Book Recommendation

If you do not know about the “I am…” series from Susan Verde, then stop right here and head to the nearest bookstore and go grab one…or all of them! Susan Verde is a fellow children’s yogi and mindfulness teacher. Naturally, I am drawn to the messages in her books, but with the help of Illustrator Peter Reynolds, they make this book a work of art.

This series has become a quick favorite of our family— me for the message and my kids for the beautiful artwork. Oh and let’s not forget, at the end of every story she includes a couple of yoga poses or breathing practices connecting with the story to be practiced at home together!

We are currently in love with the book in the picture “I am Courage”, so if you had to start with one, I would highly recommend grabbing this one!

What books are you sharing with your little ones? What themes or messages are you reinforcing through the stories you read together?

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