I AM ME: A BOOK OF AUTHENTICITY, by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds, Abrams Books for Young Readers, Sept. 27, 2022, Hardcover, $15.99 (ages 4-8)
Celebrate the things that make you you in I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity, by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.
“Sometimes I stand out in a crowd.
Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.
I start to ask myself, why can’t I blend in? Fit the mold?
But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same.”
Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don’t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world — and share our joy!
From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. —Synopsis provided by Abrams Books for Young Readers
Any time my 8-year-old sees a book with Peter H. Reynolds’ illustrations, she asks for it. She — and I — know that anything he’s involved in is bound to be good.
And that’s exactly the case with I Am Me — part of the I Am book series by Susan Verde and Reynolds.
I Am Me is basically a book of affirmations. Simple, yet powerful words that Verde carefully crafts into impactful statements that celebrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
What better than to have kids growing up knowing that their differences are what make them beautiful?
Reynolds captures Verde’s words with exuberance. His use of line and color are perfectly balanced, punctuating Verde’s text in just the right way.
I Am Me is a fantastic book that should be part of everyone’s book collection.
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