I am Peace A Book of Mindfulness (Hardcover) Wellbeing, Life Beliefs and Values by Susan Verde, Peter H. Reynolds Kids Book
By: Susan Verde, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781419727016
When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde’s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds’s expressive watercolor illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author’s note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, I Am Peace will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.
About the Author
Susan Verde is the author of The Museum, You and Me, I Am Yoga, and My Kicks. She is a certified mindfulness and yoga instructor and lives in East Hampton, New York.
About the Illustrator
Peter H. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling Judy Moody and Stink series as well as many other bestselling and award-winning picture books, including TheDot and Ish. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Industry Reviews
"The third in a gentle, motivational series, following I Am Yoga and I Am Peace, encourages readers to practice compassion and kindness. The illustrations feature many diverse child characters, while Verde's straightforward "I" statements invite self-reflection." -- - Publishers Weekly
"This community-minded book is a hopeful meditation on the amazing and challenging aspects of being human. The simple, compassionate message is supplemented by colorful illustrations that help kids understand the abstract-but incredibly important-concept of empathy." -- Curbed
"This is a warm, empathetic book that deserves a place on every child's bookshelf and in every school. Moving and wise." -- Carousel