On the other hand, it could be making a statement-spiritual, psychological, or philosophical. There is no hidden-meaning or significance. On the one hand, I suppose 'Human' could be the proper name of narrator.

This may or may not be Significant to the Message. The author's note is a 'guided meditation.' Will children read the author's note? Will parents? Will teachers? How important is the author's note to the text as a whole? I can't answer all those questions. My thoughts: If I could unread the author's note, I might have a more open mind. The book is a good reminder that all books-even picture books-have a world view.

Otherwise message-driven books are called didactic. When a book's message is especially well-received, readers-critics-praise it. What does it mean to be human? That is the question tackled in Susan Verde's newest picture book. Premise/plot: What you see is what you get. I'm finding my way and choosing my path on this incredible journey. It is a perfect guide with which parents and teachers can help children pay attention to their feelings and learn to control their worry and anxiety.First sentence: I am Human. I Am Peace is a reflection of the power of mindfulness in all our lives. Here is a gentle expression of the tenets of mindfulness, encouraging young children to breathe, taste, smell, and be present in the here and now. With so many children suffering from anxiety, there is no better tool than learning to be mindful. Scientific research has proven that there are many benefits to practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness encourages us to pay attention to our experiences (our feelings, sensations in the body, emotions, surroundings) without judgment but with kindness and curiosity. The thoughts in my head are like rushing water, and I feel like a boat with no anchor. “There are times when I worry about what might happen next and what happened before. Children can learn how to manage their emotions, make good choices, and balance their busy lives by learning to be mindful, express emotions through speech, find empathy through imagination, and wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment. “A gentle, helpful tool for cultivating kid mindfulness.” - Kirkus Reviewsĭiscover the power of mindfulness in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator!

I am peace by susan verde