I Am

by Wayne W. Dyer

Je suis est un conte d’inspiration destiné aux enfants âgés de 4 à 8 ans, écrit par le Dr Wayne Dyer avec la collaboration de Kristina Tracy. Joliment illustré par Stacy Heller Budnick, ce petit conte au message profond vise à faire prendre conscience aux enfants de qui ils sont vraiment. Ils apprennent que Dieu vit en chacun d’eux et que son amour et sa force peuvent les aider à atteindre leur plein potentiel dans la vie. Par une écriture rythmée, Wayne Dyer apprend aux enfants toute la signification et la portée de deux petits mots : Je suis!

Un message qui émerveillera les enfants et qui touchera aussi leurs parents!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Religion, Spirituality, Self Help

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2012

About the author

Wayne Walter Dyer was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker. Dyer earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy, a Master’s degree in Psychology and an Ed.D. in Guidance and Counseling at Wayne State University in 1970. Early in his career, he worked as a high school guidance counselor, and went on to run a successful private therapy practice. He became a popular professor of counselor education at St. John's University, where he was approached by a literary agent to put his ideas into book form. The result was his first book, Your Erroneous Zones (1976), one of the best-selling books of all time, with an estimated 100 million copies sold. This launched Dyer's career as a motivational speaker and self-help author, during which he published 20 more best-selling books and produced a number of popular specials for PBS. Influenced by thinkers such as Abraham H. Maslow and Albert Ellis, Dyer's early work focused on psychological themes such as motivation, self actualization and assertiveness. By the 1990s, the focus of his work had shifted to spirituality. Inspired by Swami Muktananda and New Thought, he promoted themes such as the "power of intention," collaborated with alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra on a number of projects, and was a frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Reviews

[H.L. Balcomb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I AM is a great children's book, which slowly introduces young readers to the infinite adult question of 'I am ...?'

The book helps to frame the question through the usage of a riddle. The illustrations by Stacy Heller Budnick are fantastic. Although I don't think my children, ages five and three, quite understand the philosophical depth of this book, I believe it has plated the seeds. And sometimes, that is all one can ask for.

For older children, the back of the book offers six sentences to complete using 'I am' statements. After writing each sentence, the participant is asked to consciously think about how that statement makes them feel. And therein resides this book's greatest gift.

Dr. Dryer beautifully summarizes the book's intent with these words: "Anytime you start a sentence with I am, you are creating what you are and what you want to be." In essence, although this is a children's book, I think many adults, including myself, gain greater insight from this story's empowering plot ... I am now, I am powerful!

[Lillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this book only 4 stars because there are only young girl characters. I'd love it more were there all genders. That being said, there's no reason to not use this book or give this book to all genders.

The illustrations by Stacy Heller Budnick seek to capture the essence of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer (from his book Wishes Fulfilled) and Kristina Tracy. It imparts the message that God is not far off nor beside us. God is within us, meaning we ARE God. I believe it serves children well to know this in their hearts, especially because growing up is so tough. It seems no matter our journey or age on that journey, we have those times when we doubt and we lose faith in not only ourselves but perhaps everything. This book helps children remember.

Children can be GREATER than they can ever imagine. Bring this book into a young person's life and let them learn, imagine, and remember.

[Toofan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing!!!
I usually enjoy Wayne W. Dyer's books but unfortunately so far I found all of the books aimed at children which I have read indicate and even a rip off and in my opinion this book is the very worst. It really has nothing with fulfilling wishes.
And what are young readers who don't have a religious background, supposed to make out of this?

[Liz Lowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, but powerful book.

[Cristian Marrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Godly message for kids.

[Shahd Rdawi · Rating 5 out of 5]

♥️

[Jess Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice book, nice artwork

The kids liked parts of the book, but not all of it. It has nice images and the message is good.

[Kay Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I AM: Why two little words mean so much by Wayne Dyer is a religious book for children. This book is a easy understandable read for children about God. It helps kids understand the connection people have with Him, and it doesnt discriminate any other denomination. The images in this book really help to understand what is being said. for example one one page it said "I live in the clouds so far away, or is a temple or a church the place that I stay" and the pictures behind the words are beautiful and very colorful illustrations of castles, houses, churches and pretty green pastures. Then the next page is of a man and women in a church shaking hands, smiling. I like this book also because in each page it shows different races/cultures all playing and working together. The children are laughing and it rally brings you a warm feeling while flipping the pages.THe over all message in the book is to teach kids God is not far away but living through us each day, and that he loves us, and is here to help us. The book has lots of rhymes in it as well which make it fun to read. This is just a great book and a different book to for children to read.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another home run! This was the second book written by Dr. Dyer that I read with my children. The first was purchased but this one was a gift from a dear co-worker. After reading “the Unstoppable Me!” I knew that I wanted to read more by this author. You can imagine my happy surprise to find it sitting on my desk with a handwritten note to my daughter telling her that she is special and to never stop being herself. This book is beautifully written and illustrated. It probes and answers some pretty heavy philosophical questions that I may not have been able to broach with my little one. It’s very important to give children and anchor, especially in this generation where morals often take a back seat, and our little ones are bombarded by social media. This book is a great tool to help us remind them that not only are they a part of God, but also, the God is a part of them and they are never alone.

[Shamar English-Smiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for parents to read with their children. The meaning behind I am, can be anything YOU want it to be and that's the beauty of this book and its message. It is positive and encouraging and offers parents a way to connect with their children as they read and explore what I am means to them.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Child friendly book that looks at the relationship between you and God. Obviously could not be used in school but it has a good message

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story to describe the essence of God. I absolutely loved this book! It takes simple ideas to convey who God is.

[Phil Alcock · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice book with good intentions.

[MaryKay Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything this amazing needs to being the hands of every child!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

very quick easy read with such a great message.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to build up the self esteem in young children.