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I Am Like The Sky is a hopeful reminder to kids everywhere that difficult thoughts and feelings are a part of all of us without being all of who we are. Being human means we have thoughts and feelings come and go all the time, and this book is such a useful tool for parents, educators and therapists alike to help children understand this concept.

Peace for Kids can’t wait to utilize this book in our Social emotional learning clubs and therapies alike!

Bethany Anan, M.A., BCBA (opens in a new tab) Founder & Clinical Director of Peace for Kids

Tara has done a wonderful job of showing us that we are more than our thoughts. She has demonstrated beautifully how to navigate the brief moments of thought that we all experience daily as humans.

Young and old will benefit from this precious book and the message it shares with us.

Beth Feld Mother/Grandmother

This book takes children on a journey to think about the feelings they hold within themselves, whether that be anger, sadness, or joy. The colorful imagery and simple vocabulary is accessible for children of all ages, and leaves them feeling cozy and safe, as they navigate the big emotions of childhood.

Milaura Spelman, MS-CCC/SLP (opens in a new tab) Founder of Spelman Reading & Language

I Am Like The Sky invites readers to discover that although we have many personality traits and feelings that are uncomfortable it does not define who we are. Through the beautiful metaphor of the changing sky, readers can learn a new perspective of themselves. Like the sky, storms come and go, yet clear skies follow.

Vicki Clancy Public School Teacher for 30+ Years

I Am Like the Sky invites readers to sit with our thoughts and emotions, recognizing them as temporary and not fixed truths. Drawing on metaphors from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), it illustrates how these things don't define who we are. Tara Concelman provides us a relatable story with beautiful illustrations that is a meaningful read for all ages.

Holly Downs, MA, BCBA, LBA, CPCO

Looking up reflects looking inward in this beautifully written and illustrated book, as I Am Like the Sky mirrors our ever-changing emotions through the ever-changing sky. The sky becomes a mirror for the heart. Its shifts in light and weather become gentle stand-ins for feelings moving within us, building to a relatable message of self-acceptance: that every feeling we carry, sunny or stormy, belongs, and so do we. An affirming, tender read for anyone becoming aware or needing to be reminded that their feelings are always changing, and always okay.

Marguerite McNeil (opens in a new tab) Director of Monarch Academy

For the helpers - make space for this book. With gentle warmth, pleasant rhymes and phrases help readers connect with their emotions as a part of themselves, not their whole self. Sweet watercolors bring the conversation starter to life in a familiar, friendly way, inviting readers of all ages to explore.

Sarah Kate McGuire MLIS School Librarian

I Am Like the Sky by Tara Concelman is a beautiful and meaningful book that gives children a simple way to understand their thoughts and feelings. I have personally known and worked with Tara professionally for over 20 years, and this book beautifully captures what I have come to know of her as a clinician who works closely with children and parents. This is a book I can see being meaningful for children, parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists alike.

Carol Miller, SCSW (opens in a new tab) Executive Director and Co-Founder

Tara is an incredibly wise and effective clinician whose gift for transforming complex ideas into simple, personal, and deeply meaningful metaphors has long impressed me. This beautiful book extends that gift to all, inviting readers to discover principles at the core of psychological well-being. I Am Like the Sky belongs on every family bookshelf- and in every ACT clinician’s toolkit.

Kristen Lancaster, PhD, BCBA (opens in a new tab) Private practice clinician specializing in applied behavior analysis and acceptance and commitment therapy