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What John Marco Saw by Annie BarrowsA picture book debut by the best-selling author of the Ivy + Bean series depicts little John Marco, a boy whose sharp-eyed observations of the world around him encourage others to slow down and pay attention.
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One day, a sloth accidentally gets delivered to the Zoom! She was supposed to be dropped off at the Zzzzzoo, a much more laid-back, slow-paced place. When the sloth tries to make friends, nobody has any time―until the sloth meets a creature who’s a little more her speed, and everyone stops to notice.
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Here and Now by Julia DenosThe creators of Windows invite children to explore identity, connection and awareness while encouraging curiosity about the small miracles of the everyday world.
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Fred Wants to Play by Janna de LathouderWhen the other fish tell Fred he has to leave if he can't keep still, he finds himself a new friend who understands his need to wiggle.
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Straw by Amy Krouse RosenthalA companion story to Spoon and Chopsticks finds a characteristically speedy Straw learning from a helpful friend how to slow down and savor his beverages in the amazing world around him.
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Kaya's Heart Song by Diwa Tharan SandersWhen Kaya hears her mother singing her happy heart song, she travels through the jungle to search for her own heart song.
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A Friend for Bear by Steve Smallman It's spring! And Little Bear is in a hurry to... smell the flowers, see the baby animals, and find a friend! But can she take the time to enjoy it? And will she realize that the friend she's been searching for has been with her all along?
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A world of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness by Frank J. SileoChildren (and adults) live in a fast-paced, demanding and stressful world. It is often difficult to slow-down our children's minds and bodies. This book was written to teach children to take a pause in their lives, to stop activity, to understand quiet time, and to think about what they are doing and where they are going.
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I am peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan VerdeA companion to the best-selling I Am Yoga invites children to discover their inner peace through an accessible mindfulness practice that helps the expression of feelings through communication, connecting with the earth and observing the natural world.
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Outside In by Deborah UnderwoodA mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe.
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The Listening Walk by Paul ShowersA little girl and her father take a quiet walk and identify the sounds around them.
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You are a Lion!: And Other Fun Yoga Poses by Taeeun YooA playful introduction to yoga by the award-winning illustrator of Only a Witch Can Fly features imaginative pairings of animals and children in yoga positions, in a tale that lyrically explains how yoga can promote flexibility and focus.
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A Handful of Quiet : Happiness in Four Pebbles by Nhât Hanh Pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions.
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Zen Happiness by Jon J. MuthA smaller-format gift book pairs 12 affirmational sayings about the journey of happiness and mindfulness with poignant artwork depicting the beloved panda bear, Stillwater. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Zen Shorts.
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Now by Antoinette PortisA little girl takes readers on a poignant tour of favorite things, from a cloud she loves because it is the one she is watching, to a tooth that is the one that has fallen out, in a lively picture book companion to Wait.
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Quiet by Tomie DePaolaA tribute to the special potential and quality of mindfulness features a cast of characters whose observations of their busy world become richer and more wondrous as they sit quietly in the moment together.
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Anh's Anger by Gail SilverWhen Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger, which allows Anh to feel better. Based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh, and includes a list of retreat communities that practice mindful living.
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Breathe by Scott MagoonA gentle tale of discovery, told through sparse text and evocative illustrations, follows the journey of a young whale who experiences a first solo day of swimming, exploring and making new friends before returning home to his mother.
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Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher WillardIn Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.
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Breathe With Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy by Mariam GatesThe creators of the best-selling Good Night Yoga outline fun and easy breathing exercises based on proven yoga and mindfulness meditation practices to impart elementary lessons about body awareness, anger management, stress reduction and self-calming.
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ABC Mindful Me by Christiane EngelRhyming text introduces readers to different aspects of mindfulness, from awareness to zen.
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In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. Sidewalk Flowers is an ode to the importance of small things, small people, and small gestures |
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Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda by Lauren AlderferMonkey asks Panda what he does to seem so happy and peaceful all the time, and Panda replies that he brings his attention to whatever he is doing at a given time, whether eating, walking, or resting.
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Quiet in the Garden by AlikiSitting quietly in his garden, a little boy observes the eating habits of birds, bugs, butterflies, and other small animals, in a title that includes instructions for making a garden and a detailed illustration of plants typically found in a garden.
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Meditate with Me: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Journey by Mariam GatesIllustrated with cheerful animal characters, an accessible introduction to meditation and mindfulness shares clear, practical instructions that explain how to focus on the breath and senses to relax, settle the mind and understand emotions.
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