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Mindfulness With Friends
By An, Priscilla
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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9781503869608
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August 1
Calm
By Kinder, Wynne
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 with activities--make a mindfulness jar, learn how to appreciate food with mindful eating, and get out into nature and explore the outside world. An illustrated journal section at the back of the book encourages children to make notes about their own thoughts and feelingsCalm: Mindfulness for Kids has everything you need to know about focusing your child's mind to help them enjoy and appreciate things that they take for granted every day, while boosting their confidence and self-esteem.
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9781465470904
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Paperback
I Use Mindfulness to Cope
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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 also learn helpful mindfulness exercises. Relaxing photographs are paired with informative fact boxes and accessible text to help readers fully grasp this new skill. Mindfulness will prove to be an important and lifelong skill that readers can use to calm their minds.
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9781538389539
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December 30
Mental Well-Being and Mindfulness
By Woolley, Katie
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, in a way that will help them to form healthy habits for their entire lives. Sometimes it's OK -- and normal -- to not feel OK, and readers discover tips and relatable situations to aid them in knowing that as well as how to improve their mindsets in the present and for the future.
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9781642827569
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Library Binding
Hippos Remain Calm
By Boynton, Sandra
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 hippos "go berserk." Nobody knows how these rumors got started. But even if it's true (it is) , it's not the whole story. Given the deep appreciation that hippos have for water, it's no wonder that your average hippopotamus seeks, finds, and offers a state of flow, no matter the situation. We have much to learn from their example. Accordingly, this helpful book follows two typical hippos as they calmly and mindfully go about their ordinary hippo day. "O, flare thy wild nostrils, And welcome the day! Onward! And upward! Come what will, come what may.
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9781665938532
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Hardcover
Puppy in My Head
By Gravel, Elise
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 - right down. Do you have a puppy inside your head, too? Puppy in My Head helps children identify and deal with anxiety in an age-appropriate comic-style format.
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9781789561197
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Paperback
I Can Breathe
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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. This book introduces early readers to the concept of using breath to settle down. Through age-appropriate language and visually appealing photographs, kids will learn an essential skill that can help them at home and at school.
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9781642824896
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Library Binding
Calm-Down Time
By Verdick, Elizabeth
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 calm-down placea quiet space where they can cry, ask for a hug, sing to themselves, be rocked in a grown-ups arms, talk about feelings, and breathe One, two, three . . . Im calm as can be. Im taking care of me. After a break, toddlers will feel like newand adults will, too. Books include tips for parents and caregivers.,
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9781575423166
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Board book
Breathe and Be
By Coombs, Kate
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 in Breathe and Be help children learn mindfulness as they connect to the beauty of the natural world. Mindfulness teaches us how to stay calm, soothe our emotions, and appreciate the world around us. Whether we're watching tiny colored fish darting in the water or exploring the leaves, branches, and roots of a towering tree, the thoughtful words and the lovely art of Breathe and Be remind us how much joy we can find by simply living with awareness and inner peace. Ages 4-8
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9781622039371
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Hardcover
I Use Meditation to Cope
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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. Age-appropriate text will give readers the tools they need to sit through simple meditations, while calming pictures and fun fact boxes connect them to their new coping skill.
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9781538389492
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December 30
Outside In
By Underwood, Deborah
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 miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside.
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9781328866820
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Hardcover
I Use Yoga to Cope
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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. Exciting photographs show different poses, while fact boxes and text make this ancient practice accessible to a new generation. Yoga can become one of the greatest tools in kids' coping toolboxes.
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9781538389577
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December 30
Counting Breaths with the Count
By Lewis, Katherine
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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9781728486802
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August 1
My Thoughts Are Clouds
By Heard, Georgia
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 have ADHD and 7% have anxiety/depression. And these numbers continue to climb. As treatment doctors recommend healthy eating, physical activity, plenty of sleep, and mindfulness techniques.Georgia Heard is a poet and educator -- and she has long had her own meditation practice. In My Thoughts Are Clouds, she uses poetry to demonstrate what mindfulness is and gives kids -- and their parents and teachers -- accessible ways to learn mindfulness tools.
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9781250244680
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Hardcover
1-2-3 A Calmer Me
By Patterson, Colleen
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 a Note to Parents, Teachers, and Other Grown-Ups with more information about the steps of the 1-2-3 rhyme and advice for working on them together with your child.
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9781433819315
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Hardcover
Mindful Mr. Sloth
By Hudson, Katy
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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9781684463978
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Hardcover
Being a Dog
By Gianferrari, Maria
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 - from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book.Interactive backmatter includes prompts for a mindfulness walk that engages all five senses as well as a guided breathing exercise.
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9780063067912
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Hardcover
Peaceful Me
By Feder, Sandra V.
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 exploration of peacefulness."I like feeling peaceful," the young narrator tells us, then describes the times when he is filled with this emotion. When he is playing with a friend, he feels "free peaceful"; when he is having family dinner, "yummy peaceful"; when he is outside gazing up at the sky, "fluffy clouds peaceful". But, of course, he doesn't always feel peaceful, and we hear about his strategies for coping during those times, such as taking deep breaths, imagining his favorite things, and finding a quiet refuge or a hug.
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9781773063416
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Hardcover
Calm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
By Carle, Eric
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 of Eric Carle. With simple coping mechanisms and beautiful illustrations, this book is an excellent reminder to kids and adults alike to take a moment, breathe deep, and smile!
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9781524792183
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Hardcover
Right Now
By Owen, Daniela
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 self-help guide to aid children in dealing with stress and anxiety, by uncovering their emotions and following a simple calming routine. Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children's books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.
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9781949474374
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Hardcover
Sometimes, All I Need Is Me
By Perdomo, Juliana
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 home. It smells like cinnamon tea and feels like warm pajamas. But even when she's away from home, and everything is different, she finds a way to become her own home, where she feels calm. At night, when it's too dark and her feet are cold, her room can be a little scary. But she creates her own light when she closes her eyes and thinks of the sun. With friendliness and charm, Juliana Perdomo, in her debut as author-illustrator, shows young readers how to find comfort and confidence within.
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9781536218046
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Hardcover
Danny and the Blue Cloud
By Foley, James M
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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9781433821035
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Print book
Monstruo tranquilo, monstruo amable
By Kenney, Karen Latchana
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 a manejar lo que están sintiendo.Breathing, positive self talk, and calming down - mindfulness includes all this and more. Sesame Street characters present big emotions readers have likely faced alongside simple solutions like belly breathing to help kids cope with what they're feeling.
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9798765620878
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Hardcover
The Lemonade Hurricane
By Morelli, Licia
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 him how to be still. By showing him how to sit, bow, and breathe, Emma is able to calm the hurricane within Henry. Notable Features A perfect introduction to meditation for young readers, presented in a captivating story. The illustrations bring the story to life with delightful whimsy. Includes a back-of-book presentation of simple mindfulness techniques that can be shared at home and in the classroom. In Planting Seeds, Thicht Naht Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teaches that by sitting still and meditating, the mind can become clear.
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9780884483960
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Print book
Meena's Mindful Moment
By Athaide, Tina
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 never calm, as they run and cartwheel and make a lot of noise!But when Meena makes a mess, her grandfather is there to teach her how to handle it with deep breaths and meditative poses -- after all, he has a hurly-burly hullabaloo too.With playful art and engaging characters (real and imagined) , this charming story all about mindfulness will be wonderfully relatable to anyone with a rambunctious hurly-burly hullabaloo of their own.
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9781645672869
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Hardcover
Resting and Sleeping
By Woolley, Katie
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 of quality sleep, but ways of achieving an uninterrupted rest. Relatable characters are illustrated to provide direct examples that readers can understand and connect with, and additional support is included for readers to know they are not alone in figuring out the best ways of learning their habits.
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9781642827590
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Library Binding
The Big Scream
By Call, Kirsti
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 to let out a BIG SCREAM? In this loving story, little ones will learn how to pause, breathe in, and calm down. The perfect read-aloud for parents and little ones to share before and after a big tantrum, this story proves that sometimes the best medicine to cure a big bad scream is a little dose of big love.
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9781665907392
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Hardcover
Clovis Keeps His Cool
By Aronson, Katelyn
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 when rivals from his football days come to heckle him at the shop, Clovis faces a big challenge that even Granny's words and deep breaths might not be enough for. Readers will fall in love with Clovis's gentle soul in this heartwarming and entertaining story about finding inner peace and second chances.
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9781645672135
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Hardcover
The Worry Balloon
By Mancillas, Mónica
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 like a tornado. Mami encourages her to imagine something happy, and Isla remembers there's nothing she can't handle.. The storm might come again, but for now, her mind is quiet.. In this thoughtful and reassuring picture book, Mónica Mancillas's text and Betty C. Tang's illustrations show how one child experiences anxiety and worry, providing different tools to practice mindfulness and strengthen one's mental health.
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9781250852939
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Hardcover
Kit and the Missing Notebook
By Wheeler, Chris Andrew
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 manner.
When Kit's family moves to Cozy Lane, she feels anxious. Exploring the neighborhood with her notebook where she writes everything down makes her feel a little better. But when her notebook goes missing, not even her new hamster friends can help her calm down. Then Mrs. G., the guinea pig next door, has an idea. They all make soup together, and as Kit breathes in the smell and breathes out to cool it, she finds herself feeling calmer. She even realizes her notebook isn't as lost as she thought!
Kit and the Missing Notebook uses a fun and relatable character to teach children ages 4-8:
* What anxiety is and how to identify it in their bodies.
Mindfulness With Friends
By An, Priscilla
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.
Calm
By Kinder, Wynne
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 with activities--make a mindfulness jar, learn how to appreciate food with mindful eating, and get out into nature and explore the outside world. An illustrated journal section at the back of the book encourages children to make notes about their own thoughts and feelingsCalm: Mindfulness for Kids has everything you need to know about focusing your child's mind to help them enjoy and appreciate things that they take for granted every day, while boosting their confidence and self-esteem.
I Use Mindfulness to Cope
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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 also learn helpful mindfulness exercises. Relaxing photographs are paired with informative fact boxes and accessible text to help readers fully grasp this new skill. Mindfulness will prove to be an important and lifelong skill that readers can use to calm their minds.
Mental Well-Being and Mindfulness
By Woolley, Katie
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, in a way that will help them to form healthy habits for their entire lives. Sometimes it's OK -- and normal -- to not feel OK, and readers discover tips and relatable situations to aid them in knowing that as well as how to improve their mindsets in the present and for the future.
Hippos Remain Calm
By Boynton, Sandra
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 hippos "go berserk." Nobody knows how these rumors got started. But even if it's true (it is) , it's not the whole story. Given the deep appreciation that hippos have for water, it's no wonder that your average hippopotamus seeks, finds, and offers a state of flow, no matter the situation. We have much to learn from their example. Accordingly, this helpful book follows two typical hippos as they calmly and mindfully go about their ordinary hippo day. "O, flare thy wild nostrils, And welcome the day! Onward! And upward! Come what will, come what may.
Puppy in My Head
By Gravel, Elise
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 - right down. Do you have a puppy inside your head, too? Puppy in My Head helps children identify and deal with anxiety in an age-appropriate comic-style format.
I Can Breathe
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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. This book introduces early readers to the concept of using breath to settle down. Through age-appropriate language and visually appealing photographs, kids will learn an essential skill that can help them at home and at school.
Calm-Down Time
By Verdick, Elizabeth
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 calm-down placea quiet space where they can cry, ask for a hug, sing to themselves, be rocked in a grown-ups arms, talk about feelings, and breathe One, two, three . . . Im calm as can be. Im taking care of me. After a break, toddlers will feel like newand adults will, too. Books include tips for parents and caregivers.,
Breathe and Be
By Coombs, Kate
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 in Breathe and Be help children learn mindfulness as they connect to the beauty of the natural world. Mindfulness teaches us how to stay calm, soothe our emotions, and appreciate the world around us. Whether we're watching tiny colored fish darting in the water or exploring the leaves, branches, and roots of a towering tree, the thoughtful words and the lovely art of Breathe and Be remind us how much joy we can find by simply living with awareness and inner peace. Ages 4-8
I Use Meditation to Cope
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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. Age-appropriate text will give readers the tools they need to sit through simple meditations, while calming pictures and fun fact boxes connect them to their new coping skill.
Outside In
By Underwood, Deborah
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 miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside.
I Use Yoga to Cope
By Mcaneney, Caitie
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. Exciting photographs show different poses, while fact boxes and text make this ancient practice accessible to a new generation. Yoga can become one of the greatest tools in kids' coping toolboxes.
Counting Breaths with the Count
By Lewis, Katherine
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.
My Thoughts Are Clouds
By Heard, Georgia
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 have ADHD and 7% have anxiety/depression. And these numbers continue to climb. As treatment doctors recommend healthy eating, physical activity, plenty of sleep, and mindfulness techniques.Georgia Heard is a poet and educator -- and she has long had her own meditation practice. In My Thoughts Are Clouds, she uses poetry to demonstrate what mindfulness is and gives kids -- and their parents and teachers -- accessible ways to learn mindfulness tools.
1-2-3 A Calmer Me
By Patterson, Colleen
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 a Note to Parents, Teachers, and Other Grown-Ups with more information about the steps of the 1-2-3 rhyme and advice for working on them together with your child.
Mindful Mr. Sloth
By Hudson, Katy
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.
Being a Dog
By Gianferrari, Maria
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 - from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book.Interactive backmatter includes prompts for a mindfulness walk that engages all five senses as well as a guided breathing exercise.
Peaceful Me
By Feder, Sandra V.
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 exploration of peacefulness."I like feeling peaceful," the young narrator tells us, then describes the times when he is filled with this emotion. When he is playing with a friend, he feels "free peaceful"; when he is having family dinner, "yummy peaceful"; when he is outside gazing up at the sky, "fluffy clouds peaceful". But, of course, he doesn't always feel peaceful, and we hear about his strategies for coping during those times, such as taking deep breaths, imagining his favorite things, and finding a quiet refuge or a hug.
Calm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
By Carle, Eric
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 of Eric Carle. With simple coping mechanisms and beautiful illustrations, this book is an excellent reminder to kids and adults alike to take a moment, breathe deep, and smile!
Right Now
By Owen, Daniela
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 self-help guide to aid children in dealing with stress and anxiety, by uncovering their emotions and following a simple calming routine. Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children's books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.
Sometimes, All I Need Is Me
By Perdomo, Juliana
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 home. It smells like cinnamon tea and feels like warm pajamas. But even when she's away from home, and everything is different, she finds a way to become her own home, where she feels calm. At night, when it's too dark and her feet are cold, her room can be a little scary. But she creates her own light when she closes her eyes and thinks of the sun. With friendliness and charm, Juliana Perdomo, in her debut as author-illustrator, shows young readers how to find comfort and confidence within.
Danny and the Blue Cloud
By Foley, James M
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.
Monstruo tranquilo, monstruo amable
By Kenney, Karen Latchana
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 a manejar lo que están sintiendo.Breathing, positive self talk, and calming down - mindfulness includes all this and more. Sesame Street characters present big emotions readers have likely faced alongside simple solutions like belly breathing to help kids cope with what they're feeling.
The Lemonade Hurricane
By Morelli, Licia
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 him how to be still. By showing him how to sit, bow, and breathe, Emma is able to calm the hurricane within Henry. Notable Features A perfect introduction to meditation for young readers, presented in a captivating story. The illustrations bring the story to life with delightful whimsy. Includes a back-of-book presentation of simple mindfulness techniques that can be shared at home and in the classroom. In Planting Seeds, Thicht Naht Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teaches that by sitting still and meditating, the mind can become clear.
Meena's Mindful Moment
By Athaide, Tina
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 never calm, as they run and cartwheel and make a lot of noise!But when Meena makes a mess, her grandfather is there to teach her how to handle it with deep breaths and meditative poses -- after all, he has a hurly-burly hullabaloo too.With playful art and engaging characters (real and imagined) , this charming story all about mindfulness will be wonderfully relatable to anyone with a rambunctious hurly-burly hullabaloo of their own.
Resting and Sleeping
By Woolley, Katie
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 of quality sleep, but ways of achieving an uninterrupted rest. Relatable characters are illustrated to provide direct examples that readers can understand and connect with, and additional support is included for readers to know they are not alone in figuring out the best ways of learning their habits.
The Big Scream
By Call, Kirsti
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 to let out a BIG SCREAM? In this loving story, little ones will learn how to pause, breathe in, and calm down. The perfect read-aloud for parents and little ones to share before and after a big tantrum, this story proves that sometimes the best medicine to cure a big bad scream is a little dose of big love.
Clovis Keeps His Cool
By Aronson, Katelyn
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 when rivals from his football days come to heckle him at the shop, Clovis faces a big challenge that even Granny's words and deep breaths might not be enough for. Readers will fall in love with Clovis's gentle soul in this heartwarming and entertaining story about finding inner peace and second chances.
The Worry Balloon
By Mancillas, Mónica
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 like a tornado. Mami encourages her to imagine something happy, and Isla remembers there's nothing she can't handle.. The storm might come again, but for now, her mind is quiet.. In this thoughtful and reassuring picture book, Mónica Mancillas's text and Betty C. Tang's illustrations show how one child experiences anxiety and worry, providing different tools to practice mindfulness and strengthen one's mental health.
Kit and the Missing Notebook
By Wheeler, Chris Andrew
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 manner. When Kit's family moves to Cozy Lane, she feels anxious. Exploring the neighborhood with her notebook where she writes everything down makes her feel a little better. But when her notebook goes missing, not even her new hamster friends can help her calm down. Then Mrs. G., the guinea pig next door, has an idea. They all make soup together, and as Kit breathes in the smell and breathes out to cool it, she finds herself feeling calmer. She even realizes her notebook isn't as lost as she thought! Kit and the Missing Notebook uses a fun and relatable character to teach children ages 4-8: * What anxiety is and how to identify it in their bodies.