In today’s fast-paced world, teaching children mindfulness is essential for fostering mental and emotional wellbeing. Exploring mindfulness through literature is a great way to help kids slow down, connect with themselves, and tune into the present moment. These 30 children’s books promote mindfulness in an approachable, engaging, and entertaining manner.
1. “I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness” by Susan Verde
2. “A Quiet Place” by Douglas Wood
3. “What Does It Mean to Be Present?” by Rana DiOrio
4. “Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Sensations (What the Heck are Those?) And Feelings So That They Can Get Better at Figuring Out What They Need” by Gabi Garcia
5. “Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More” by Mallika Chopra
6. “The Listening Walk” by Paul Showers
7. “Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere” by Kira Willey
8. “Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing” by Christopher Willard
9. “Anh’s Anger” by Gail Silver
10. “Moody Cow Meditates” by Kerry Lee Maclean
11. “Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story” by Mariam Gates
12. “The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation” by Licia Morelli
13. “Puppy Mind” by Andrew Nance
14. “Sometimes I Fly: A Young Girl’s Journey Through Fear and Grief with Mindfulness and Acceptance” by Dana C Johnson
15. “The Three Questions: Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy” by Jon J. Muth
16. “Meditation is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids” by Whitney Stewart
17. “The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld
18. “Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda” by Kerry Lee Maclean
19. “Peaceful Piggy Meditation” by Kerry Lee Maclean
20. “Yoga Frog” by Nora Carpenter
21. “Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)” by Eline Snel
22. “The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate” by Susan Kaiser Greenland
23. “In My Heart: A Book of Feelings” by Jo Witek
24. “Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation” by Frank J. Sileo
25. “Charlotte and the Quiet Place” by Deborah Sosin
26. “My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing” by Nick Ortner
27. “Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems” by Kate Coombs
28. “Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids” by Maude Roegiers
29. “Visiting Feelings” by Lauren Rubenstein
30. “The Kindness Quilt” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Each of these children’s books offers invaluable opportunities for kids to learn and practice mindfulness techniques in a rich and engaging context. By incorporating these books into your child’s reading routine, you can plant the seeds for a lifetime of mindfulness, mental health, and emotional resilience.
