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Breathing to Calm Us

When uncomfortable feelings arise we often experience a physical change in our bodies. These books can help children manage these feelings through simple and fun breathing and mindfulness activities. For kids ages 4-9.

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  • Sometimes we don't like what's happening and we might experience negative thoughts and big feelings. Follow Wally as he learns how to be present with his thoughts and feelings and have better outcomes.
    Book, 2023[United States] : Present for Peace, [2023] — E OLEJAR
  • The Magical Mindful Day

    a Story About Mindfulness, Connection, and Caring for the Earth

    Shapiro, Deborah Salazar,
    Go on an adventure of becoming mindful and see that joy and caring go hand in hand. Parents, teachers, earth lovers, and anyone who wants to encourage children to be more mindful will find much of value in this delightful tale.
    Book, 2018[Place of publication not identified] : [DeGaS Publishing], 2018. — E SHAPIRO
  • Illustrations and easy-to-read text observe a young girl as she and her family practice mindfulness through a busy Saturday.
    Book, 2020Boulder, CO : Sounds True, 2020. — E HOPKINS
  • When little Nick starts to worry and miss things that happens around him, he learns how to deal with worries in a fun and playful way. By using breathing techniques and other helpful tips, Nick learns to control his big feelings and becomes mindful.
    Book, 2022[Place of publication not identified] : [Elizabeth Cole], [2022] — E COLE
  • Monkey 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.
    Book, 2011Boston, Mass. : Wisdom Publications, [2011] — E ALDERFE
  • Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?
    Book, 2019Minneapolis, MN : Beaming Books, 2019. — E LEE
  • Meena has an imaginary character called hurly-burly hullabaloo. Together they're never calm, as they run and cartwheel and make a lot of noise! Meena's grandfather teaches her how to calm herself with deep breaths and meditative poses--after all, he…
    Book, 2021Salem, MA : Page Street Kids, 2021. — E ATHAIDE
  • Young children often need help grasping the complexities of their overwhelming feelings. When children learn from an early age to handle their emotions in healthy ways, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel capable of facing life's…
    Book, 2019Minneapolis, Minnesota : Free Spirit Publishing Inc., [2019] — E 155.4124 MILLAR
  • Hello, Sun!

    a Yoga Sun Salutation to Start Your Day

    Hinder, Sarah Jane,
    Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a sun salutation yoga sequence for children. Includes step-by-step directions, facts about sun salutations, and directions for a sunshine meditation.
    Book, 2019Boulder, CO : Sounds True, [2019] — E HINDER
  • Hello, Moon!

    a Yoga Moon Salutation for Bedtime

    Hinder, Sarah Jane,
    Go on a guided Moon Salutation yoga flow that will spark your imagination and help you wind down at the end of the day. Hello, Moon! is an accessible and joyful introduction to yoga for kids.
    Book, 2020Boulder, CO : Sounds True, 2020. — E HINDER
  • Sasha loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth 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 the moment?
    Book, 2021North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Editions, a capstone imprint, [2021] — E HUDSON
  • Rhyming text describes the many ways to stretch and breathe.
    Book, 2009New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2009. — E CRONIN