This is Me: CBeebies star George Webster's first picture book that's full of joy and fun, with bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen!

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In George's case, one of the many ingredients that make up his unique recipe is that he happens to have Down Syndrome. Here he invites us to have fun exploring the world, working out what makes us 'glow' and giving everything a go.

A message from the next generation, via Rachel, the publicist: her four-year-old son has Down’s syndrome. “Ethan knows George from the television. It’s absolutely amazing for him to have a role model like that.”George seems to be very on top of the networking side of things; who else’s number has he got? “I’ve got loads!” he laughs. He tells me about one time when he was at Media City in Salford with his dad, and this tall guy was coming down the stairs. “He came up to me and said, ‘Hi George, I really love your work.’ Guess who it was? Freddie Flintoff!” George then starred in a short film, took on a guest presenting slot on Cbeebies and then was on a Strictly special! George has down syndrome, but doesn't allow this to define him and his real life story has inspired this lovely book that I bought for one of my friend's daughters who is a huge bookworm, of course I *had* to read it first and I loved it! A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen! Meet George and his friends! This is me. I am George. My eyes are sparkly, just like my mum. This Is Me by George Webster, developed in partnership with Claire Taylor and illustrated by Tim Budgen, is published by Scholastic. With bright and engaging illustrations alongside a genuine and heartfelt story, This is Me is the perfect picture book for any child. So, get ready to read all about George, a little boy with the biggest heart!

I think there needs to be a lot more representation because we are people too. Even though we are different we need to be treated equally.” Another wrote: “My boy has autism and he turned to me and said: ‘I like George, Daddy.’ That’s all you need to know. Thank you CBeebies. You’ve done a wonderful thing today.” Many children will recognise the star of this book as CBeebies presenter George Webster, transformed into a delightful picture book character by illustrator Tim Budgen. Inspired by a poem, and joining forces with co-author Claire Taylor, this book shares George's wisdom and zest for life in a celebration of diversity, friendship and being yourself.

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This is me. I am George. My eyes are sparkly, just like my mum. Like my dad, I'm determined and brave, and like my sister, I'm full of FUN! He talks about “seeing me for me” and not liking it when “people make assumptions about what I can and can’t do,” and that’s a path his parents have followed, too. As Rob says: “We’ve always said at school: don’t let him off work because you think he’s got a disability. He can probably do it – it might take a bit longer, he might approach it differently – but don’t give him a break, don’t let him play that card.” I was screaming down the phone’ … George Webster on landing his job at CBeebies. Photograph: Paul Husband/CBeebies With a joyous rhyming story and a whole host of children alongside the main character, this powerful picture book is the perfect way to show children that not only are they amazing, but their friends, family and even people they haven't yet met are amazing too! About This Edition ISBN: I don’t want this to sound too gooey, but there’s a lovely vibe in the Webster household. George is very grateful, too, and generous about his parents, even when I offer an opportunity for a moan. “No, they’ve been more than good – they’ve been amazing.”

Now, I’m worrying about the seeing-me-for-me thing, that we’re talking mainly about Down’s syndrome, which may be a part of who George is but it certainly doesn’t define him. “I don’t mind – I’m happy to talk about anything,” he says. But we need to get on to the glow, the fledgling but already glittering career. Our Book of the Month for Age 3+ is This is Me, a beautiful new picture book celebrating our differences, brought to us by CBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen. George Webster was catapulted into the public eye when he spoke about down syndrome in his myth-busting video for BBC Bitesize, he now brings us this genuine and heartfelt story. This is Me will bring out the glow in everyone! Our differences make us special. We don’t all have to be the same. Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone had the same name. Through vibrant illustrations and rhyming text, George introduces us to his family, hobbies and interests. We also meet lots of his friends and observe the wide variety of ways in which people can communicate, play, get around and have fun. The inclusive cast of characters are even based on George's real friends.Yn achos George, un o'r cynhwysion niferus sy'n cyfrannu at ei rysáit unigryw ef ydy ei fod yn digwydd bod â Syndrom Down. He did a video for BBC Bitesize called Busting Myths, about Down’s syndrome. “It went viral on social media.” CBeebies got in touch and asked if he’d be interested in presenting. “So I went to Salford and did an interview with one of the presenters called Rebecca – she’s lovely. It was a really fun day.” When they called to say he got the job, “I was actually screaming down the phone.” Now he’s a regular presenter. We originally agreed for George to be a guest presenter just to ease him in and introduce him to the CBeebies family. But actually, I think rapidly we’re already looking at a Friday every other week, aren’t we, George?” said the CBeebies producer Claire Taylor on a three-way video call with her new star and the Guardian. “And then I’m sure that it will come to a weekly slot, if not more.” Our differences make us special. We don’t all have to be the same. Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone had the same name.