Children's Nonfiction Emotions & Feelings
I Am Human
A Book of Empathy
- Publisher
- Abrams Appleseed
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2020
- Category
- Emotions & Feelings, Values & Virtues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781419731655
- Publish Date
- Oct 2018
- List Price
- $18.99
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Board book
- ISBN
- 9781419746734
- Publish Date
- Sep 2020
- List Price
- $12.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 4 to 8
- Grade: p to 3
Description
Embrace empathy with even the tiniest humans in I Am Human, a board book edition of the instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
“An age-appropriate and hopeful look at what it means to be a connected human on this planet.” ―School Library Journal
From author Susan Verde and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga and I Am Peace, comes a hopeful celebration of the human family which affirms that although we may make mistakes, we can make good choices by acting with compassion and having empathy for others and ourselves.
A child in a red-striped shirt and blue jeans explores the possibilities open to them as a human being. Beginning with “I was born. A miracle! One of billions but unique!” the text lists activities (“I am always learning”; “I have BIG dreams”). The child explores the difficult sides of being human, such as feelings of fear and sadness. They can “make choices” and “move forward” with “thoughtfulness” (for example, giving flowers to a friend they hurt), learning to live with kindness, compassion, listening, and connection. “I am full of hope. I am human.”
When we find common ground, we can feel connected to the great world around us and mindfully strive to be our best selves.
Includes a guided meditation.
Also available:
I Am Me
I Am Yoga
I Am Peace
I Am Love
I Am One
I Am Courage
I Am . . . A Box of Goodness!
About the authors
SUSAN VERDE est l’auteure de plusieurs albums illustrés, dont La princesse de l’eau claire, Le yoga c’est pour moi et bien d’autres. Suite à une carrière en enseignement au niveau primaire, Susan se lance maintenant dans le domaine de l’écriture et donne des cours de yoga aux enfants à New York.
SUSAN VERDE is the author of several picture books, including The Museum, You and Me, and Le yoga c’est pour moi. After spending a number of years working as an elementary school teacher, Susan now writes and teaches kids’ yoga in East Hampton, New York, where she lives with her three children.
Editorial Reviews
"The illustrations are clean and colorful against a contrasting background. . . A beautiful tool for teaching love, empathy, and self-care."
School Library Journal
"Emphasizing Verde's common themes of mindfulness and emotional presence, the main character demonstrates expressions of love ranging from keeping their own "mind and body safe and healthy" to careful listening to others. . . Verde provides extensive backmatter, including yoga poses and a heart meditation. These addenda enrich the narrative and provide useful context for the relationship skills outlined in the text. Practical and empowering for young ones learning how to emotionally attend to themselves and others."
Kirkus Review
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