I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

Name: I Am Human: A Book of Empathy
ISBN: 9781419745683

I Am Books Series · Book 4 of 2

For children learning to navigate big feelings and understand their impact on others, this book gently affirms the beauty of being human, flaws and all.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child says something hurtful and doesn't understand why it was wrong, or when they are feeling bad about making a mistake. 'I Am Human' is a gentle, lyrical exploration of what it means to be a person, full of imperfections and potential. Through a simple first-person narrative, the book acknowledges the full range of human experience: making choices, feeling big emotions like sadness and joy, hurting others by accident, and the power of saying 'I'm sorry.' It compassionately validates that mistakes are a part of learning and that we all have the capacity for kindness and connection. This book is an excellent tool for opening conversations about empathy, self-forgiveness, and the importance of trying again.

Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Shame & Guilt Friendship & Social Resilience & Perseverance Growing Up Joy & Gratitude Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A child is shown making a mistake and hurting another child's feelings. This is resolved with kindness.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with the concepts of making mistakes, feeling shame, and hurting others' feelings. The approach is gentle and direct, but not scary. For example, one illustration shows a child pushing another, and another shows a child feeling sad and alone. The resolution is consistently hopeful, emphasizing the power to apologize, learn, and choose kindness. The perspective is secular and universal.