Books for Mindfulness | Prescott Public Library

1) When you need wings

Author

Judge, Lita

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Illustrations and easy-to-read text advise the reader to seek self-confidence on the wings of imagination.

2) Who moved my cheese? for teens: an a-mazing way to change and win!

Author

Johnson, Spencer

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Presents the author's parable about change framed in a story about a group of high school friends trying to handle change in their lives.

3) Who moved my cheese? for kids: an a-mazing way to change and win!

Author

Johnson, Spencer

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Little friends in a maze find and enjoy some cheese, but when that cheese is gone, only Sniff and Scurry adapt and go searching for more while Hem and Haw wait for more cheese to appear. Includes a note to parents and discussion questions.

4) What does it mean to be present?

Author

DiOrio, Rana

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Teaches children about what it means to be present by discussing about the important gift of appreciation, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly.

5) Chillax!: how Ernie learns to chill out, relax, and take charge of his anger

Author

Craver, Marcella Marino

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In a self-help graphic novel, angry Ernie, called "Erupto" by his friends, receives some counseling on anger management.

6) Silence

Author

Lemniscates

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Simple text encourages the reader to be silent and listen for sounds often not heard, such as the wind playing with a kite, or the chattering of trees.

7) little monkey calms down

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8) Breathe

Author

Magoon, Scott

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A young whale enjoys its first day of independence.

9) Meditation is an open sky: mindfulness for kids

Author

Stewart, Whitney

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"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,...

10) Wait

Author

Portis, Antoinette

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"A simple, sweet picture book about the joys of waiting and taking in what is around you"--

11) The mindful teen: powerful skills to help you handle stress one moment at a time

Author

Vo, Dzung X

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Book - Regular Print, eBook

12) Meditate with me: a step-by-step mindfulness journey

Author

Gates, Mariam

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"This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful...

13) Now

Author

Portis, Antoinette

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"This is my favorite cloud ... because it's the one I am watching. This is my favorite tree ... because it's the one where I'm swinging. This is my favorite tooth ... because it's the one that is missing." Follow a little girl as she takes you on a tour through all of her favorite things, from the holes she digs to the hugs she gives.

14) Breathe like a bear

Author

Willey, Kira

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In her warm, snug cave, Bear breathes slowly in and slowly out as she relaxes before winter hibernation.

15) Breathe like a bear: 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere

Author

Willey, Kira

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Book - Regular Print, eAudiobook

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"We all want to bring more calm into our lives. We all want to feel more focused and positive. Mindfulness is the key to making it happen. Breathe like a bear guides us through fun exercises to help us relax and stretch our imaginations. Because just like we need to exercise our bodies, we need to flex our mindfulness muscles!"--Jacket.

16) I am peace: a book of mindfulness

Author

Verde, Susan

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A child starts to get carried away with worry and rushing thoughts before taking a breath, steadying, observing thoughts, feeling kindness, feeling thankful, and experiencing the world.

17) A world of pausabilities: an exercise in mindfulness

Author

Sileo, Frank J

Formats:

Book - Regular Print, Child - Picture Book

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In our increasingly hectic world, even children are often inundated with responsibilities and activities, and end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Mindfulness helps focus our attention on the present - without judgement, and without worrying about the past or future. It can help us to enjoy the moments we might normally miss, as well as cope when emotions are hard to handle. We just need to take a pause! Everyone has the capacity to be mindful,...

18) Sleep easy: a mindfulness guide to getting a good night's sleep

Author

Christelis, Paul

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"Twins Billy and Betty are having trouble sleeping. Billy's mind is noisy and busy, keeping him awake. Betty finds that as soon as her eyes close, she starts to worry about what will happen the next day at school. But the twins learn how to have a restful night by using mindfulness techniques to help them sleep tight."--Back cover.

19) The rabbit listened

Author

Doerrfeld, Cori

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Book - Regular Print, Child - Picture Book

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"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"--

20) The color monster: a story about emotions

Author

Llenas, Anna

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Book - Regular Print, Child - Boardbook, Child - Picture Book

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One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result.