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• Here

  I Can Be Mindful

  Condie, Allyson Braithwaite,

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  A good introduction or reminder for mindfulness and being present, when you're feeling good or need to feel better. This is a fairly simple book, which in a way suits the topic well, and it has some good advice and practical things you can do to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Listen

  Snyder, Gabi,

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  An adorable and thoughtful book about truly listening to what's going on around us rather than simply hearing all the noise. This listening can help make the world more comprehensible, more wonderful, and help us to be a better friend. This would…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It's Ok

  Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard

  O'Leary, Wendy,

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  Whether you lose a game, make a mistake, get angry, or just aren't good at something, this book is a reminder that you are not alone in those feelings. It's a reminder to love yourself and be present. The illustrations are okay but not my favorite,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Be More Dog

  Crowe, Caroline,

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  Sometimes we could all benefit from learning some lessons from our pets or from things in nature. Join a child who's sad their parent has to go to work but watches their happy dog to learn how to be more happy themselves. I like that the child is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Here and Now

  Denos, Julia,

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  A reminder, a meditation, to be "here and now." "Meditation is just another way of noticing, and noticing is a little bit like magic. It brings us, just as we are, into the present moment, just as it is." The book itself was written to be a sort of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Horse Called Now

  Doyle, Ruth, 1963-

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  I'm tempted to give this one 5 stars. It does a wonderful job of conveying the ideas of "being present in the moment," of not allowing our "what ifs?" to get the better of us, and just being mindful in general. All of this is wrapped up with text…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dinos Don't Meditate

  Bailey, Catherine (Children's story writer),

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  Rex, like some other dinosaurs (and people), thinks he's too tough to meditate, "Dinos do not meditate. Dinos romp and brawl. Dinos never stop! Dinos maim and maul." But when Rex is forced to slow down, he discovers it's nice to sometimes be still,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Riley the Brave's Sensational Senses

  Help for Sensory and Emotional Challenges

  Sinarski, Jessica,

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  A great book to share with those who may have sensory processing differences, their caregivers, and probably a good book for those who are friends with such individuals as well. There are also some principles of mindfulness that everyone can learn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Happy

  Edwards, Nicola,

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  The full title is A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness, and that suits it a lot better than "happy." Though the hope is that through practicing the different aspects found throughout the book, you can be happier in your "now." The following words are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bee Still

  An Invitation to Meditation

  Sileo, Frank J., 1967-

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  Very cute illustrations and fairly simple text introduce the concept of meditation. There is also a lengthy note to caregivers that talks more about what meditation is and how to teach it to children. If you like this title, there are two other…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Be Happy

  a Little Book of Mindfulness

  Bard, Maddy,

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  An adorable book with good advice and nice questions to help you slow down and be mindful. It talks about things like Be Kind, Breathe, Feel Your Feelings, Stay Positive, and more. I think this would be a great mindfulness book to read with a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Puppy in My Head

  a Book About Mindfulness

  Gravel, Elise,

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  I've got a puppy in my head?! In this book, the child's thoughts (maybe especially anxious thoughts?) are represented by a puppy. Most of the time, that puppy is fairly calm, but sometimes it can get chaotic and wild! It's then that our lead uses…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meditation

  Anthony, William, 1996-

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  A great intro not only to meditation in general, but also a few of its types (sitting, walking, mindfulness, focused, Yoga, and guided). A 2nd or 3rd grader could probably read this on their own, if a kindergartener or 1st grader is interested in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Counting Breaths With the Count

  a Book About Mindfulness

  Lewis, Katherine, 1996-

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  The Count and many other Sesame Street characters teach children about mindfulness. It Also available in Spanish