Susan Verde
4) I am yoga
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As a young girl practices various standard yoga poses, she imagines herself as a tree touching the sky, a playful dog, a warrior, and more while relaxing and seeing how she fits into the world.
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Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises.
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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!
9) The museum
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A young girl tours and twirls through museum galleries experiencing different emotions evoked by different styles of art, and then expresses her energy and inspiration when she finds an empty canvas.
10) You and me
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Relates, in rhyming verse, how fate brought two cat best friends together.
11) Unstoppable me
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Unstoppable Me is about the sort of energetic child we all know and love -- full of fun and play -- and a bit exhausting! In this book, we see an unstoppable little boy, run, jump, and soar through his day. He takes a little time to refuel, then he's back at it--zooming and zipping around. This poetic, joyful book--filled with illustrations as bright and energetic as the boy himself-- is a celebration of the active child.
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Tortoise and Hare are neighbors, but they have very different approaches to life: Hare does everything super quickly, but does not always pay attention to what is around her, Tortoise does things slowly and thoughtfully, but sometimes he fails to finish tasks--so when they agree to a race, Hare is certain she will finish first, but instead both Hare and Tortoise discover that what is most important is having a friend to keep you in balance.
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"All day long there are sounds. I hear them, telling me the world is busy- and so am I. But when I find stillness and make the choice to pause, breathe, and give each sound my careful attention, I can listen. Listening tells me more . . . Gracefully written by Susan Verde, bestselling author of the I Am books, and winsomely illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, the Sensing Your World series teaches little ones to experience the world around them more deeply,...
15) Can you see it?
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A child considers the difference between using our eyes to look at what is in front of us and using our hearts to see beyond the surface to find the miracles surrounding us. Includes author's note.