Clouds drift in the sky
Storms pass through and stars shine bright
Sky remains the sky

Come along with Little Guy as he observes the sky and learns about himself!

Feelings, thoughts, and emotions come and go—but who we are is so much bigger! In this gentle, playfully illustrated story, a child named Little Guy observes the sky. He realizes the sky isn't defined by the wind or the rain, by the airplanes or the birds, or by the light or the dark. The sky is all of those things, and at the same time, it remains the sky. Little Guy considers his own thoughts, feelings, and abilities, and he realizes they don't define him, just as the weather doesn't define the sky. He understands he is more than how he might feel, what he might think, and what he might see.

Inspired by mindfulness and by acceptance work (ACT), I Am Like the Sky introduces children to the concepts of emotional resilience, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-observation. It reflects the idea that each of us is more than our very normal feelings and swirling thoughts. Perfect for children ages 4 to 10, this calming read-aloud provides a valuable metaphor for children, parents, grandparents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists. Downloadable resources and activities are also available!

Tara Concelman is a parent-teacher educator, behavior analyst, speaker, and author whose work blends behavior science, mindfulness, and intentional action using the principals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and behavior science. Tara loves speaking to parents and educators, teaching simple ways to apply life-giving strategies to families and classrooms. She is the mother of three adult children (one of whom is one the spectrum) and "nan" to two grandchildren. She brings both professional and real-life experience to her work. Tara and her husband live between Central Florida and the mountains of North Carolina. She finds inspiration in nature, the sky, and the beauty of everyday moments.