I Am Nefertiti bookcover

I Am Nefertiti

Annemarie Anang, Natelle Quek

Age range 3+

I AM NEFERTITI is a heartwarming story about identity, belonging and friendship. This rhythmical read aloud is perfect for every classroom and is filled with rich and colourful images.

When Nefertiti plays the drums, the band plays as one. ‘I am Nefertiti’ she says, and she feels ten feet tall. But when the new music teacher shortens her name to ‘Nef’, bit by bit, she starts to shrink. Without Nefertiti to keep the beat, the band is in disarray…‘I am Nefertiti!’ she whispers to herself. Drawing on her inner strength and with the support of the other children, they help Miss Potts recognise the importance of honouring Nefertiti’s name. Now, when Nefertiti keeps the beat, the music sounds so sweet! A heartwarming, joyous, empowering story of identity and belonging.

Latest reviews

Nom fiction. Sometimes people mispronounce my name and it upsets me. I learnt to have the courage and confidence to continue to correct people when they say my name incorrectly

I liked the deeper message that children should be proud of their names and not be reduced to nicknames.

I liked this book because she shrank. We can’t change people’s names because you might make someone sad.

This is a good book because it shows importance of the correct pronunciation. I would recommend this book to anyone for it has a good meaning.

A good book

A wonderful story for kids about cultural identity. We must remember to address people with the correct name

This book explains to us to address people with their correct name

She has a humourous life.

Absolutely love this story. My girls love the repetition of Nefertiti. I also love how it boosts self esteem and confidence with name and how much power a name can hold.

I have loved this book

Its an interesting book because it has load of instruments for music and shows music notes

I really liked this story. I learnt how important it is to call people their name no matter how hard it is to say.

It was good. I recommend it to someone else. I like how she uses her actual name.

Great!

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