I Am!: A Book of Reminders
I Am!: A Book of Reminders
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Houghton Mifflin
Just the Series: An I Will! Book   

Series and Publisher: An I Will! Book   

Annotation: A bold, playful, and self-affirming paper-over-board picture book by Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina, the second in the I WILL! series I AM! inspires children to have confidence in themselves.
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #315049
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 04/05/22
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 0-358-62125-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-358-62125-6
Dewey: 155.4
LCCN: 2022289256
Dimensions: 24 cm
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Fri May 27 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

Colombian author-illustrator Medina (creator of the Juana & Lucas series) gives little ones an uplifting collection of affirmations in this Todd Parr esque picture book. It opens by saying, "The words in this book are here to remind you how wonderful you are. Say them out loud or just to yourself. The important thing is to remember them." Each of the 15 self-esteem-building statements ("I am strong," "I am confident," "I am giving," "I am curious," etc.) is written on a page with a solid-color background. The facing page features a complementary illustration of a person demonstrating the highlighted quality or behavior. Medina uses saturated colors and thick black lines to create simple, sweet figures who encompass a wide range of skin tones, ethnicities, and physical abilities, implying that these value statements apply to everyone. These are words worthy of repeated reading that all children deserve to hear. A simple but important facet of building healthy self-concept.

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

-The words in this book are here to remind you how wonderful you are. Say them out loud or just to yourself,- enjoins declarative text at the start of this simple affirmation collection, a follow-up to I Will! Spreads present individual children repeating truths: -I am expressive!- exclaims text at the center of one boldly colored page, while the facing page shows a light-skinned child in a towel singing beside a bath. Medina-s thick-lined digital graphics go on to profile children with a range of abilities and skin tones smiling with satisfaction as they display calm, curiosity, humor, strength, and beyond to bright, confidence-inspiring effect. Ages up to 4. (Apr.)

School Library Journal (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

PreS-Gr 1 This is an engaging book of affirmations, mantras, and guiding phrases to remind children of who they are and what they are capable of. "I am strong," "I am expressive," "I am giving," and many more phrases are illustrated with pictures that demonstrate the idea or action. The entire package cheerfully offers a very positive outlook. The characters in these pages are of many races, cultures, and abilities, though one young fellow may baffle children: "I am wise" is accompanied by a boy holding a lighted candle. The connection between candlelight and wisdom may need some explication as will the wisdom of allowing a small child to hold a candle. VERDICT Beyond one misstep, the book is a generous celebration of the individual and may find a home in collections about first meditation, guided breathing, and other calming practices.Cynde Suite

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School Library Journal (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: P-2

From Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina, I AM! helps inspire young readers to have confidence in themselves. This paper-over-board picture book, the second in the I WILL! series, grabs the eye with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text.

I am strong.

I am confident.

I am funny.

The words and pictures in this book are here to remind the reader how wonderful they are! Focusing on helping to build emotional literacy, self-esteem, and self-worth as well as improving communication skills, I AM! is the perfect read aloud for kids and adults of any age.


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