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On an otherwise ordinary day, Elliot discovers something extraordinary: the power of mindfulness. When he asks his neighbor Carmen for a snack, he's at first disappointed when she hands him an apple - he wanted candy! But when encouraged to carefully and attentively look, feel, smell, taste, and even listen to the apple, Elliot discovers that this apple is not ordinary at all. Lushly and humorously illustrated, No Ordinary Apple makes a traditional technique for training mindfulness a fun and enjoyable way for children to learn to slow down and appreciate even the simplest things.
About the Author
Sara Marlowe is the mother of a delightful toddler named Beckett. She share her parenting journey with her partner Jonathon and their two cats Lola & Chutney (they are great teachers of empathy and patience). Sara loves making music, brewing really good coffee, afternoons in the park, writing stories and Sundays with her family - with absolutely nothing on their calendar.Sara is a musician, clinical social worker, and university lecturer. She has been meditating for many years and takes delight in sharing mindfulness with children, youth, and families. Her book, No Ordinary Apple; A Story about Eating Mindfully, has been described by Sharon Salzberg as "deliciously fun to read." Sara can be found online at www.mindfulfamilies.caAdvance Acclaim for No Ordinary Apple..."We often hear ourselves telling children to pay attention but we don't often teach children HOW to pay attention. This book does just that and it is deliciously fun to read."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness"Children are concrete thinkers and teaching them abstract concepts in a fun, engaging way can be a challenge. But Sara Marlowe and illustrator Philip Pascuzzo make it look easy in their delicious new book No Ordinary Apple where they offer a fresh take on a familiar practice. Sarah and Philip show us how, with a simple shift in perspective, something as ordinary as eating an apple can be transformed into an extraordinary experience."--Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child and The Inner Kids Program"Reading this book would go a long way in helping children to internalize the practice of being present in the moment. There are so few children's books that skillfully address this topic. What a gift to have this book available!"--Linda Lantieri, author of Building Emotional Intelligence"With humor and a light touch, No Ordinary Apple takes us cheerfully through the exercise of eating an apple mindfully, using each of our five senses, one by one, leaving readers wanting to try it themselves! Marlowe has given parents and teachers a fun way to introduce the practice of mindful eating - a practice that will undoubtedly prevent eating disorders of all kinds, and will help children slow down and fully enjoy their apples!"--Kerry Lee MacLean, author of Moody Cow Meditates"No Ordinary Apple is no ordinary book--it is a book than change lives. Take a bite and taste how good it is yourself."--Daniel Rechtschaffen, founding director of the Mindful Education Institute"This delightful book brings the playful curiosity of mindfulness and mindful eating to life so vividly my mouth was watering."--Dr. Amy Saltzman, founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education"A greatly needed book, indispensable for those of us who teach mindfulness to children. I'll be keeping three copies on hand: one for my kids and two for lending."--Sumi Loundon K
