I Don’t Want to be Me - Amelie’s Walk: Exploring Self-Acceptance

Amelie feels as if she doesn’t want to be who she is. One day she goes on a walk where she meets a series of friends all just being themselves -- a tree, a pea, the sea, a bee and a flea. Amelie tries very hard to become each one, but discovers that it’s exhausting and painful trying to become something other than yourself.

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To get the full Being With Our Feelings experience, this book can be purchased alongside the guidebook. All books can be purchased together as a set, Being With Our Feelings: Guidebook and Four Storybooks Set, 978-0-367-77231-4.

Meet Amelie, a girl who doesn’t want to be who she is. As she ventures out on a walk one day, she comes across a tree, a flea, the sea, a pea and finally a bee - all simply being who they are. One by one, Amelie majestically attempts to become each character, but soon discovers how exhausting and painful it is trying to be anything other than yourself.

Full of enchanting illustrations and relatable characters, I Don’t Want to be Me:






supports emotional wellbeing through a greater sense of self-worth and self acceptance



helps children to discover alongside Amelie, that being yourself is enough



ends with a mindful reflection to help children explore and be with their feelings.

This book is essential reading for teachers, parents, and anyone who wishes to help children feel heard, seen and accepted, just as they are.