
BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is a powerful practice that fosters self-awareness, tranquility, and emotional well-being. This collection is an accessible introduction to mindfulness and the skill of emotional regulation.
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The Candy Dish
A book that highlights: mindfulness & gratitude.
“Here is the story of an inquisitive child and a curious little candy dish. A dish that is both exhilarating and, at times, utterly frustrating. It is a story about how everything is shaped by how we look at it, and the magical powers of patience, perspective, and gratitude.”
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A Fairy Tale to Help You Find Balance
A book that highlights: mindfulness & balance.
“Tortoise and Hare is a fractured fairy tale to help kids slow down and find their energy, from author and mindfulness expert Susan Verde and illustrator Jay Fleck.”
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Noticing
A book that highlights: mindfulness, gratitude, & connection.
“This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It is about embracing what's possible. And that the incredible is everywhere, and in everything--waiting to be known, discovered, recognized.”
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Mindful Mr. Sloth
A book that highlights: mindfulness & slowing down.
“Sasha has one speed―fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed―slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth’s mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life? Best-selling author Katy Hudson gently weaves a mindfulness theme into this unlikely friendship tale between an energetic girl and a sloth, encouraging children to stop, breathe, and be present in every moment.”
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Stickler Loves the World
A book that highlights: mindfulness & kindness.
“Stickler, an original character covered in sticks and with multiple ever-changing eyes, loves its little world. With best friend Crow, it shares the wonders of all the amazing things the world has to offer. Stickler is astonished by the ordinary, such as the sun and the stars, as well as fascinated by those things in nature that are often overlooked, such as swirling seed pods falling from the sky. The two pals wander about the world, stopping to appreciate the many marvels along the way, especially its beloved sticks, each one unique.”
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Very First Book of Things to Spot
A book that highlights: mindfulness, community, & interaction.
“A look-and-talk book for very young children, with simple, bright illustrations and lots to see and spot on every page.”
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Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day
A book that highlights: mindfulness, appreciation, & curiosity.
“With fantastic bursts of color and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ordinary in this ode to seemingly boring days and the wonders that emerge for anyone open to seeing them.”
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Quiet in the Garden
A book that highlights: mindfulness, nature, & curiosity.
“I love to go into the garden. I sit quietly. I see flowers and plants. It makes me feel peaceful. If I am very still, I see birds, insects, and creatures I had not noticed before. I can even hear them! Nibble, crunch, chomp. Chew, bite, slurp, swallow, gulp. They are all hungry! Get ready to look and listen. Get ready for fun in the quiet garden. You can make your own quiet garden, too!”
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Quiet!
A book that highlights: mindfulness, sensory, & diverse abilities.
“Sssh! Listen, what s that noise? Each room in a house has different noises and in this book the text and visual clues help a child experience the home through sound, which will be familiar to those children who are blind or partially sighted. Features: The text and sensory clues in this inclusive picture book allow children to experience their home through the many noises it makes. Auditory landmarks help all children become familiar with daily routines, and can be particularly helpful for those with visual impairments.”
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This is a Gift for You
A book that highlights: mindfulness, gratitude, & giving.
“New York Times bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin joyously and thoughtfully shares the different ways of giving and loving. Like a beautifully wrapped gift, life's every day moments are precious: in both the little things and the big things, we can all find wonder. From a feather, to a hug, to a sunset, this book captures these gifts within its pages to remind readers how much they are loved, and how incredible this world we share is.”
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What the World Could Make, A Story of Hope
A book that highlights: mindfulness, gratitude, friendship, & hope.
“Bunny and Rabbit are kindred spirits who celebrate the gifts of the seasons together—from the smell of lilacs to the wonder of gingko leaves, from the taste of sea pickles to the silent beauty of the first snowflakes melting against their warmth. What the World Could Make is a joyous reminder that if we pay attention, hope can always be found in our friendships, in nature, and in generosity toward one another.”
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Finding Grateful
A book that highlights: mindfulness & gratitude.
“A heartfelt picture book that celebrates embracing the moment and finding gratitude right here, right now.
What does grateful look like? How does it feel? How do you find it? Even in the face of a challenge, you don’t need a map: You just need to pay attention to the little things—a smile, a hug, the smell of newly cut grass—that add up to a sense of presence and hope.”