I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

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.