Available April 16, 2025
I Am A Big Kid Now!
Celebrate all of the milestones of your child’s development
…both big and small—as you follow the first steps of a child’s self-awareness of what they can do independently. Spills, falls, and bruises may happen as a child starts to explore the world, but this book will help parents and children appreciate all of the new achievements. Soon, your child will also be declaring:
“I am a big kid now!”

About the Author
Dr. Elena Jurasaite-O’Keefe

As a teacher and teacher educator for many decades, Dr. Jurasaite-O’Keefe has enjoyed observing children grow. Now, her grandchildren inspire her to do many things in life, including writing this book that was born from observations of what her grandchildren do and say.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jurasaite-O’Keefe, you can follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Or, if you would like to write to her about your own child’s development, you can email her directly.
About the Illustrator
Alisa Mulina

Alisa Mulina is a wide-ranging artist with more than twenty years of professional experience in painting, drawing, cinema, computer design, and teaching art. According to her, though, her biggest creative projects are her three sons, and she draws inspiration for her art from her family’s daily life. This is her first children’s book.
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