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Children's Nonfiction Social Activism & Volunteering

I Am One

A Book of Action

by (author) Susan Verde

illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Initial publish date
Sep 2022
Category
Social Activism & Volunteering, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Values & Virtues
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781419742385
    Publish Date
    Sep 2020
    List Price
    $18.99
  • Board book

    ISBN
    9781419742392
    Publish Date
    Sep 2022
    List Price
    $11.99

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New York Times bestselling author and illustrator!
Companion to I Am Love and I Am Peace
“Attractive . . . makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion.” ―School Library Journal

Discover the power of activism in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!

“How do I make a difference? It seems like a tall order for one so small. But beautiful things start with just one.” One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you.

On the first page, the main character asks a beautiful bird, “How do I make a difference?” They doubt their ability to make a difference because they are “so small.” However, when the bird gives them a seed, they realize that “beautiful things start with just One.” They can plant a seed and start a garden! They can also start a journey, paint a masterpiece, compose a melody, and break down walls. All these actions start with “one” thing: a first step, a first stroke of paint, a first musical note, and a first brick.

Here is a powerful call to action for young children, encouraging them to raise their voice, extend a hand, and take that one first step to starting something beautiful and moving toward a better world.

Includes a guided meditation and self-reflection activity.

Also available:
I Am Me
I Am Yoga
I Am Peace
I Am Human
I Am Love
I Am Courage
I Am . . . A Box of Goodness!

About the authors

 

 

SUSAN VERDE est l’auteure de plusieurs albums illustrés, dont La princesse de l’eau claire, Le yoga c’est pour moi et bien d’autres. Suite à une carrière en enseignement au niveau primaire, Susan se lance maintenant dans le domaine de l’écriture et donne des cours de yoga aux enfants à New York.

 

 

SUSAN VERDE is the author of several picture books, including The Museum, You and Me, and Le yoga c’est pour moi. After spending a number of years working as an elementary school teacher, Susan now writes and teaches kids’ yoga in East Hampton, New York, where she lives with her three children.

 

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Editorial Reviews

"This attractive title makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion."

School Library Journal

"Reynolds' loose, color-drenched illustrations radiate calm and peace, enhancing the meditative text's mood."

Horn Book Magazine

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