Children's books on mindfulness
January 24, 2024 7:45 AM Subscribe
Can you recommend children's books on mindfulness that you or your child have found useful? Secondarily interested in books for parents that are aimed at helping children.
Any and all recommendations welcome! Further details:
The goal is to teach concepts, practices, and habits to help increase mindfulness in daily life.
Around 3rd grade reading level.
A graphic novel format is a big bonus.
Gendered "for boys/girls" approaches will be a turn-off.
Thanks!
Any and all recommendations welcome! Further details:
The goal is to teach concepts, practices, and habits to help increase mindfulness in daily life.
Around 3rd grade reading level.
A graphic novel format is a big bonus.
Gendered "for boys/girls" approaches will be a turn-off.
Thanks!
maybe too young: Zen Shorts is the first in a series of books about Stillwater, a very mindful panda. It's apparently a cartoon on Apple TV now, too.
posted by adekllny at 9:28 AM on January 24, 2024
posted by adekllny at 9:28 AM on January 24, 2024
Best answer: My now ten year old started reading Thich Nhat Hanh at 8 or 9 and has really connected with that. Hanh wrote a few books specifically aimed at kids, but his general audience books worked fine for my son too. My son really appreciates mini things, so this pocket sized Thich Nhat Hanh is a favorite of his (though tiny text can be challenging for some early readers).
Searching “Thich Nhat Hanh kids” on Amazon returns a lot of options.
posted by bitbotbit at 10:27 AM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
Searching “Thich Nhat Hanh kids” on Amazon returns a lot of options.
posted by bitbotbit at 10:27 AM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
Best answer: For kids: Sitting Still Like A Frog is simple, zen, and creative. For parents, definitely Ready, Set, Breathe by Carla Naumburg.
posted by toucan at 11:22 AM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by toucan at 11:22 AM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
Sitting Still Like a Frog, and the CD, were great for my kid and me.
posted by bluedaisy at 12:45 PM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by bluedaisy at 12:45 PM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
Returning to add: My family also enjoys the picture book Alphabreaths - which teaches 26 mindful breathing techniques. The book also includes a link to printable cards for each breath. I printed them out and laminated them. We keep them in a jar and occasionally pull a random card to practice breathwork.
posted by bitbotbit at 1:00 PM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by bitbotbit at 1:00 PM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
Mindful Moments at Bedtime by Rossa, Paloma
posted by stormyteal at 3:25 PM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by stormyteal at 3:25 PM on January 24, 2024 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Thanks all, great suggestions! I also see now reading about some of these that I could use a book for myself too :)
posted by SaltySalticid at 11:41 AM on January 25, 2024
posted by SaltySalticid at 11:41 AM on January 25, 2024
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posted by dotparker at 8:47 AM on January 24, 2024 [2 favorites]