“My Selfie” by Shelly Hiob Validates Kids’ Emotions at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2023

Shelly Hiob’s children’s book “My Selfie: A Monstrous Book of Feelings” was displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Hong Kong Book Fair. The book fair was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, from July 19 to 25, 2023.

ReadersMagnet is committed to helping independent and self-published authors to expand their brand, boost their marketing efforts, and connect with potential readers and even fellow authors. Among others, the company exhibits the works of various authors in major book events such as the Hong Kong Book Fair.

Shelly Hiob’s “My Selfie: A Monstrous Book of Feelings” features a young monster that exhibits common emotions through expression, color and text. The left facing page shows the young monster expressing their feelings in a simple text message format with coordinating emoji. Monsters found on the opposite page respond back with a text message that validates the feeling and may provide a coping strategy.

The monster in the children’s book represents young people who are still exploring emotions. The fun and colorful character teaches children that they are not alone in their feelings.

The author’s purpose is to help young readers understand that it is okay to express what they feel. The monsters in “My Selfie” serve as friends who will validate one’s feelings or provide coping strategies. The validation and coping strategies will help the child develop emotionally and socially.

The book’s design looks like a cell phone interface, making it more relatable to young readers of today’s generation. The characters, artwork, text messages, and emojis help keep young readers engaged in active learning.

Anyone who has or works with small children should get their child a copy of Shelly Hiob’s “My Selfie: A Monstrous Book of Feelings,” available on Amazon.
Perfect for parents, counselors, teachers, pediatricians, social workers, therapists, daycare centers, etc.

My Selfie: A Monstrous Book of Feelings
Author | Shelly Hiob
Published Date | November 11, 2022
Publisher | Amazon
Genre | Children’s, Self Help

Author’s Biography
Shelly Hiob has worked as an elementary educator for 32 years. In this profession, she has worked through children’s big and honest feelings and has taught them coping strategies. She debuted as an author with “My Selfie: A Monstrous Book of Feelings,” a book that helps young readers cope with emotions.

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