I'm So Proud of MeBOOK 1: THE TALENT SHOW
A picture book for ages 4 to 8

The picture book that teaches kids to say I'm so proud of me.

Miles can't sit still, and everybody keeps telling him to stop. A story about practicing hard, stepping on stage anyway, and deciding for yourself that you did great.

  • Paperback, 8.5 x 8.5 in
  • 38 full-color pages
  • $14.99
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Book 1 of the I'm So Proud of Me series by Dr. Jeff Bullock, Pharm.D.

Cover of I'm So Proud of Me: The Talent Show by Dr. Jeff Bullock. A smiling boy in a red shirt and red sneakers dances on a wooden stage under a spotlight, framed by purple curtains. I'M SO PROUD OF ME
The story

Miles has music in his body. Everyone keeps telling him to stop.

Miles Can't Stop Moving

Miles tapped his fork on the table at breakfast.

He drummed his knees under his desk at school.

He bounced when he walked and spun when he waited in line.

"Miles, please sit still," said Mrs. Coleman.

But Miles couldn't stop. His body had music in it, even when nothing was playing.

From the first page of the book

Miles taps his fork and grins at the breakfast table while his mom holds a coffee mug.
  1. On the school blacktop, Miles looks down while a group of kids point and laugh.The doubt

    "Boys don't dance like that," Rodney said, loud enough for the whole blacktop to hear.

  2. Miles practices dance moves alone in the garage at night, next to a lawnmower and a tablet playing a video.The practice

    He was terrible. He tripped over his own feet and bumped into the lawnmower. But he got up. And he tried again.

  3. Miles dances on the school stage in front of a gym full of families.The stage

    The music started. And Miles danced.

  4. Miles smiles at his reflection in a bedroom mirror at night.The words

    "I'm so proud of me," Miles whispered. And he meant it more than anything anyone else said that night.

For every kid who was told they were too much. You were always just right.
The dedication of the book
What's inside

When the story ends, the practice starts.

After the last page of the story, five activity pages give your child something to do with what Miles learned.

  1. What Are YOU Proud Of?

    "Miles was proud of his dance. What is something YOU worked hard on?" A full page to draw it.

  2. The Mirror Promise

    Stand in front of a mirror, just like Miles, look yourself in the eyes, and say it out loud.

  3. Let's Talk About It

    Five discussion questions for kids and the grown-ups reading with them, plus a tip for grown-ups.

  4. Collect the Bracelets

    Every book in the series has its own color. Book 1 is purple. Collect the bracelets. Build the pride.

  5. My Proud List

    Six lines for the things your child did that they are proud of, and a place to sign it.

A TIP FOR GROWN-UPS

"The next time your child finishes something hard, ask 'How do YOU feel about it?' before you tell them how you feel."From Let's Talk About It, in the back of the book

For teachers and schools

Bring Miles to your school.

Dr. Jeff visits schools with the book. Every visit is built around three moments.

  • 1A read-aloud of I'm So Proud of Me: The Talent Show.
  • 2The mirror moment, where kids practice the words Miles learned.
  • 3The purple I'M SO PROUD OF ME wristband.
Plan a school visit
A gym full of kids and parents stand and clap for Miles after his dance.
Free printable

My Proud List and The Mirror Promise

Two pages from the back of the book, sized for letter paper. Hang the promise by a mirror. Keep the list on the fridge.

Your email goes only to Dr. Jeff's team. Privacy

Dr. Jeff Bullock smiling, wearing glasses, a blue suit and a purple tie
About the author

Dr. Jeff Bullock, Pharm.D.

The I'm So Proud of Me series was inspired by watching his daughter Layla and every kid who was ever told to sit still, calm down, or be less of who they are.

  • Founder and CEO of PRISM AI Consultants, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • 18 years at CVS Health, and a doctorate in pharmacy from Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Board of Directors, African American Business Leaders Council
  • An active Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley

More from Dr. Jeff at drjeffbullock.com

Questions

Good to know

What ages is the book for?

Ages 4 to 8. Younger children enjoy it as a read-aloud. Early readers can read it together with a grown-up.

What is the reading level?

The book is written for ages 4 to 8 and set in Andika, a typeface designed for children who are learning to read. Each story page has a short scene of a few sentences next to a full-page picture.

Is there an ebook?

Not right now. I'm So Proud of Me: The Talent Show is available as a paperback on Amazon: 8.5 x 8.5 inches, 38 full-color pages.

Does Dr. Jeff visit schools?

Yes. A school visit includes a read-aloud of the book, the mirror moment, and the purple I'M SO PROUD OF ME wristband. Tell us about your school and Dr. Jeff's team will follow up with dates and details.

Can I order copies for a whole classroom?

Yes. You can order any number of copies on Amazon. For a classroom or school set, use the school form, tell us how many you need, and Dr. Jeff's team will follow up.

Are more books coming?

Yes. Coming next in the series: The New Kid and The Big Test. Each book has its own wristband color.

Give them the words Miles found.

I'm So Proud of Me: The Talent Show. Paperback, 38 full-color pages, for ages 4 to 8.

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