Books by Susan Verde

From the creators of "I Am Yoga" and "I Am Peace" comes the third book in their wellness series--a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages children to see themselves as part of one big imperfect family. Full color.

With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie's kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own.

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!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 bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone whös ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful¿and that each of us matters, just as we are.

A fractured fairy tale to help kids slow down and find their energy, from New York Times bestseller and mindfulness expert Susan Verde!Once upon a time there were two neighbors, Hare and Tortoise. Although they lived side by side, they did things very differently.Hare did everything quickly and energetically. But she was so busy that she didn¿t always pay attention to the things¿or people¿around her. Some might say she was too fast.Tortoise did everything slowly and thoughtfully. But sometimes he took so much time that he had trouble finishing things. Some might say he was too slow. What will happen when the two come head to head? In this original spin on a classic fairytale, New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and illustrator Jay Fleck explore how too much of anything won¿t get you across the finish line, and how having a friend to help you find balance is the best thing of all. Includes exercises to help YOU find your ¿just right.¿

Encourage kids to find their inner strength with this companion to the New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!I move ahead one breath at a time.I act with bravery.I am courage.When we picture someone brave, we might think they¿re fearless but real courage comes from feeling scared and facing what challenges us anyway. When our minds tell us ¿I can¿t,¿ we can look inside ourselves and find the strength to say, ¿Yes, I CAN!¿From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a triumphant celebration of everyday courage: believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Grounded in mindfulness and awareness, I Am Courage is an empowering reminder that we can conquer anything.Inside, you'll also find exercises to inspire confidence.

A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.

A calming spin on a classic fairy tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde Once upon a time there lived a wolf who lost his huff and his puff. It was a BIG, BAD problem! One morning, the wolf came upon a peaceful little yogi doing sun salutations. The wolf wanted to huff and puff and blooow her hut down into a big pile of straw. But instead the yogi suggested, ¿Let¿s meditate on that!¿Soon the wolf met a second yogi, and then a third. He may have lost his huff and puff¿but with the help of three new yogi friends, can the wolf find his breath?

The companion to I Am Yoga that celebrates mindfulness—now available as a board book!When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the picture book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga and the #1 New York Times bestseller I Am Human. 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.

An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the seayoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible.New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.

A young boy reminisces about his favourite pair of sneakers and learns a little something about growing up