Book details
Follow Your Breath!: A First Book of Mindfulness (Exploring Our Community)
Description
Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin, and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving soon and feels sad about leaving his old house and worried about his new one. To help him, his mom teaches the children about mindfulness, which involves being aware of the present moment. Through practicing mindfulness, Pedro learns various ways to manage the stress of his move. This book is part of the Exploring Our Community series, providing a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness, including fun activities and factual information reviewed by a mindfulness expert.
Age
4-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Introduces Mindfulness Concepts: The book provides a gentle introduction to the practice of mindfulness, making it accessible and understandable for young readers, which can help them develop self-awareness and emotional regulation skills early in life.
- Engaging Illustrations: Scot Ritchie's illustrations are colorful and engaging, capturing the attention of children and helping to illustrate the concepts of mindfulness in a way that is relatable and fun.
- Promotes Mental Well-being: 'Follow Your Breath!' encourages children to practice mindfulness, which has been shown to improve mental well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase focus and concentration.
- Interactive Learning: The book includes interactive elements that invite children to participate in mindfulness exercises, making the learning experience hands-on and helping to reinforce the lessons being taught.