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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

By Susan Verde and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

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#1 New York Times bestseller!
Companion to I Am Love and I Am Peace
“An age-appropriate and hopeful look at what it means to be a connected human on this planet.” ―School Library Journal

Being human means we are full of possibility. We learn, we dream, we wonder at the world around us. But we also make mistakes and can feel fearful or sad.

From the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Love, and I Am One comes a hopeful celebration of the human family. A colorfully and warmly illustrated book for young children, I Am Human affirms that 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 contributor(s)

Susan Verde is the bestselling author of I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, I Am Love, I Am One, I Am Courage, I Am Me, Who I Am, and The Museum, all illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, as well as the Feel-Good Fairy Tales books, illustrated by Jay Fleck, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Soul, illustrated by Matthew Cordell. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to children and lives with her three children in East Hampton, New York.

Peter H. Reynolds is the illustrator of many bestselling and award-winning picture books, including The Dot, Ish, I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, I Am Love, I Am One, I Am Courage, I Am Me, and Who I Am. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, where he operates the beloved shop Blue Bunny Books and Toys.

Book details

ISBN: 9781419731655
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Date published:
Page count: 32
Categories, genres & themes: Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Mindfulness & Meditation, and Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Values & Virtues
Ages: 4 to 8

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