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The official children’s book from Simple Plan

I'm Just a Kid: The Story of Simple Plan

Before the arena shows and fans around the world, four kids met on their first day of school in Montreal. This true, joyfully illustrated story is about making noise, making mistakes, making friends — and never giving up on each other.

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Hardcover · Ages 4–10 · Illustrated by Jomike Tejido

True band story32 illustrated pages$1 supports the Simple Plan Foundation
Coming in2027
Cover of I'm Just a Kid: The Story of Simple Plan

A true story inspired by the real-life journey of Simple Plan
Illustrated by Jomike Tejido

The four members of Simple Plan holding the book
Pierre, Chuck, Jeff and Seb with the finished book.
Straight from the band

WHY A BOOK?

“As parents, reading bedtime stories to our kids was always one of our favorite and most sacred traditions. For that reason, writing this book has been an extremely fun and rewarding experience, and we’re so proud of how it turned out!

When we started the band, our fans were young teenagers and our music helped them get through difficult times. A lot of these fans are now becoming parents and it feels really special to connect with them in a whole new way as they enter this exciting new chapter of their lives.

We’re so thrilled they are sharing their love for our band with their kids! It’s been absolutely amazing to see so many young children at our shows and we’re so grateful that a new generation is discovering our music.

We hope reading this book is a fun and bonding experience for many young families and that it inspires kids all over the world to chase their dreams and never give up.”

— Pierre, Chuck, Jeff and Seb
Based on how the band actually met

THE STORY

This is the story of four ordinary kids who became best friends, never gave up on each other, and created music that would reach millions of people around the world.

There were arguments. There were “I quit” moments. But through it all they always had one simple plan: never give up on each other.

This is the story of the band Simple Plan.

The four boys colliding on their first day of school
Five minutes to showtime

“WHAT'S YOUR BAND CALLED?”
THE EMCEE ASKED.

JEFF SLAPPED HIS FOREHEAD.
“WE FORGOT TO PICK A NAME!”

In their words

THE LESSON

A story about a love of music, friendship and perseverance.

THE LOVE OF MUSIC

FRIENDSHIP

PERSEVERANCE

Through the arguments, mistakes and “I quit” moments, they learned one simple lesson:NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS — OR ON EACH OTHER.

For the grown-ups

A NOTE FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & MENTORS

At its heart, I’m Just a Kid: The Story of Simple Plan is about friendship, resilience and discovering what you love — and finding the courage to pursue it.

Through the band’s beginnings, the story shows how music can bring kids together, create a sense of belonging and give them a way to express themselves.

It also celebrates the important role mentors, teachers and music education can play in a young person’s life. Sometimes all it takes is someone encouraging a child’s creativity, giving them space to explore or helping them believe that what they love is worth pursuing.

Simple Plan’s story is a reminder that big dreams can have very small beginnings — in a classroom, through a friendship or simply by picking up an instrument for the first time.

Four ordinary kids

MEET THE BAND

Hover over each name to see who they grew up to be.

Jeff — green beanie, guitar, illustrated

JEFF

Guitar

Pierre — red shirt, vocals, illustrated

PIERRE

Vocals

Chuck — black tee, drums, illustrated

CHUCK

Drums

Seb — blue hoodie, guitar, illustrated

SEB

Guitar

Simple Plan on stage today, in front of a full arena
And the same four, today.
Hardcover · 32 pages

THE BOOK

Every page hand-illustrated and colored by Jomike Tejido.

The front cover of I'm Just a Kid
Jomike Tejido, illustrator
Jomike Tejido

ABOUT JOMIKE TEJIDO

Jomike Tejido is an award-winning illustrator, author and artist based in Manila, Philippines. He has brought more than 100 children’s books to life with his colourful and whimsical illustrations, and is also a contemporary abstract painter with 20 solo exhibitions to his name. When he’s not creating, Jomike enjoys soccer, cooking, seafood and travelling to new places. He lives in Manila with his wife and two daughters.

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$19.99 USD · $26.99 CAD

Hardcover · 32 pages · ISBN 979-8-89565-209-1

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$1 from every book sold goes to the Simple Plan Foundation.

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