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I Am Here
This heartfelt picture book captures the essence of what it means to be a parent or being present.
Inspired by the author’s long illness of her young daughter, this beautiful book’s loving words will remind readers that they are loved -and never alone - no matter the circumstances. In challenges big and small, through good and bad, I Am Here is a reminder of the power of unconditional love and support.
When you’re angry and not your best,
You’re tired and need some rest,
When it’s so very hard to try,
And you only want to cry…
I am here.
Loving, lyrical words gently encourage readers to look for the good in even the most challenging situations.
We’ll find the laughter and the fun,
Our faces toward the sun.
I’ll be your steady ray of light,
To guide you through each night…
I am here.
An expression of love and reassurance that no matter the circumstance, I Am Here reminds children that they are not alone.
I Am Here is the
Inspired by the author’s long illness of her young daughter, this beautiful book’s loving words will remind readers that they are loved -and never alone - no matter the circumstances. In challenges big and small, through good and bad, I Am Here is a reminder of the power of unconditional love and support.
When you’re angry and not your best,
You’re tired and need some rest,
When it’s so very hard to try,
And you only want to cry…
I am here.
Loving, lyrical words gently encourage readers to look for the good in even the most challenging situations.
We’ll find the laughter and the fun,
Our faces toward the sun.
I’ll be your steady ray of light,
To guide you through each night…
I am here.
An expression of love and reassurance that no matter the circumstance, I Am Here reminds children that they are not alone.
I Am Here is the
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32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 30, 2024
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December 7, 2023
I received an electronic ARC from Genius Cat Books through Publishers Weekly Winter/Spring 2024 Grab-a-Galley.
Tender and loving story that offers encouragement and support. Told from the adult side as parents share how much they value their child. Readers see a variety of activities and scenes where the adult confirms how special the child is to them. Lovely brightly colored illustrations support the text and emphasize the joy. Perfect as a gift for young families.
Tender and loving story that offers encouragement and support. Told from the adult side as parents share how much they value their child. Readers see a variety of activities and scenes where the adult confirms how special the child is to them. Lovely brightly colored illustrations support the text and emphasize the joy. Perfect as a gift for young families.
December 5, 2023
This book is gorgeous and so sweet. Loved.
December 7, 2023
Thank you to Genius Cat Books for the digital galley.
Beautiful book! I loved the artwork and the use of rhyming. Especially great for little ones and building phonemic awareness at home.
Beautiful book! I loved the artwork and the use of rhyming. Especially great for little ones and building phonemic awareness at home.
May 21, 2024
Great book
love this book for kids very great book i really love it and it great for kids love it .....
love this book for kids very great book i really love it and it great for kids love it .....
May 27, 2024
A Parent Child Love Poem
This is a beautiful poem from a parent to a child. Wonderful book to discuss being on your child's side and their team, supporting them always.
This is a beautiful poem from a parent to a child. Wonderful book to discuss being on your child's side and their team, supporting them always.
May 2, 2024
3/5/2024 3.5 stars rounded up. Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
5/2/2024 This delightful children's book is a wonderful reminder of the power of being present and engaged with your kids. It is, astonishingly, one of those books that does double duty as both a comfort to kids and as a nudge to their adult caretakers, handling both responsibilities with aplomb.
First, tho, let's talk about the art. Tammy Do does amazing work with her multiracial cast of characters, adults and children, as they face all manner of adversity together. With gentle curves and a palette of predominantly pastels, her art perfectly captures the kind of soft yet unyielding love that children need in order to be able to face, endure and overcome the hardships that may come into their lives. Whether these be small things, like being too tired to keep working on a project, or bigger things, like hospitalizations, children are shown being lovingly supported by adults who listen and care. There is generous representation across races, with pains taken to show multiracial relationships as well.
Karen Kilpatrick was inspired to write this book by her own child's hospitalization, and her love and commitment are palpable throughout. The reassurance that a particular caregiver will be there to listen and love you no matter what is so important for kids, not only to comfort them in the moment, but to help build up their self-esteem long-term. It also sets up a healthy template for future relationships kids might have as they grow older, as they learn how to behave towards and what to accept from others.
Part of my musings on this subject may have come from recently finishing a run of books where the children have been realistically if irresponsibly parented. I guess it's just hard for me to understand why so many parents don't think of their kids as autonomous human beings with wills and emotions of their own. Tho it's worse when the parents who do recognize their kids' independence proceed to trample all over their kids' rights and needs without regard for anything but the parents' own interests and convenience. Kids need love and trust, they need a warm, empathetic ear and space to grow. And, fortunately, there are books like I Am Here to remind parents of this.
For, as sweet and comforting as this book can be for kids, it's also a reminder that parenting is a relationship that caretakers have got to show up for. It's not possible to take away every pain a child may feel, but it is possible to reassure them that you're in this together, that you have their back in helping them face obstacles, solve problems and make good choices. Some of the meter doesn't scan as well as I'd like it to, but that's a very small criticism of a book that conveys a very important message about what it really means to love and care for someone, especially when that person is dependent on you for so much.
I Am Here by Karen Kilpatrick & Tammy Do was published April 30 2024 by Genius Cat Books and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
5/2/2024 This delightful children's book is a wonderful reminder of the power of being present and engaged with your kids. It is, astonishingly, one of those books that does double duty as both a comfort to kids and as a nudge to their adult caretakers, handling both responsibilities with aplomb.
First, tho, let's talk about the art. Tammy Do does amazing work with her multiracial cast of characters, adults and children, as they face all manner of adversity together. With gentle curves and a palette of predominantly pastels, her art perfectly captures the kind of soft yet unyielding love that children need in order to be able to face, endure and overcome the hardships that may come into their lives. Whether these be small things, like being too tired to keep working on a project, or bigger things, like hospitalizations, children are shown being lovingly supported by adults who listen and care. There is generous representation across races, with pains taken to show multiracial relationships as well.
Karen Kilpatrick was inspired to write this book by her own child's hospitalization, and her love and commitment are palpable throughout. The reassurance that a particular caregiver will be there to listen and love you no matter what is so important for kids, not only to comfort them in the moment, but to help build up their self-esteem long-term. It also sets up a healthy template for future relationships kids might have as they grow older, as they learn how to behave towards and what to accept from others.
Part of my musings on this subject may have come from recently finishing a run of books where the children have been realistically if irresponsibly parented. I guess it's just hard for me to understand why so many parents don't think of their kids as autonomous human beings with wills and emotions of their own. Tho it's worse when the parents who do recognize their kids' independence proceed to trample all over their kids' rights and needs without regard for anything but the parents' own interests and convenience. Kids need love and trust, they need a warm, empathetic ear and space to grow. And, fortunately, there are books like I Am Here to remind parents of this.
For, as sweet and comforting as this book can be for kids, it's also a reminder that parenting is a relationship that caretakers have got to show up for. It's not possible to take away every pain a child may feel, but it is possible to reassure them that you're in this together, that you have their back in helping them face obstacles, solve problems and make good choices. Some of the meter doesn't scan as well as I'd like it to, but that's a very small criticism of a book that conveys a very important message about what it really means to love and care for someone, especially when that person is dependent on you for so much.
I Am Here by Karen Kilpatrick & Tammy Do was published April 30 2024 by Genius Cat Books and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
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