I Am One - (I Am Books) by Susan Verde

Book Synopsis

Encourage optimism, engagement, and resilience with this positive-sprited picture book.

The New York Times bestselling I Am series includesI Am Love and I Am Peace. School Library Journal praised I Am One as "attractive . . . makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion."

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."

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.

Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you.

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!

Review Quotes

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

"This attractive title makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Susan Verde is the author of the instant #1 New York Times bestseller I Am Human. Her books include The Museum, You and Me, I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Love, My Kicks, and Rock 'n' Roll Soul. A certified yoga and wellness instructor, she lives in East Hampton, New York, with her family. Peter H. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling Judy Moody, Stink, and I Am series, as well as many other award-winning picture books, including The Dot and Ish. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.