About Born to Be Great
Born to Be Great
Written and illustrated by Phillius Butcher
Every child has a dream — and every dream begins with belief.
In Born to Be Great, a father sits beside his son one quiet evening and shares a truth that will change the way he sees himself forever:
“You were born to do amazing things. You were born to be great.”
Through gentle words and heartfelt illustrations, this empowering story reminds children that greatness isn’t something we find — it’s something we grow from within.
Each page celebrates courage, confidence, and kindness — helping young readers see that they already have what it takes to shine.
✨ Perfect for parents, teachers, and dreamers of all ages.
🌟 A wonderful bedtime read that encourages self-belief and big dreams.
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Author Bio:
Phillius Butcher is a London-based children’s author who believes the right words, repeated often, can change a child’s life. Drawing on his own experiences and the encouragement he wished he’d had growing up, he writes stories that help children practise confidence, self-belief, and resilience in simple, memorable ways.
His debut picture book, Born to Be Great, invites families and classrooms to speak uplifting affirmations together and to start everyday conversations about inner strength, kindness, and potential. Phillius’s warm, accessible style blends imagination with motivation, giving adults an easy script for nurturing brave thinking and a positive self-image.
When he isn’t writing, Phillius enjoys cheering on youth football and creating practical tools that make big ideas feel usable for busy parents and teachers. He is currently developing additional stories with the same mission: to remind every child that they already have something special inside them—and to help them believe it.
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