I Can Be

My son received this as a gift when he was about 2 years old. He is now almost 3 and it remains one of his favorite books. The easily identifiable animals, paired with short phrases and easy to imitate poses, all make this book educational and fun! Shane takes this book with him and it is well worn from all the reading of it! The title was one of the first he learned in its entirety and he loved asking for his “I Can Be” book. He now has a shirt with this book title and picture on it and likes to match the book to the shirt! He talks about the bear hug and gives me one and also hugs himself-very cute to watch!

A really fun book that encourages kids to learn about how their bodies move in space in an easy and interactive way! As a teacher, I would also recommend for educators.  –Michele T.

 As a third grade teacher, when I see my students start to stall out, I get out the “I Can Be” book, and it really helps to bring them back.  After just a few weeks, they now ask if we can do “the book.” It is so easy to do with them and they love it.

Melanie C.

I tried the I Can Be book with my preschoolers and they LOVE it! They’ll do
the yoga poses during the day - it’s so cute

Abbie–from Yoga Health Festival

“I have been reading I Can Be every morning to my class and it is having a calming effect on the children. We read it and do the poses and then they are ready for their academics.”–Building Blocks Conference Attendee

“What a fantastic book! Not only is it a nice introduction to yoga, but it is also a fun exercise in reading comprehension. My kids can physically act out each part of the poem as we read along. This is ideal for kinetic learners. Its small size make it handy to stash in your purse for those times when you and your kids are waiting in a doctor’s office, airport etc.. “–Priscilla Bennett

“I went into the home and the family already had the book. The little girl loves it and wants to read it all of the time. We actually use the book as a reward for her.”–OT at Building Blocks Conference

“My son runs around me in a circle doing the bee pose and then pauses and pretends to ’sting’ me. It is really cute.”–Heather

“Just the other day, my friend and I were talking about how many popular press books on yoga were available and how few of them were of really high quality. No worries with this book! The author, Christine Sumner, knows what she’s talking about as a Registered Yoga Teacher by the Himalayan Institute Teachers Association.Little ones will enjoy the illustrations: one each page, there is a little guy in the pose and on the opposite page, there is the animal (or tree) in the same pose. The reading section with each pose is not overwhelming and is, in fact, a poem throughout the book. The two-year-old and four-year-old little guys in my life enjoyed reading along and trying the poses.Fortunately, there is also a short section for caregivers on how to implement each pose and even how to modify poses to be less challenging. This is a great idea if the caregivers are new to yoga.Indeed, a whimsical, yet well-done, introduction to yoga! ” –Rebecca Sanford

“Both my grandsons ages 3 and 4 have received this book as a gift. .. and they take it everywhere the go. . .they love to look at the colors and do the different poses. ..they love to have it read to them over and over. . .the book is very colorful and easily followed. . .it has become one of their favorite books.” –Patricia A Trettel

“I Can Be has introduced my 2-year-old son to the relaxation and fun to be found in yoga. He requests it often! The poem is easy to recall without having the book in hand, and we enjoy the vibrant, colorful illustrations. Thanks to the author for providing such a positive way for my son to focus his (endless!) energy.”–J.W.B.