New Releases by Susan Verde

From a #1 NY Times bestselling team comes a sequel to the picture book The Water Princess, starring a young African girl making her dream of a village well come true, inspired by the life of supermodel-turned-philanthropist Georgie Badiel. Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is filled with the warm earth and black velvet sky of her magnificent African village. When she was a girl, Gie Gie walked with many other girls and women for miles every day to collect clean water for drinking, cooking, and washing. A fire began to burn in her belly: If they had water closer to home, there would be time and opportunity for so much more. As she grows up, Princess Gie Gie travels to countries where water flows freely. Even the flowers and trees drink every day! The fire in her belly burns stronger. She shares her story and meets people with experience building wells. Can Gie Gie bring cool, crystal-clear water to her kingdom? Inspired by the life of Burkina Faso–born model Georgie Badiel, The Water Princess Builds a Well continues the moving story that began with The Water Princess. Since that title’s publication, the Georgie Badiel Foundation’s efforts have made clean water more accessible for over six hundred thousand people in Burkina Faso. Princess Gie Gie continues to change the world. Will you join her?

Sallie Bee learns how to apologize authentically in this funny and encouraging companion to Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note from New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde, Courtney Sheinmel, and Heather Ross Sallie Bee didn’t mean to break Leo’s project, but it wasn’t her fault! Someone left a pencil on the floor—of course she tripped! She tries to make it better. A knock-knock joke? Check. A snickerdoodle? Yum. A quick “sorry”? Done! So why is Leo still upset? Maybe because Sallie hasn’t thought about how Leo feels—or added the most important part to her apology: the because. Time for a do-over. With a little courage and a lot of heart, Sallie is ready to make things right—for real. Sallie Bee Says “I’m Sorry” is a warm, relatable story about taking responsibility, offering true apologies, and learning from our mistakes. Includes an author’s note with steps for saying “sorry” Also Available: Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note

From award-winning creators Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird comes an empowering celebration of the strength, diversity, worthiness, and beauty of our bodies. Did you know your body is beautiful? And not only is it beautiful—it is also unique, miraculous, wise, worthy, and 100% your own. New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde (the I Am series) and acclaimed illustrator Steph Littlebird (My Powerful Hair) team up to celebrate all of the beautiful things our bodies can be and do: from mirroring the wonders in nature and carrying the stories of our ancestors, to speaking up for what they need, growing, dancing and more! With an empowering, lyrical text and bold, vibrant illustrations, Body Beautiful feels like a hug for every body.

A beautiful meditation on new motherhood from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, Susan Verde. #1 New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Susan Verde has introduced millions of young readers to the idea of self-care. Now she has crafted a message of healing to be shared between new mothers and their babies as they read together. Becoming a mother isn’t always easy. There are tired days and tears, tests of patience and fears of getting it wrong. As mother and child read Mommy Love, the text provides the reader with the prompts of a mindfulness exercise. Mothers are guided to use their senses to help them bond with their babies, notice small details, and ground themselves in the present moment. There are words of encouragement and hope as Mommy and Baby begin their journey of love together. Complete with an author’s note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources, Mommy Love is a groundbreaking and heartwarming book that reassures all those who are experiencing motherhood that they are doing their best as they explore their important new role.

See below for English description. Encouragez les enfants a faire preuve de bienveillance envers eux-memes tous les jours avec Qui je suis, un album edifiant qui contient des affirmations positives et qui s''ajoute a la collection de Susan Verde et Peter H. Reynolds, classee au palmares du New York Times. Quand cette voix malveillante devient trop forte et que je suis demoralise, je peux me dire: Je suis assez. J''ai ma place dans ce monde. Nous avons tous-tes des journees difficiles: des moments ou nous nous sentons de mauvaise humeur et ou une voix malveillante dans notre esprit peut nous amener a etre decu-es de nous-memes. Mais nous pouvons repondre a cette voix... et trouver celle qui nous remontera le moral. Nous pouvons nous dire des mots positifs, qui nous soutiennent et qui sont vrais. Une celebration de l''amour propre et de l''appropriation de tout ce qui nous rend special, Qui je suis: Un livre sur la pensee positive presente un recueil sincere d''affirmations positives qui nous rappellent que nous sommes humains, que nous sommes suffisants, et que nous meritons toutes sortes d''amour, et en particulier le notre. Encourage kids to practice self-love every day with Qui je suis -- an uplifting picture book collection of positive affirmations and companion to Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds''s New York Times bestselling series. When the unkind voice gets loud and I feel down, I can tell myself: I am enough. In this world, I matter. We all have rough days: tough times when we feel down and an unkind voice in our mind can make us feel disappointed in ourselves. But we can talk back to that unkind voice; we can find the voice that will lift us up instead. We can tell ourselves words that are positive, supportive, and true. A celebration of self-love and owning all the things that make us special, Qui je suis: Un livre sur la pensee positive is a heartfelt collection of positive affirmations, helping us to affirm that we are human, we are enough, and we are deserving of all kinds of love -- especially our own. Original Title: Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself

Cultivate connection and kindness in author Susan Verde’s and Peter H. Reynolds’s I Am We, a companion to the New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love Connected is what we are: part of a world-wide community, diverse and magnificent, kind and accepting, supportive and present. All of us important, none of us alone. Sometimes we may wonder, how does caring for ourselves help anyone else? But then we realize that the better we feel inside, the more we can be there for others—our friends, families, and communities. We are part of something bigger than ourselves, and when we each turn our goodness and compassion outward, we can create, learn, and love. From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a celebration of caring for ourselves AND others with open hearts and minds. Whether it’s listening to a friend, welcoming newcomers with open arms, or standing up against injustice, I Am We shows us what true community looks like—and the amazing things that can happen when we come together. Inside you’ll also find exercises for building community. I Am series: I Am Me I Am We Who I Am I Am Courage I Am One I Am Love I Am Human I Am Peace I Am Yoga

"All day long there are sounds. I hear them, telling me the world is busy- and so am I. But when I find stillness and make the choice to pause, breathe, and give each sound my careful attention, I can listen. Listening tells me more... Gracefully written by Susan Verde, bestselling author of the I Am books, and winsomely illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, the Sensing Your World series teaches little ones to experience the world around them more deeply, using the five senses to find joy, connection, and beauty in the small, everyday moments. Are You Listening? encourages us to listen to the world around us with our whole hearts"--

See below for English description. Parfois, nous dissimulons qui nous sommes vraiment pour nous conformer à ce que nous croyons devoir être dans le monde. D''autres fois, nous nous comparons aux autres et nous avons l''impression de ne pas être à notre place. Mais c''est lorsque nous réalisons que nous méritons d''être célébrés et que nous vivons fièrement notre véritable identité que nous arrivons à laisser notre empreinte unique sur le monde... et à partager notre joie! Célébrez l''individualité et l''authenticité dans ce livre de la même collection que Je suis humain et L''amour : Un livre sur la compassion, classés au palmarès du New York Times. Je suis moi rappelle à ceux et celles qui ont déjà eu l''impression d''être trop ou de ne pas être assez que c''est la différence qui rend la vie merveilleuse, et que chacun de nous est important, exactement comme il est. Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers Je suis humain and L''amour : Un livre sur la compassion! Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don''t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world -- and share our joy! From the New York Times bestselling team behind the Je suis series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who''s ever felt like too much or not enough, Je suis moi : Un livre sur l''authenticité is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful -- and that each of us matters, just as we are. Original title : I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity

From bestselling author Susan Verde comes a new series exploring the five senses through a mindfulness perspective, highlighting how they allow us to appreciate the world around us When I am busy— moving through my day, watching where I go— looking shows me what is right in front of my eyes. But when I slow down— find stillness, and notice with patience and curiosity— I can see. Seeing shows me more . . . Gracefully written by Susan Verde, bestselling author of the I Am books, and winsomely illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, the Sensing Your World series teaches little ones to experience the world around them more deeply, using the five senses to find joy, connection, and beauty in the small, everyday moments. Can You See It? encourages us to look closer to see deeper: not just with our eyes, but with our whole hearts.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and children’s yoga and mindfulness expert Susan Verde, Say One Kind Thing is an original essay collection, emphasizing the power of positive self-talk and the lessons we learn from motherhood and gaining self-acceptance. Susan Verde knows the power of positive self-talk. For decades, Verde has struggled with her inner critic, a voice inside telling her that she was not enough. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices became her way of challenging and quieting this voice. However, the moment she became a parent, the voice became louder than ever. How would she manage parenting three little ones when she could not speak to herself with compassion, kindness, and love? Motherhood would prove to be the ultimate test of her practice. With humor, heart, and disarming vulnerability, Verde shares stories from her life as a parent, a child, a human, and a coffee addict on a journey toward self-acceptance. She reveals her missteps and her greatest moments of joy—from supporting one of her children through a mental health struggle, and another through gender affirmation; to losing her father and reconnecting with her mother; to the immense pain and pride of preparing to send her three teenagers off to college and facing an empty nest. Woven throughout Say One Kind Thing are mantras reminding readers to speak to themselves with compassion, with the ultimate goal of living, loving, and parenting from a place of freedom and authenticity. Verde’s message is that we must all be the authors of our own inner dictionaries, filling them with words of self-love. We must listen to the voice that is telling us that we are worthy. And we must let these words become our story.

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde, writer Courtney Sheinmel, and illustrator Heather Ross comes a warmhearted picture book story about expressing gratitude, perfectly modeling how to write a great thank-you note! When a surprise comes in the mail from Grandma, Sallie wants to text her right away: Thanks, Grandma! But wait—how will Grandma know what Sallie is thanking her for and how it makes her feel? And every proper thank-you needs some swirlies, right? This calls for something special: a handwritten note. The next day, Sallie hopes to get another package so she can write a second note. Nothing comes. But . . . she does get safely across the street on the way to school. Maybe that deserves a thank you! Dear Crossing Guard . . . With each new day, Sallie discovers more and more reasons to feel grateful. A warm and witty story about appreciating others, Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note celebrates the simple kindness of saying “thank you.”

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in I Am Me, the companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love, now in board book Sometimes I stand out in a crowd. Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone. I start to ask myself, why can’t I blend in? Fit the mold? But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same. Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don’t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world—and share our joy! From author Susan Verde and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series, comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who’s ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful—and that each of us matters, just as we are. Inside you’ll also find exercises to celebrate who we are. I Am series: I Am Me I Am We Who I Am I Am Courage I Am One I Am Love I Am Human I Am Peace I Am Yoga

See below for English description. Tout le monde peut tomber. Ce qui compte, c''est de se relever! Nous avons tous peur de temps à autre, et nous doutons de nos capacités...mais dans ces moments, il suffit de trouver notre force intérieure et de croire en soi! Nous sommes plus braves que nous ne le croyons. Nous sommes courageux. Susan Verde et Peter H. Reynolds, duo à succès classé au palmarès du New York Times, nous proposent un livre pour enfants inspirant sur le courage, la persévérance et le pouvoir de la pensée positive. À l''aide des postures de yoga et des techniques de respiration qui se trouvent à la fin de l''ouvrage, les enfants apprendront à avoir conscience de leurs peurs et à prendre de la distance par rapport à celles-ci. Everybody falls down sometimes, but what''s important is getting back up! We all get afraid or doubt our abilities from time to time but finding our inner strength and believing in ourselves is key! We are braver than we realize. We are courage. The #1 New York Times bestselling team Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds bring us an inspiring children''s book about courage, perseverance, and the power of positive thinking. Accompanied by yoga poses and breathing techniques in the backmatter, kids will learn how to cultivate an awareness of their fears and create distance from them.

Es gibt nichts Gutes, außer man tut es! Wie kann ich die Welt verändern? Diese Aufgabe scheint viel zu groß für kleine Menschen. Und doch beginnen so viele wunderbare Dinge mit einer Kleinigkeit: Nur ein Samenkorn genügt, um einen Garten anzulegen, mit nur einer Note beginnt ein schönes Lied, mit einem kleinen Lächeln beginnt die Liebe. Jede große Bewegung, jede Veränderung beginnt mit einer Idee, mit einem Ziel. Mit mir. Und mit dir. Der Illustrator Peter Reynolds widmet dieses Buch der Aktivistin Greta Thunberg.

As a young girl practices various standard yoga poses, she imagines herself as a tree touching the sky, a playful dog, a warrior, and more while relaxing and seeing how she fits into the world.

A bedtime fractured fairy tale to help the most restless of little ones fall asleep, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde! Once upon a time there lived a very busy princess who never had trouble falling asleep. Until one night, when a pesky pea changed all that! Without sleep, the princess feels cranky, and clumsy, and filled with worry that she''ll never sleep again. Will this tossy-turny princess ever be able to calm her mind, relax her body, and finally get some rest? Book 2 of the Feel-Good Fairy Tales series is a soothing spin on a classic fairytale from New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and illustrator Jay Fleck, giving restless little readers and listeners the tools they need to help them drift off to dreamland. Includes exercises to help YOU fall asleep.

Alle Menschen sind verbunden Dieses ebenso poetische wie einfühlsame Bilderbuch vermittelt schon den Kleinsten, wie wundervoll es ist, ein Mensch zu sein – und zeigt dabei, wie wir die lebenslangen Herausforderungen unseres Daseins meistern können. Denn uns Menschen ist es gegeben, ein Leben lang zu lernen, neugierig zu sein und hoffnungsvoll in die Zukunft zu sehen. Es ist völlig in Ordnung, Fehler zu machen, denn wir haben immer die Wahl, Schlechtes zum Guten zu wenden: durch ein freundliches Wort, durch eine Bitte um Verzeihung. Ein Buch, das Kinder dazu ermutigt, sich als Teil der großen, bunten, vielfältigen Familie aller Menschen zu begreifen. Eine Feier der Anteilnahme und der Empathie.

Liebe macht die Welt zu einem besseren Ort. Wer liebt, achtet auf andere und auf sich selbst. Liebe heißt Freundlichkeit zu zeigen, in Dankbarkeit zu leben, auf unsere Seele und unseren Körper zu achten. Dieses Buch hilft kleinen und großen Lesern dabei, in sich hineinzuhören, wenn sie Angst haben, wenn sie zornig, verletzt oder traurig sind. Und es zeigt, wie die Liebe helfen kann. Wenn wir unserem Herzen folgen, finden wir einen Weg, um die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. Enthält Yoga-Positionen und eine Meditation, die das Herz öffnen.

Discover the power of activism in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love 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. From the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, and I Am Love comes a powerful call to action, encouraging each reader to raise their voice, extend a hand, and take that one first step to start something beautiful and move toward a better world.

See below for English description. Susan Verde et Peter H. Reynolds poursuivent leur fructueuse collaboration avec le quatrième livre de leur série sur le bien-être! L''amour : Un livre sur la compassion est une véritable célébration de l''amour sous toutes ses formes qui invite les jeunes lecteurs à se tourner vers l''intérieur quand ils se sentent effrayés, fâchés ou tristes. Le pouvoir transformateur de l''amour leur permettra de laisser entrer la lumière à nouveau, afin qu''ils puissent agir avec compassion et gentillesse, vivre avec gratitude et prendre soin d''eux-mêmes. Ce livre comprend notamment trois postures de yoga et une méditation guidée! Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds continue their collaboration with the fourth book in their bestselling wellness series. A celebration of love in all its forms, L''amour : Un livre sur la compassion asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid. Love allows us to act with compassion and kindness, to live with gratitude, and to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love. Three yoga poses and a heart meditation are included in the back matter. Original title: I Am Love

Celebrate kindness, compassion, self-care, and love in all its forms in this instant New York Times bestseller! Love means showing kindness, living with gratitude, and taking care of our minds and bodies. Letting our hearts lead the way can help move us closer to a better world. From the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, and I Am One comes a celebration of love in all its forms. Grounded in mindfulness and wellness, I Am Love asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid, angry, hurt, or sad. When a storm is brewing inside us and the skies grow dark, the transformative power of love lets the light back in. Includes heart-opening yoga poses and a guided meditation.

I am movement Heat Static electricity Fueled by food And powered by PLAY! Unstoppable Me is about the sort of energetic child we all know and love — full of fun and play...and a bit exhausting! In this book, we see an unstoppable little boy, run, jump, and soar through his day. He takes a little time to refuel, then he''s back at it—zooming and zipping around. From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Susan Verde, comes a poetic and joyful book about the celebration of an active child.

See below for English description. Quand le monde vous semble chaotique, trouvez la paix intérieure grâce à la pratique de la pleine conscience. Exprimez vos émotions à travers le discours direct. Développez votre empathie à travers votre imagination. Renforcez le lien qui vous unit à la Terre. Admirez la beauté du monde naturel. Grâce au texte en douceur de Susan Verde et aux impressionnantes illustrations de Peter H. Reynolds, il est facile pour les enfants d''apprendre les bases de la pleine conscience. Parfait pour la lecture en classe ou pour l''heure du dodo, cet album comprend également une note de l''auteure témoignant de l''importance de la pleine conscience et une méditation guidée qui aidera les jeunes à mieux se sentir dans leur peau. When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde''s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds''s expressive watercolour illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author''s note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, La méditation c''est pour moi will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored. Original title: I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness

I am human I am a work in progress Striving to be the best version of ME From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all the great (and challenging) parts of being human, I Am Human shows that it’s okay to make mistakes while also emphasizing the power of good choices by offering a kind word or smile or by saying “I’m sorry.” At its heart, this picture book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages children to see themselves as part of one big imperfect family—millions strong.

“Verde’s unique style and simple yet increasingly important messages of peace, mindfulness, and community make her stories a must-share...A must-purchase.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Walls do not just create barriers and divide spaces. They can be canvases for artmaking; opportunities to shape a community.” —The Horn Book “This story of urban renewal sends a welcome double message by Verde: neighbors and neighborhoods are more than the way they look, and ordinary people can band together to transform big things.” —Publishers Weekly A boy takes on a community art project in order to make his neighborhood more beautiful in this empowering and inspiring picture book by Susan Verde, stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist John Parra. One creative boy. One bare, abandoned wall. One BIG idea. There is a wall in Ángel’s neighborhood. Around it, the community bustles with life: music, dancing, laughing. Not the wall. It is bleak. One boy decides to change that. But he can’t do it alone. Told in elegant verse by Susan Verde and vibrantly illustrated by John Parra, this inspiring picture book celebrates the power of art to tell a story and bring a community together.