Young readers
I Wish I Was a Brownie
Chippy wants to become a brownie, but Mrs. Chipster helps him value the person he already is.
About the book
Chippy is unhappy with who he is and becomes convinced that he would rather be a brownie. He believes that being someone else would make him happier. Mrs. Chipster, his teacher, helps him look at that wish differently. With her guidance, Chippy begins to understand that confidence cannot come from changing into another person.
It starts with recognizing his own worth and trusting what he can do. The lesson takes time. Chippy must stop measuring himself against an imagined version of someone else before he can notice the qualities he already has. His wish creates the problem; a growing sense of self-worth resolves it.
Book details
- Category: Young readers
- Series: Not applicable
- Edition: Canonical current listing. The live byline names Mikey Brooks as illustrator.