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I Am, I Can: 365 affirmations for kids
This book empowers children by providing an affirmation for every single day of the year from January 1 to December 31.
I am strong. I am brave. I can handle anything. Using the power of positive thinking, children can build their self-esteem and resilience by focusing on what matters to them and remembering to champion themselves.
Perfect for children ages 7 to 9, this book educates and inspires. Affirmations tied to certain key events from history provide motivation and encouragement. On April 17, learn about the Apollo 13 mission and discover how to turn failure into success. On December 1, practice an affirmation of standing up for yourself as you read about Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus. Activity pages encourage children to try practical techniques to explore certain affirmations further, by writing down their ideas, creating affirmations of their own, and making tools to help cope with negative thoughts.
Affirmations have been proven to help overcome negative thoughts by reminding us of what matters to us. I Am, I Can uses beautiful illustrations to help bring daily doses of wisdom to life and encourage visualization--a powerful tool in promoting self-belief and keeping anxiety and worry at bay.
I am strong. I am brave. I can handle anything. Using the power of positive thinking, children can build their self-esteem and resilience by focusing on what matters to them and remembering to champion themselves.
Perfect for children ages 7 to 9, this book educates and inspires. Affirmations tied to certain key events from history provide motivation and encouragement. On April 17, learn about the Apollo 13 mission and discover how to turn failure into success. On December 1, practice an affirmation of standing up for yourself as you read about Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus. Activity pages encourage children to try practical techniques to explore certain affirmations further, by writing down their ideas, creating affirmations of their own, and making tools to help cope with negative thoughts.
Affirmations have been proven to help overcome negative thoughts by reminding us of what matters to us. I Am, I Can uses beautiful illustrations to help bring daily doses of wisdom to life and encourage visualization--a powerful tool in promoting self-belief and keeping anxiety and worry at bay.
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72 pages, Hardcover
Published August 6, 2020
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10.3k books2,119 followersDorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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May 27, 2020
What a powerful and fantastic book. It is a month by month, day by day of affirmations for children. There are also biography snippets about all walks of people and how attitude affected their success in life. There are also activities to do with children. This is a must have book for teachers. I am going to buy a physical copy right now. It is that powerful! Highly recommended!
July 27, 2020
One of the Better Affirmation Books for Kids
The book's subtitle simply states that it has 365 affirmations for kids, but the book is a lot more than that. Along with the affirmations—which are organized by month of the year and given a theme for each month—the book also has projects, easy physical exercises (some depicted by a child in a wheelchair doing them), and theme-related stories of inspiring people, including children like Greta Thunberg. Most of the month themes relate in some way to something that happens in the month, like love for February, learning for September, and gratitude for November. Like most DK books, the pages are visually interesting with bright colors and diagonal text and contain quite a lot of information presented in unique ways. It’s hard to know where to look first! Some affirmations have additional information or questions to help the child understand the affirmation better or take her or him on a deeper dive into its topic. Occasionally, a box with information for the parents provides guidance so they can get more out of the book or help the child do something in particular. The book shows diverse races and ethnicities. I've seen a number of affirmation books for kids, and I think this is one of the more well-done ones out there.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
The book's subtitle simply states that it has 365 affirmations for kids, but the book is a lot more than that. Along with the affirmations—which are organized by month of the year and given a theme for each month—the book also has projects, easy physical exercises (some depicted by a child in a wheelchair doing them), and theme-related stories of inspiring people, including children like Greta Thunberg. Most of the month themes relate in some way to something that happens in the month, like love for February, learning for September, and gratitude for November. Like most DK books, the pages are visually interesting with bright colors and diagonal text and contain quite a lot of information presented in unique ways. It’s hard to know where to look first! Some affirmations have additional information or questions to help the child understand the affirmation better or take her or him on a deeper dive into its topic. Occasionally, a box with information for the parents provides guidance so they can get more out of the book or help the child do something in particular. The book shows diverse races and ethnicities. I've seen a number of affirmation books for kids, and I think this is one of the more well-done ones out there.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
May 29, 2020
I Am I Can begins with an introduction that is cute and accessible for children, and the book continues this way. The book incorporates 12 themes: positivity, adventure, growth, self-awareness, creativity, generosity, joy, gratitude, love, family and friends, learning, and calm.
The pages are laid out in visually interesting ways that will appeal to children. There are great brief profiles of people (i.e., nature lovers Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Sylvia Earke) which are a great addition. The activities (i.e., the coping wheel) are easy to implement and call for inexpensive materials. The incorporation of a Feelings Index is wonderful as it will point you to specific sections if there is a need to explore and support something specific (i.e., frustration, isolation...). The children in the text are visually diverse, so students are likely to see themselves within the text.
I could see this book being use at home, as well as in a classroom to help support children in developing self-regulation strategies, developing a positive self image, and developing coping strategies and becoming more mindful.
I was provide with a e-ARC from Net Galley for an honest review.
The pages are laid out in visually interesting ways that will appeal to children. There are great brief profiles of people (i.e., nature lovers Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Sylvia Earke) which are a great addition. The activities (i.e., the coping wheel) are easy to implement and call for inexpensive materials. The incorporation of a Feelings Index is wonderful as it will point you to specific sections if there is a need to explore and support something specific (i.e., frustration, isolation...). The children in the text are visually diverse, so students are likely to see themselves within the text.
I could see this book being use at home, as well as in a classroom to help support children in developing self-regulation strategies, developing a positive self image, and developing coping strategies and becoming more mindful.
I was provide with a e-ARC from Net Galley for an honest review.
June 2, 2020
The time is just right for this book. It will help children to feel calm, centered and good about themselves. These are all qualities that will enhance young lives and help kids to cope during our current time of crisis.
The author recalls learning a mantra from her mom when she was young. This helped her to see the ways in which words can make a difference. She has grown up to write a helpful book.
This title is divided by months with each month having a theme. Some of those chosen by the author are Positivity, Growth, Love, Family and Friendship, and Generosity. Each month has a saying for each day and there are also activities. These include making a coping wheel, for instance. The photos and artwork have been well chosen to enhance the text.
This seems to me to be a positive, self-enhancing title. I recommend it for children that you know.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
The author recalls learning a mantra from her mom when she was young. This helped her to see the ways in which words can make a difference. She has grown up to write a helpful book.
This title is divided by months with each month having a theme. Some of those chosen by the author are Positivity, Growth, Love, Family and Friendship, and Generosity. Each month has a saying for each day and there are also activities. These include making a coping wheel, for instance. The photos and artwork have been well chosen to enhance the text.
This seems to me to be a positive, self-enhancing title. I recommend it for children that you know.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
July 2, 2020
It literally is what it says it is and more! Going in, I honestly just expected a list of affirmations. We get fun activities for kids to do. Each month has it's own theme and it even includes one for leap years! (Leap year babies, you are not forgotten! LOL) They also have "for the grownups.." sections that allow parent's to interact with their kids to make this a great bonding experience. It also has Historical/learning pages that are great learning lessons (includes activists like Greta Thunberg, historical figures, small section on Anne Frank, Malala Yousafzai, etc). Can I also mention that it's inclusive/it's diversity in images (of kids)! It's what we need in children's publishing.
IN ALL HONESTY, this might be geared towards children's but i feel like some adults might need some simple affirmations.
IN ALL HONESTY, this might be geared towards children's but i feel like some adults might need some simple affirmations.
July 6, 2020
I am a DK publisher lover from the start. I enjoy the photographs of real children in each book they print. This book is no different with inclusion. For those of us with children in the home, this one can be a helpful tool to talk about all kinds of thoughts one can have from mindfulness to generosity. There are 365 ideas separated into calendar months. The pages are bright and colorful. I would enjoy this book myself as sometimes adult books of similar topic seem to pushy or difficult to implement. I also like that you could buy this book at any point of the year and just get started by looking up the day and going forward, using it for many years. Doing each small task can help us remember to think outside ourselves and to our community. I hope to that many libraries choose this one and share it with their communities.
January 21, 2024
This book explains the importance of making affirmations a habit in order for children to live a strong life.
From January to December, it introduce many phrases that are easy for children to remember.
This book is by the same author as the same DK series "Calm".
It is very important for children to get into the habit of speaking positively.
As the author says, the words you say will change your behavior and the way you approach your daily work/study.
I think the children in this book are about 6 years old, but children up to about 10 years old are emotional, so even if you teach them affirmations, it will be difficult to incorporate them into life.
After the age of 12, when children are able to understand adult behavior, they will realize that life is full of challenges, so it is a good idea to actively use affirmations.
From January to December, it introduce many phrases that are easy for children to remember.
This book is by the same author as the same DK series "Calm".
It is very important for children to get into the habit of speaking positively.
As the author says, the words you say will change your behavior and the way you approach your daily work/study.
I think the children in this book are about 6 years old, but children up to about 10 years old are emotional, so even if you teach them affirmations, it will be difficult to incorporate them into life.
After the age of 12, when children are able to understand adult behavior, they will realize that life is full of challenges, so it is a good idea to actively use affirmations.
August 31, 2020
I am always looking for books, especially self workbooks, that would be a great tool for students and children. This book is brilliantly designed for children to self reflect and build themselves up, including expressing gratitude, positive thinking and self-talk, and creating specific ways to build positivity and self-esteem. I, personally wrote down a lot of what the book had to offer for my own exercises. This book spans a year, and every month it offers new and exciting ways to encourage children to learn and grow with love and gratitude. I believe that this should be book parents and teachers utilize for children.
June 1, 2020
I was able to read I am, I can by Wynne Kinder for free from Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ARC in exchange for an honest review.This book provides children with daily affirmations of the year to help them be strong, brave and to handle anything. The book has beautiful illustrations and activities to encourage children to try new techniques to manage stress, make friendships and keep anxiety at bay.
March 30, 2022
This uplifting book, provides inspiration, activities and practical examples for young children to develop healthy habits and use positive affirmations. The book provides an affirmation for everyday of the year. There is also a set of affirmation cards to enhance learning.
THEME: Positive thinking, resilience, self-esteem, healthy mindset.
ILLUSTRATIONS: Images and colours are beautiful and uplifting, which aligns with the messages in the book.
THEME: Positive thinking, resilience, self-esteem, healthy mindset.
ILLUSTRATIONS: Images and colours are beautiful and uplifting, which aligns with the messages in the book.
March 12, 2023
Dipped in and out during different seasons and used for some 1-1 sessions. Really simple and motivating and nice to reflect back on the activities.
July 29, 2020
Because "I Am, I Can" is a DK book, it is gorgeously made. This would be a great gift for someone in the 8-12 age range (with some flex on either end). It's beautifully illustrated, useful, encouraging, and altogether wonderful. I will be buying it for my library and displaying it. I am already planning to create a passive program around it. It's timely and altogether amazing.
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