I Am!: Affirmations for Resilience
By Bela Barbosa
The Story
A board book walks young readers through ten common feelings, pairing each one with a simple body movement and a spoken affirmation like 'I Am Brave!' to help kids meet big emotions with confidence.
Why It's Special
For the kid who melts down over new situations or big feelings, this gives them something to actually do — stand tall, hands on hips, say it out loud.
- Big idea: Naming a feeling and taking a strong stance can turn a scary moment into a manageable one.
- Vibes: Grounding, empowering, bright and bold.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on managing big emotions
- like to act out poses and movements
- respond well to repeating simple phrases
- are learning early self-confidence and self-talk
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you felt scared of something new, like the book talks about?
- Try it together: Can you stand tall and put your hands on your hips like the book shows?
- Feelings & empathy: What's a feeling from the book that you've had today?
- Imagination: What affirmation would you say to feel brave right now?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think saying 'I Am Brave!' out loud might help someone feel braver?
