PICTURE BOOKS FOR AGES 2–8 · BY ROLLEN T. SMITH III
Every Child Deserves to Know They Are Enough
The Josiah Confidence Series follows one little boy learning to be brave when he's afraid, to turn a dream into a goal, and to believe in himself — stories that parents, teachers, and therapists reach for again and again.
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I AM Josiah
Book One
Josiah learns that even when he feels afraid, his heart is brave — and he is enough exactly as he is.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 on Amazon
34 pages · $12.99
Josiah's BIG Goal
Book Two · New
Josiah wants to learn soccer — and discovers the habits that turn a dream into a goal, and a goal into something real.
Co-written with Malakai J. Smith
48 pages · $14.99
Loved by Parents, Teachers, and Therapists
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 on Amazon for I AM Josiah
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Highly recommend!!!
"As a mental health therapist for kids.... I can't recommend this book enough!! So so wonderful! I use it in session with my kids!!!"
Mental Health Therapist
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A must buy for young kids
"There are not enough books like this one. Teaching kids about trying and pushing through to gain confidence is so important."
Verified Parent
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Strong, Capable, and Enough
"A beautiful reminder that every child should grow up knowing they are strong, capable, and enough."
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Already Read Aloud in Real Classrooms
Teachers use I AM Josiah for read-alouds. Therapists use it in sessions. Students read it to each other.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rollen T. Smith III
Rollen writes The Josiah Confidence Series with one mission: to empower the next generation. Dedicated in loving memory of his grandmother and inspired by a real little boy named Malakai — who is now a co-author — his stories are showing up in homes, therapy sessions, classrooms, and on soccer fields.
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