I Am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde
Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years
What this book is all about:
I Am Human provides a simple glimpse of the different things that make us human. It shares the message that its okay to make mistakes while also encouraging the empathy and compassion that connects us as human beings.
Why you might want to read it:
This book helps facilitate mindfulness, compassion and empathy though highlighting the unique and challenging parts of being human.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Are all humans the same? What are some ways we are the same/different?
Who are some people you are connected to?
Process the different attributes mentioned in the story and encourage your child to share a time they felt unique, fearful, sorry, hopeful, etc.