- “Sitting Still Like a Frog” by Eline Snel – This book introduces mindfulness through simple exercises and stories.
- “Anh’s Anger” by Gail Silver – A wonderful story that teaches children how to deal with anger using mindfulness.
- “Breathe Like a Bear” by Kira Willey – This book provides engaging exercises to help kids practice mindfulness.
- “A Handful of Quiet” by Thich Nhat Hanh – A guide for parents and teachers to introduce mindfulness to children through a series of visualization exercises.
- “The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation” by Licia Morelli – A tale about a boy who learns to calm himself through mindfulness exercises.
- “Visiting Feelings” by Lauren Rubenstein – An interactive book that teaches kids to identify and manage their emotions through mindfulness.
- “Peaceful Piggy Meditation” by Kerry Lee MacLean – Follow along with a peaceful pig as he learns different meditation techniques.
- “Moody Cow Meditates” by Kerry Lee MacLean – A story about a moody cow who learns to find peace through mindfulness.
- “Alphabreaths” by Christopher Willard – This book combines mindfulness with the alphabet to teach children coping skills.
- “The Listening Walk” by Paul Showers – A gentle book that encourages children to listen to their surroundings and be present in the moment.
- “I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness” by Susan Verde – This book explores different mindfulness techniques and their benefits.
- “What Does It Mean to Be Present?” by Rana DiOrio – A beautifully illustrated book that teaches children about the importance of being present.
- “You and Me: We’re Opposites” by Harriet Evans – A book that uses opposites to explore the concepts of mindfulness and balance.
- “A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles” by Thich Nhat Hanh – Another book by Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces children to pebble meditation.
- “Silent Ninja: A Children’s Book about Mindfulness and Listening” by Mary Nhin – This book teaches children the importance of listening and being mindful.
These books are a great way to introduce mindfulness to children and help them develop important coping skills and emotional intelligence.