New Releases by Susan Verde

Un niño crea un proyecto de arte comunitario para embellecer su vecindario en este bello e inspirador libro de Susan Verde que ha sido hermosamente ilustrado por el galardonado artista John Parra. Un niño creativo. Un muro vacío y abandonado. Una GRAN idea. Hay un muro en el vecindario de Ángel. A su alrededor, la comunidad es un bullicio de vida: música, baile, risa. El muro, no. Es lúgubre. Un niño decide cambiar eso. Pero no lo puede hacer solo. Narrado en la prosa elegante de Susan Verde e ilustrado con los tonos vibrantes de John Parra, este formidable libro celebra el poder del arte y su capacidad de contar historias y de unir a las comunidades.

A calming spin on a classic fairy tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde Once upon a time there lived a wolf who lost his huff and his puff. It was a BIG, BAD problem! One morning, the wolf came upon a peaceful little yogi doing sun salutations. The wolf wanted to huff and puff and blooow her hut down into a big pile of straw. But instead the yogi suggested, “Let’s meditate on that!” Soon the wolf met a second yogi, and then a third. He may have lost his huff and puff—but with the help of three new yogi friends, can the wolf find his breath?

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

"¿Cómo puedo provocar un cambio? Parece algo muy difícil para alguien tan pequeño. Sin embargo, para empezar algo hermoso solo hace falta UNO."--Back cover.

"Je suis humain. Cela veut dire que je ne suis pas parfait. Je fais parfois des erreurs. Un exercice de méditation guidée se trouve à la fin du livre."--Back cover.

From best-selling dream team Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds, the I Am... Box Set is a celebration of mindfulness, wellness, and compassion. This 3-book boxed set includes beloved picture books I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, and I Am Human. It''s the perfect gift for fans and new readers alike!

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.

"O yoga mostra-te que, com um pouco de imaginação, consegues ser quem tu quiseres."--

"Este livro é a história do que significa ser um humano; de como é viver num mundo cheio de possibilidades e de emoções. Enquanto seres humanos, todos cometemos erros, mas todos podemos fazer boas escolhas, quer seja através de um sorriso, de uma palavra amável ou pedindo simplesmente "desculpa". Quando escolhes a bondade e a compaixão, descobres que estás ligado ao mundo que te rodeia e podes empenhar-te em dar sempre o teu melhor."--

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

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller 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.

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! 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.

With the school talent show coming up, a young music lover spends most of her time daydreaming about the perfect act. She notices the sounds around her, like the brrrrring of the school bell or the rappa-tappa-tap of rain on the windowpane. But the talent show is the place to reveal her own voice. Will she mix up some hip-hop beats? Will she command an orchestra of dozens, bringing the classics to life? Or, will she go electric, Jimi Hendrix style? Marching out on the talent show stage to the beat of her own drum, this sweet and sassy musician ultimately chooses to be herself and sing her own song loud and proud, “I’ve got a rock ’n’ roll soul!”

See below for English description. Un grand r�cipient repose sur la t�te de la princesse Gie Gie, telle une couronne. L''eau potable se fait rare dans son royaume aux couleurs chaudes. Chaque matin, elle se l�ve avant le soleil pour marcher jusqu''au puits. Lorsqu''elle revient � la maison, apr�s avoir fait bouillir l''eau pour la boire et pour nettoyer les v�tements de sa famille, Gie Gie pense � ce voyage que demain am�nera. Et elle r�ve. Elle r�ve d''un jour o� son village africain aura une eau claire et limpide. Inspir� par l''enfance au Burkina Faso de l''activiste Georgie Badiel, La princesse de l''eau claire rassemble les talents exceptionnels de Susan Verde et Peter H. Reynolds dans un album touchant aux magnifiques illustrations. With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie''s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot to collect the water. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring. And she dreams. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own. Inspired by the childhood of Burkina Faso-born model Georgie Badiel, The Water Princess brings together the exceptional talents of Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds in this stunning picture book. Original title: The Water Princess

Boys love sneakers. But when a child finds that his toes have outgrown his favorite shoes, and they’ve gotten too dirty and smelly, his mom says it’s time for a new pair. Resistant to let go, the boy reminisces about all the good times he’s had with his favorite kicks on the city streets. There’s the paint splatter from his masterpiece and the drip from a Popsicle. There’s the scuff from when he fell off his skateboard. And there are those frayed laces that he learned to tie in bows and doubles. A new pair just won’t be the same. But, with bigger shoes to fill, the boy realizes new adventures await him. Maybe he could paint a little better? Or skate a little faster? This new picture book from the bestselling author of I Am Yoga explores the love and pride that kids have for their sneakers and the joy that can be found in growing up, growing out, and moving on. Read along!

When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde’s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds’s expressive watercolor 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, I Am Peace will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.

Unable to convince his mother that his torn, stained, and smelly sneakers are irreplaceable, a young boy realizes that new sneakers have advantages, too.

"The story of one young girl''s quest to bring clean drinking water to her African village"--

Based on supermodel Georgie Badiel’s childhood, a young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring. And she dreams. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own. Inspired by the childhood of African–born model Georgie Badiel, acclaimed author Susan Verde and award-winning author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds have come together to tell this moving story. As a child in Burkina Faso, Georgie and the other girls in her village had to walk for miles each day to collect water. This vibrant, engaging picture book sheds light on this struggle that continues all over the world today, instilling hope for a future when all children will have access to clean drinking water.

La pratique régulière du yoga renforcit le corps, calme l''esprit et pousse les limites de l''imagination. Adapté pour les enfants, cet album inspirant présente 16 postures de yoga.

An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.