I Want To Be Just Like Him

Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different
Written by Ben Brooks & Illustrated by Quinton Winter
Age Level: 6-8 Years
Published September 25, 2018

I feel inspired.

Introduce your boys to men who changed the world using brains rather than brawn, fearlessness rather than force, and perceptiveness rather than power.

There are 77 future role models waiting to be discovered within these pages. I love that this book has a mix of historical and modern day figures, so kids will learn about change makers from the past while also connecting with familiar faces like Harry Potter actor Danielle Radcliffe and former President Barack Obama. Each biography is a super concise one-pager, which guarantees that each entry is filled with the most fascinating and intriguing facts about each man and leaves you eager to find out more.

There is such a wonderful celebration of diversity throughout this book. These incredible men come from all over the world and represent a vast array of races, religions, and ethnicities. Many of the men overcame learning disabilities and physical challenges. And I loved seeing the spotlight shown on Harvey Milk and his fight for gay rights.

This is such an inspiring read to show boys all the different ways they can shine in the world. Introduce these men to your family and see who becomes your child’s real life superhero.