidence.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate each other's unique identity in this authentic, reassuring and sensitively told story written by Sophia Payne and with evocative illustrations from Ruchi Mhasane. This is a must-have picture book for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress, and anyone learning to build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody's background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmeena can't wait for her aunty's wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez - the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her 'pyjamas', she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage, family love and self-belief, Ameena discovers what it means to take pride in the beautiful layers of her heritage, especially in the face of difficult comments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57320928018805,"sku":"9781529532043","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5334\/6096\/files\/9781529532043.jpg?v=1782636946","url":"https:\/\/goldenharebooks.com\/products\/9781529532043","provider":"Golden Hare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}