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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! Review: A gentle reminder of what it means to be human - I Am Human feels like a quiet, heartfelt conversation about empathy and kindness. Susan Verde’s words are simple but powerful, making it easy for kids (and adults!) to understand that being human means feeling a whole mix of emotions, and that’s okay. Peter H. Reynolds’ soft, warm illustrations add so much depth without being too much. They create a comforting atmosphere that matches the message perfectly. This book is a wonderful way to help little ones (and grown-ups, too) remember to be gentle with themselves and others. If you want a book that teaches empathy in a way that feels natural and loving, this one’s a beautiful choice. It’s like a little reminder to slow down and care a bit more. Review: mindfulness and love - Love this book for my kids. I’m reading to them for homeschool. Great work! I will be reading again and again


























| Best Sellers Rank | #13,366 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #96 in Children's Explore the World Books (Books) #139 in Children's Values Books #181 in Children's Books on Health |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,045 Reviews |
D**R
A gentle reminder of what it means to be human
I Am Human feels like a quiet, heartfelt conversation about empathy and kindness. Susan Verde’s words are simple but powerful, making it easy for kids (and adults!) to understand that being human means feeling a whole mix of emotions, and that’s okay. Peter H. Reynolds’ soft, warm illustrations add so much depth without being too much. They create a comforting atmosphere that matches the message perfectly. This book is a wonderful way to help little ones (and grown-ups, too) remember to be gentle with themselves and others. If you want a book that teaches empathy in a way that feels natural and loving, this one’s a beautiful choice. It’s like a little reminder to slow down and care a bit more.
T**A
mindfulness and love
Love this book for my kids. I’m reading to them for homeschool. Great work! I will be reading again and again
J**J
A must have book
This board book is great and should be part of every library. Especially great for kids of all ages. This is one of those books that every child should own. It should be in lobbies and offices wherever children go to wait. It should be in every child's classroom. After reading it you might want to get a copy for every little kid you know. And once you fall in love with this one, you might check out her other books too. (Or maybe you already have.) So good. Happy, sweet, meaningful, joyful, delightful books to make anyone smile and feel all warm n cuddly. This book and the others in this line are THE books. You won't be disappointed. The board book format is awesome.
P**A
My daughter can start almost reading parts of this book. Love it.
I love this book really helps my daughter ease her way to sleep at night. Very calm. Very simple.
C**R
Beautiful book
Amazing message. This series of three books have helped soothe this mama's heart for sure. And I can't imagine how powerful it would have been had I been read these books as a child. So reassuring to basic human emotions and needs, but also shows clear examples of how to help others in their time of need. It also highlights how we can accidentally hurt those around us without even noticing. I think this is a critical book to read to young children, and to read it very often so the message resonates. Definitely check out the rest of the I Am Human books! The illustrations that go along with it are so beautifully detailed. Have gifted this book to several friends with littles, who have reached out to say how truly touching this book was for them. Great bonding opportunity
N**N
Sweetest Children’s Book
I am absolutely in love with this book, it has become my absolute undisputed favorite. You have a kid to celebrate? You get this book. You’re one of my preschoolers? You get this book for your end of year gift. You are a future teacher? Here’s your gift when you get that license no matter the age you plan to teach. I have purchased over 30 copies of this book to give to others because I find it to be that special. The illustrations are beautiful and interesting for kiddos to look at. The message on each page is so SWEET and teaches young ones about being human. I hope my students carry these messages with them through their entire lives. Seriously, the sweetest book in the world. Love love love.
M**A
Great book. suitable for age 3 as well
I ordered the hard cover. It is short and easy to follow, the images are great my little one was very interested in them. It lets the child explore emotions through the story, with acceptance and kindness. Exactly what i was looking for.
H**N
Some really good things about being human
Optimistic and a winner; this book will leave your little one feeling comforted. And whether you read it during the day or as a bedtime story, I think you might be rewarded with a little smile. It’s a book about being connected and all the good things that a human can do and feel. And it’s an acknowledgement that yes, everyone feels sad sometimes, or maybe makes bad choices sometimes. But we can always start to make good choices and turn things around. And it celebrates being human. This book is simple and delightful. It’s for ages 4-8 and the odds are good your little one will want to read it over and over again. Yup, it’s one of those. The whimsical pictures by illustrator Pete Reynolds make exploring each new page a fun discovery, and author Susan Verde infuses the book with cheerfulness.
S**X
stunning 😍
Beautiful . Baught as a gift for my soon to be 5 yearold. I cant wait to give her it for her birthday and collect the other books
A**G
Amazing book
A must for young children. Beautiful and inspiring. My daughter loves it.
D**Y
simple yet sweet
Simple sentences with nice illustrations easy to understand for a 3-5yo or maybe even younger
P**D
Lovely illustrations
A nicely bound book with good illustrations. I'd purchased it for my 5-year-old, she found it a bit difficult to understand as the story is quite abstract for her age. However, it does open to door to conversations about feelings and motivation when one's low. Lots of questions follow each page. It's on the shelf and we read it from time to time.
L**G
Livro perfeito
O livro veio perfeito, é uma linda história, vale muito a pena! Eu não tenho fotos porque dei de presente o livro, mas não teve nenhuma avaria, veio bem embalado.
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