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Mindfulness With Friends (Everyday Mindfulness)

Priscilla An - Wonder Books
Format: August 1

Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while interacting with friends. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a mindfulness activity, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Calm: Mindfulness for Kids

Wynne Kinder - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Teach your kids how to focus their thoughts and notice the world around them with this fun mindfulness kids activity book.Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how to understand them--while having fun at the same time.This book is packed...
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I Use Mindfulness to Cope (I Can Cope!)

Caitie McAneney - Powerkids Pr
Format: December 30

So often, people get stuck in what happened in the past or worry what will happen in the future. This book equips young readers with the tools they need to connect to the present moment. They will learn how mindfulness can help them cope with hard feelings and situations, and they'll...
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Mental Well-Being and Mindfulness (My Healthy Life)

Katie Woolley - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Making sure a body is healthy through eating well and exercise is important, but making sure a mind is equally as healthy holds incredible importance for young people. This volume teaches readers important methods of maintaining their mental well-being and advice on practicing mindfulness,...
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Hippos Remain Calm

Sandra Boynton - Boynton Bookworks
Format: Hardcover

Catch up with the party-loving hippos from Hippos Go Berserk! in this long-awaited picture book more than forty-five years in the making - from the one and only Sandra Boynton!. Hippos have a reputation for wild parties that go on till dawn. People have even gone so far as to say that partying...
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Puppy in My Head: A Book About Mindfulness

Elise Gravel - Upside Down
Format: Paperback

I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he gets excited . . . too excited! Ollie's emotions can get overwhelming for both of us, so I use my breath, words, and actions to calm myself - and my puppy...
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I Can Breathe (My Calm-Down Books; PK Beginners)

Caitie McAneney - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Breathing is an amazing tool when kids are feeling upset. Deep belly breathing can "turn on" the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows kids to feel calm and act mindfully. By mastering belly breathing, kids can better deal with hard feelings, such as anger and sadness....
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Calm-Down Time

Elizabeth Verdick - Free Spirit Publishing; Board Book edition
Format: Board book

Every parent, caregiverand toddlerknows the misery that comes with meltdowns and temper tantrums. Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, this gentle, reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down. Children learn to use their...
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Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems

Kate Coombs - Sounds True
Format: Hardcover

I breathe slowly in, I breathe slowly out. My breath is a river of peace. I am here in the world. Each moment I can breathe and be. Hear thunder crash, feel your toes touch sand, and watch leaves drift softly away on a quiet stream. The simple poems...
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I Use Meditation to Cope (I Can Cope!)

Caitie McAneney - Powerkids Pr
Format: December 30

Meditation is an ancient practice that people of all ages can use today. This book introduces young readers to simple and powerful meditation practices. Readers will learn how to cope through learning visualization, focusing on a simple mantra, and gaining awareness of their thoughts and feelings....
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Outside In

Deborah Underwood - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogliano. Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most...
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I Use Yoga to Cope (I Can Cope!)

Caitie McAneney - Powerkids Pr
Format: December 30

For thousands of years, people have used yoga to reach wellness of mind and body. Readers will learn about the long tradition of yoga, how it works, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. This book introduces readers to new poses so they can feel empowered, balanced, and calm....
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Counting Breaths with the Count: A Book about Mindfulness (Sesame Street ® Character Guides)

Katherine Lewis - Lerner Publications ™
Format: August 1

Learn how to slow down and breathe with the Count and your Sesame Street friends. Young readers will discover how to practice mindfulness and use it in their everyday lives.
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My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness

Georgia Heard - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Poets have long observed the world in a mindful way. They point out beauty we might have missed, draw our attention to our inner thoughts, and call us to see our society in new ways.But as daily life become more and more chaotic, children grow distracted. According to the CDC, 9.4% of children...
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1-2-3 A Calmer Me: Helping Children Cope When Emotions Get Out of Control

Colleen Patterson - Magination Press
Format: Hardcover

1-2-3 A Calmer Me introduces readers to a simple rhyming mantra to help children slow down their immediate reactions and replace them with responses that are more comforting. Based on the psychological principles of relaxation and mindfulness, the mantra can be used anywhere, anytime. Includes...
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Mindful Mr. Sloth

Katy Hudson - Capstone Editions
Format: Hardcover

Mr. Sloth, who loves doing things one at a time, at a nice, easy clip, teaches fast-paced Sasha the benefits of slowing down and enjoying life.
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Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness

Maria Gianferrari - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness. Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest...
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Peaceful Me

Sandra V. Feder - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

A young child tells us about the different times when he feels peaceful, as well as how he copes when he needs to find a peaceful state again.Acclaimed picture-book creators Sandra V. Feder and Rahele Jomepour Bell have teamed up once again to create a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated...
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Calm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle - World of Eric Carle
Format: Hardcover

This beautiful little gift book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar provides a simple, easy-to-follow journey to relaxation, perfect for children and adults.Just stop and breathe . . . How do you feel?Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a soothing story featuring classic art from the World...
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Right Now: I Am Fine

Daniela Owen
Format: Hardcover

Dr. Daniela's Owen, Ph.D., an assistant professor of clinical psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, has published her first book specifically to help children deal with the complications of stress and anxiety from the COVID Epidemic. This book is a mindfully written...
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Sometimes, All I Need Is Me

Juliana Perdomo - ‎Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Gentle themes of resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care are brought home in this sweet and soulful picture book with charmingly graphic illustrations and a poetic text.I love listening to music, especially samba!It feels like my heart follows the beat.Meet a young girl who loves her cozy...
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Danny and the Blue Cloud

James M Foley
Format: Print book

Danny the bear was born under a blue cloud that makes him feel unhappy and lose interest in playing with his friends. Barnaby the rabbit introduces him to the "Feel Good Rules" to reshape his thinking more positively, increase his self-esteem, and raise his energy level.
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Monstruo tranquilo, monstruo amable (Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters): Guía de Sesame Street ® para la conciencia plena (A Sesame Street ® Guide to Mindfulness) (Spanish Edition)

Karen Latchana Kenney - ediciones Lerner
Format: Hardcover

La conciencia plena incluye respirar, tener un diálogo interno positivo, calmarse y más. Los personajes de Sesame Street presentan grandes emociones que es probable que los lectores hayan experimentado junto con soluciones simples como la respiración abdominal para ayudar a los niños...
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The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation

Licia Morelli - Tilbury House Publishers
Format: Print book

Emma doesn t really like hurricanes. After a busy day of school and activities, Emma likes to sit still and rest. Her little brother, Henry, does everything but. She calls him The Lemonade Hurricane. Henry is a lot of fun when he's not storming through the house, so Emma decides to teach...
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Meena's Mindful Moment

Tina Athaide - Page Street Kids
Format: Hardcover

Meena is excited to visit Dada and explore all the exciting sights and sensations of his home with him. But Meena has so much energy, it becomes a whole imaginary character she calls her hurly-burly hullabaloo. Wherever Meena goes, her hurly-burly hullabaloo goes too. Together they're...
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Resting and Sleeping (My Healthy Life)

Katie Woolley - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Perhaps one of the biggest keys to a person's well-being, properly resting and having a good night's sleep recharges a body's batteries in order to live each day to its fullest potential. Young readers are guided by helpful tips and activities to understand not only the importance...
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The Big Scream

Kirsti Call - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

In this sweet, reassuring board book, little ones will learn what to do when an ugly bad mood turns into one BIG SCREAM. Chest aches Fists pound Big wail Kick ground BIG SCREEEEEEEEEEEEAM! Everyone has bad days, and it's okay to be sad and upset sometimes. But what do you do when you want...
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Clovis Keeps His Cool

Katelyn Aronson - Page Street Kids
Format: Hardcover

Clovis used to struggle with his temper, but ever since he took over his late grandmother's china shop, he's been learning how to manage it. He pours tea, listens to soothing music, and always keeps Granny's words in mind: "Grace, grace, nothing broken to replace."But...
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The Worry Balloon

Mónica Mancillas - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

On the first day of school, Isla's mind plays the what if game. Scary thoughts come, the world goes dark, andeverything feels stormy. With Mami at her side, Isla takes a deep breath and blows her worries away in a big balloon. But as school gets closer, Isla's worries come back...
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Kit and the Missing Notebook: A Book About Calming Anxiety

Chris Andrew Wheeler - Zonderkidz
Format: Hardcover

Join Kit as she learns a lesson about overcoming anxiety and makes some new friends - and some delicious soup! - along the way. As kids get to know this little kangaroo with big feelings, they will discover how they can manage their own stress and new experiences in a healthy, positive...
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