It's Your Time to Shine by Dianne White & Nanette Regan

It's Your Time to Shine 
by Dianne White

Illustrated by Nanette Regan

Published March, 2025

Little Simon Books

Board Book

Copy provided by publisher

Goodreads Summary

Inspire readers to go off into the world as the bold and brave person they are with this empowering board book that tells them now is their time!
It’s your time to shine.
Show the world who you
confident,
courageous
a bright rising star!

Growing up means there are times for feeling your best, succeeding, feeling uncertain, and failing—and everything in between. Things may be ever-changing but this moment, right now—whether it’s a regular day or a pivotal occasion like a graduation—is the reader’s time to take charge.

My Thoughts

Reminicent of Oh the Places You'll Go!, This book takes a positive futuristic view of a young life's ups and downs. With fun rhyming text, little ones will want to hear it read over and over again. I liked how the child in the book grows up throughout the book and she is seen achieving goals and overcoming challenges. The illustrations are very sweet and soft around the edges. 

It's Your Time would make a great baby gift! 

Here is some info about the author.
Dianne White is a writing teacher and the author of many award-winning picture books, including Blue on Blue, illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, and Dark on Light, illustrated by Felicita Sala. Forthcoming publications include It's Your Time to Shine, illustrated by Nanette Regan and Finding Grateful, illustrated by Faith Pray. Dianne loves small moments of quiet, big plans, and making new memories with her family. For more, visit diannewrites.com.