Subscribe to Parents Helping Kids Newsletter

Before we get to the book below...open to subscribing quickly?

Give your child a world filled with courage, kindness, and confidence. When you join Parents Helping Kids newsletter, you’ll get guidance & resources to help your kids grow stronger inside, plus early access to new stories, resources, and updates that make parenting a little easier and a lot more fun.

So you'll get...

Free Resources to Help Your Kiddos Build a Strong Mindset!
Stay Connected to New Stories!
Get Helpful Blog Insights & parenting tips!

Welcome to Parents Helping Kids

Now let's get to the book...!

Every child has a superpower inside – just like Karl!

- Don Parkis, Author of I AM KARL

A gentle way to help kids rise above bullying, build confidence, and choose kindness.

ORDER ON AMAZON

ORDER ON INGRAM SPARK

Order on Barnes & Noble

Meet Karl, the pup who helps kids believe in themselves

A heartwarming, beautifully illustrated story that teaches courage, kindness, and confidence in a way kids love.

A story that helps kids believe in themselves even when the world feels big, loud, or overwhelming.

Karl’s journey gives your child the courage to face their own firsts with confidence and heart.

If your child has ever felt shy, nervous, or unsure, this book gives them the words and bravery to rise.

I Am Karl turns confidence into a superpower every kid can learn.

ORDER on amazon

ORDER ON INGRAM

ORDER ON BARNES & NOBLE

Take a sneak peek inside Karl’s story...

We are going on a journey of courage, kindness, and confidence your child will instantly connect with.

Sneak Peak -> First Day Nerves...! We all get'em

Today is Karl’s first day of school. He feels excited about school and a tiny bit scared.

Most of us feel this way when we try something new.

Kids can feel this every time they walk into a new class, meet a new friend, or try something brave. Karl shows them they’re not alone.

Sneak Peak -> The Teasing Moment

“Karl’s tail drooped. Instead of making a friend, he was teased.”

Let's help our kiddos learn about identifying bullying, how mean words can hurt feelings, and how important kind behavior is.

Sneak Peak -> Super Bailey Arrives

“Out of the sky came a blur of red and white… a caped pup soaring through the clouds!”

A magical mentor appears to teach Karl (and your child) a life-changing lesson.

Sneak Peak -> The Super Power in ALL of Us

“There is a superpower in all of us. When you activate this power, whatever comes next is super-powerful.”

Your child learns how positive words can change their confidence, mood, friendships, and entire day.

ORDER On Amazon

ORDER ON INGRAM

ORDER ON BARNES & NOBLE

Ships fast. Perfect for bedtime, gifts, and classrooms.

What your child will learn with Karl & Friends

💪 Courage to Be Themselves – Kids see Karl overcome nerves, teasing, and self-doubt using the "Superpower".

🌞 Big Feelings Made Simple – The story turns real emotions into lessons. Fear, worry, friendship challenges, and confidence expand through fun characters and gentle storytelling.

🎨 Beautiful, Colorful Illustrations– Every page is bright, heartwarming, and full of personality. Kids learn, feel, follow, and stay engaged from beginning to end.

Parents and teachers love how easy this book makes courage, kindness, and confidence.

A powerful, emotional moment where kids see themselves in Karl’s courage.

ORDER ON AMAZON

ORDER ON INGRAM

ORDER ON BARNES & NOBLE

Parents and teachers love how this book shows courage, kindness, and confidence.

What parents are saying...

★★★★★

“I Am Karl is a valuable and thoughtful story, one that gives children an empowering way to understand themselves and their inner strength. What I appreciate most is how clearly the book teaches kids that they don’t need to wait for others to tell them who they are, they can define it themselves. It’s a strong message about confidence, kindness, and building a sense of self-worth from within. The illustrations are super engaging, and the story is easy for young readers to follow. My children connected with the idea of choosing their own ‘I am’ statements, which opened the door for a positive conversation about self-love. I Am Karl is a great tool for helping kids understand their own inner superpower and for teaching them that kindness, especially toward themselves, truly matters. A solid addition to any children’s bookshelf.”

👉 Jung - Educator & Mom of three

★★★★★

"I Am Karl is a heartfelt and inspiring story about finding courage when the world feels big, intense or overwhelming. It’s Karl’s first day of school, and he’s feeling excited and scared. Then a magical, caped pup swoops down to teach him a powerful secret: There’s a superpower inside every kid—confidence! Through colorful pages and compassionate storytelling, children learn how positive words can change their friendships and how they feel about themselves.

Perfect for any child who has ever been bullied or felt nervous, "I Am Karl" teaches children to believe in themselves and face their “firsts” with bravery and confidence."

👉 Shaun Zetlin - author of "Emotional Fitness: Empower Yourself Emotionally Through Exercise" and "The Push-up Progression Series: A 24 Push-up Journey to Stabilization, Strength, and Power (and father of two kiddos)

The Perfect Gift for Any Child Who Needs a Little Courage

ORDER ON AMAZON

ORDER ON INGRAM

ORDER ON BARNES & NOBLE

Give your child a story that builds courage, kindness, and confidence in the moments they need it most.

About the Author

Don believes every child has a superpower inside – With a heart full of kindness and a bit of humor, he loves telling stories that inspire kids to be themselves, embrace the power of positive words, and have some fun along the way.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher.

All characters, names, and illustrations associated with I Am Karl are original creations within the Karl Universe. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, is entirely coincidental.

This book is not endorsed by Facebook, Meta, Instagram, or any related company. This book is not sponsored, approved, or affiliated with Facebook or Meta Platforms in any way.

Printed in the United States.