Understanding Me

By Susan Souza

Understanding Me is a heartwarming and magical journey, perfect for curious young readers.

Our main character, a child with a bright backpack and a water bottle, sets out alone on a winding forest trail. But they're not just walking-they're discovering. In their hand is a seemingly ordinary walking stick. This stick is anything but ordinary-it's magic, giving them the power to swap bodies with animals they meet along the path.

From buzzing like a bee to soaring high like an eagle, our traveler experiences the world through each transformation, revealing something special about the emotions, instincts, and connections that unite all living things.

With gentle wisdom and rich imagination, Understanding Me explores empathy, identity, and our relationship with the world around us. It's a story for every child who's ever wondered what it's like to be someone-or something-else.

Perfect for nature lovers, big-hearted dreamers, and anyone who sees magic in the world around them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1662966938
• ISBN13: 9781662966934
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3