What I Am

Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration about being 'too small' for something or when they seem confused by their own changing moods and identities. It is a perfect choice for the child who is starting to notice they can be different things to different people: a helper at home but a shy observer at school. This gentle story follows a young girl as she navigates the beautiful contradictions of being human. She explains that she can be both selfish and generous, a scaredy-cat and a brave explorer, all at the same time. Srinivasan uses simple, rhythmic text to validate that we are not just one thing. It is an essential tool for building self-acceptance and emotional intelligence in children aged 3 to 7, helping them understand that their complexity is not a flaw, but a superpower.