Meditation Is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids
Whitney Stewart
(Author)
Sally Rippin
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Describes nine simple meditation exercises to help kids find focus, manage stress, and face challenges.
Feeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you're having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions, find focus, and face challenges. They'll discover how to feel safe when scared, relax when anxious, spread kindness, and calm anger when frustrated. Simple, secular, and mainstream, this mindfulness book is an excellent tool for helping kids deal with the stresses of everyday life.Product Details
Price
$12.99
$12.08
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
March 01, 2015
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.1 X 8.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780807549087
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About the Author
Whitney Stewart is a children's book author, meditation teacher, and a born adventurer. She has traveled to Tibet, Nepal, and India and teaches mindfulness at Tulane University and to children and teens. Her most recent children's book is A Catfish Tale: A Bayou Story of the Fisherman and His Wife. Whitney lives in Louisiana, with her husband and son. Sally Rippin has written and illustrated over 50 books for children and young adults. She was born in Australia and studied art in China. She lives in Melbourne.
Reviews
"Ultimately, this will work best as a guide for an adult to use with a child in specific scenarios that might call for mindfulness and meditation. Keep this in mind as a possible introduction to medtiation for children." Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2015
"This is an intriguing introduction to an ancient art. Stressed parents may find it helpful too." Booklist, March 1, 2015
"Stewart's peaceful tone is reassuring and calming in itself. A solid resource for children (and the adults in their lives) who are seeking to get a handle on tricky emotions and situations." Publishers Weekly, February 23, 2015
"This is an intriguing introduction to an ancient art. Stressed parents may find it helpful too." Booklist, March 1, 2015
"Stewart's peaceful tone is reassuring and calming in itself. A solid resource for children (and the adults in their lives) who are seeking to get a handle on tricky emotions and situations." Publishers Weekly, February 23, 2015
