Mindfulness

Children's books to help foster mindfulness.

Updated May 30, 2023
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The worrysaurus
Bright, Rachel
Paper Book
A fun and reassuring tale about dealing with worries from the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside. It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy ....
A quiet girl
Carnavas, Peter
Paper Book
From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Peter Carnavas comes a gentle breeze of a picture book with themes of mindfulness, observation, and being present in the natural world. Mary was a quiet girl. She thought quiet thoughts, stepped quiet steps, and whispered quiet words....
Crafting calm : art and activities for mindful kids
Borgert-Spaniol, Megan
Paper Book
Mindfulness is a powerful practice to help kids find calm in the midst of everyday stress--but how to make it accessible and fun? In Crafting Calm: Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulness through fun and easy exercises, quizzes, crafts, and...
Hurry up! : a book about slowing down
Dopirak, Kate
Paper Book
A busy boy and his dog learn to slow down and enjoy life together in this lyrical, rhyming picture book perfect for hurried families everywhere. For one busy boy, life is all hurry up, hurry down, hurry round and round and round! That is until he takes a big breath...and a big...
Crying is like the rain : a story of mindfulness and feelings
Feinberg, Heather Hawk
Paper Book
Is it possible we've misunderstood crying all along? That's the discovery one big sister sets out to share with her little brother as they walk to school and get caught in a storm. Along the way they explore sadness, loneliness, fear, frustration, anger and more, through gentle metaphor. Their...
I feel angry : why do I feel angry today?
Day, Teresa
Paper Book
The flame character, Anger, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this strong emotion and name their feelings. This adorable book uses red mist and exploding balloons to show how it feels to be angry. It explains what happens in the brain in uncomplicated terms,...
I feel happy : why do I feel happy today?
Paper Book
The sunshine character, Happy, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this big emotion and name their feelings. Happy teaches small children that the feeling is sometimes loud, and other times it's calm, like having a quiet cuddle. This brightly illustrated board book...
I feel proud : why do I feel proud today?
Paper Book
The star character, Pride, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this strong emotion and name their feelings. This adorable book explains what kinds of things make you feel proud, like finishing an amazing drawing. The book encourages kids to enjoy their achievements...
How do I feel? : a little guide to my emotions
Paper Book
The characters Happiness, Anger, Sadness and Pride are here to teach your little ones how to recognize emotions and name their feelings. This brightly illustrated board book is a gentle and simple introduction to strong emotions. It will help your preschooler tell you how they...
I feel sad : why do I feel sad today?
Paper Book
The rain cloud character, Sadness, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this strong emotion and name their feelings. This adorable book explains why kids might get sad, like a friend going away or a broken toy. It tells us how sadness affects the body, like when we...
Way past worried
Adelman, Hallee
Paper Book
Sometimes being worried can keep you from having fun. Brock is worried. Way past worried, with his heart thumping and his mind racing. Today is his friend Juan's superhero party and he's going all by himself. What if nobody plays with him? What if everyone...
Ravi's roar
Percival, Tom
Paper Book
What do you do when angry feelings take over? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, a clever take on temper tantrums in a story about managing big feelings. Ravi never minded being the smallest in his family. Until one day, his short arms can't reach the monkey...
Straw
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Paper Book
Meet Straw! He's always rushed straight to the finish. But when his speedy streak gets the best of him, it takes a friend to show Straw how to drink in the amazing world around him. A companion to Spoon and Chopsticks, this delightful story celebrates the joys of taking...
Violet the snowgirl : a story of loss and healing
Walsh, Lisa L.
Paper Book
This versatile story gives children permission to grieve and helps them develop positive coping skills. When third grader Jerzie wakes up the day after her birthday, she feels grumpy. Her birthday cheer is gone, and she knows today is going to be nothing but boring--until...
Harriet's monster diary : awfully anxious (but I squish it, big time)
Melmed, Raun
Paper Book
Meet Harriet, a lovable monster who is just sick at the thought of giving a report in front of her class! Her heart pounds, her chest gets tight, and her stomach twists in painful knots. She can't even bear to get started on it! What is she going to do? In the same humorous spirit of...
I feel! : a book of emotions
Medina, Juana
Paper Book
Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina helps young readers to identify how they feel with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text in this paper-over-board picture book, the third book in the I WILL! series. Do you feel happy Sad Calm Shy Brave Proud<...
Marvin's monster diary : ADHD attacks! (but I rock it, big time)
Melmed, Raun
Paper Book
Meet Marvin, a lovable monster with a twelve-stringed baby fang guitar, a rambunctious case of ADHD, and a diary to record it all. His teachers scold him, his parents don't know what to do with him, and his sister is convinced he was raised by triple-tailed monkeys. In short, Marvin's life is...
Just feel : how to be stronger, happier, healthier, and more
Chopra, Mallika
Paper Book
Featuring full-colour illustrations, Just Feel is an engaging and easy-to-read guide that introduces kids to the building blocks of resilience and grit. The U.S. and other nations are quickly becoming aware of the importance of children's ability to be independent and meet challenges head on;...
Max's box
Wray, Brian
Paper Book
Max's parents give him a very special gift: a tiny, magical box that will hold everything, from his toys to his feelings. Max learns, however, that feelings can't be put away as easily as toys. Each negative emotion he feels--anger, embarrassment, sadness, loneliness--gets added to the box, which...
All birds have anxiety
Hoopmann, Kathy
Paper Book
Life as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute explanations to...
The worry (less) book : feel strong, find calm, and tame your anxiety!
Brian, Rachel
Paper Book
This fun, friendly, and informative guide from the award-winning author of Consent (for Kids!) will help readers of all ages understand--and tame--their anxiety.   We all have a mixture of fun and not-so fun feelings. And everyone feels...
Just breathe : meditation, mindfulness, movement, and more
Chopra, Mallika
Paper Book
For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra. Meditation and Mindfulness for Kids is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than...
Meditate with me : a step-by-step mindfulness journey
Gates, Mariam
Paper Book
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...
Meditation for kids : 40 activities to manage emotions, ease anxiety, and stay focused
Patel, Tejal V.
Paper Book
A little calm for your little ones-the joy of meditation for kids ages 4 to 8 Meditation is great for dealing with tough feelings-even for kids! It doesn't matter if your child is upset and needs to take a minute to calm down or you just want them to be a bit more focused, Meditation...
Big breath : a guided meditation for kids
Meyer, William
Paper Book
A Best Spiritual Book of the Year -- Spirituality & Practice Calm your worries and build your bravery -- or just relax during a busy day or wind down before bed All day long, you breathe -- in and out, in and out -- without even thinking about it. But did you know...
Hot cocoa calm
Willey, Kira
Paper Book
Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful breathing moment teaches kids to find peace and calm. With Hot Cocoa Calm, kids learn to how to take control of their emotions and breathe their way to calm. The perfect soothing read for bedtime before...
Breathe like a bear : 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere
Willey, Kira
Paper Book
Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car to the...
Yoga for kids
Hoffman, Susannah
Paper Book
Teach your kids about yoga and mindfulness with this mindful yoga activity book. Yoga activities are a great way to teach children about relaxation, meditation, and peace--while having fun at the same time. This book is packed with yoga activities for kids and mindful games. Kids...
Peaceful like a panda : 30 mindful moments for playtime, mealtime, bedtime-or anytime!
Willey, Kira
Paper Book
From the author of BREATHE LIKE A BEAR comes a new collection of Mindful Moments! These easy-to-follow exercises help kids calmly and mindfully navigate their day, from sunrise to sunset. With sections dedicated to key activities in a child's routine--waking up, traveling,...
Calm : mindfulness for kids
Kinder, Wynne
Paper Book
Teach your kids how to focus their thoughts and notice the world around them with this fun mindfulness kids activity book. Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how to understand them--while having fun at the same time.
This moment is your life (and so is this one) : a fun and easy guide to mindfulness, meditation, and yoga
Gates, Mariam
Paper Book
This lively, hands-on guide to meditation, mindfulness, and yoga is a perfect introduction for tweens and teens. Don't just do something, be here. The key to happiness is being able to find comfort in this moment, here and now. When you are completely present...
Puppy in my head : a book about mindfulness
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way,...
Follow your breath! : a first book of mindfulness
Ritchie, Scot
Paper Book
Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his old house and worried he won't be happy in his new one. To try to help Pedro feel better, his mom decides to teach the five friends about...
A world of mindfulness
Alladin, Erin
Paper Book
The meditative picture book that Kirkus Reviews recommends as "a practical introduction to the mindfulness meditation, as an example of the practice, and as a guide"--now in paperback! Parents, educators, and health practitioners everywhere are recognizing the importance of mindfulness...
Stars before bedtime : a mindful fall-asleep book
Grace, Claire
Paper Book
Create a calm bedtime ritual with this debut book in the Before Bedtime series, Stars Before Bedtime - a soothing journey through the glittering constellations of the night sky woven with tried-and-true sleep exercises from the best-selling author and clinical...
Unicorn yoga
Cascone, Gina
Paper Book
The healing, restorative power of yoga has been known for centuries, and more people than ever are active practitioners. Now even the youngest of readers can learn this mind and body exercise, helping them set up a lifetime of healthy habits. Through clear, easy-to-follow instructions, a unicorn...
The ABCs of yoga for kids
Power, Teresa Anne
Paper Book
Slow down : 50 mindful moments in nature
Williams, Rachel
Paper Book
Bestselling author Rachel Williams and illustrator Freya Hartas invite children to Slow Down and watch 50 nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulness. All around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in...
Yoga animals : a wild introduction to kid-friendly poses
Towler, Paige
Paper Book
Adorable animal photos and lyrical text guide kids step-by-step through easy animal-inspired yoga poses. Roar like a lion! Arch like a kitten! Stretch like a cobra! Did you know that many yoga poses were inspired by animals? Let these creatures inspire your young ones to get...
Peaceful piggy yoga
MacLean, Kerry Lee.
Paper Book
Who loves yoga? Everyone from ballerinas to football players to moms and dads. This fun and informative picture book guide shows kids--and piggies!--in classic yoga poses, complete with instructions.
Good night yoga : a pose-by-pose bedtime story
Gates, Mariam
Paper Book
Kids love yoga--and it's great for them, so much so that the President's Council has added the practice to the fitness activities in the annual President's Challenge. For parents and caregivers looking for a fun and effective new routine for bedtime, innovative educator Mariam Gates presents...
Yoga for kids : simple animal poses for any age
Pajalunga, Lorena V.
Paper Book
A little boy begins taking yoga lessons at the zoo, where he learns that he can mimic the animals there with simple yoga poses. When he returns home after his lessons, he practices with his cat, Nino. With an illustration of each animal pose and a description of how to do it on each page,...
Breathe and be : a book of mindfulness poems
Coombs, Kate
Paper Book
I breathe slowly in, I breathe slowly out. My breath is a river of peace. I am here in the world. Each moment I can breathe and be.   Hear thunder crash, feel your toes touch sand, and watch leaves drift softly away on a...
Sit with me : meditation for kids in seven easy steps
Kanjuro, Carolyn
Paper Book
Sit with Me invites kids of all ages to learn meditation through playful rhymes and adorable illustrations. Justa Bug describes the seven-point meditation posture--from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet--in an easy and accessible way. With a spine straight like coins stacked on a...
Be happy : a little book of mindfulness
Bard, Maddy
Paper Book
This heartwarming and inspirational book features two adorable dogs who share some tips on how to stay present and positive. Hucky and Buzz are canine best friends who share thoughts, emotions, moods, and feelings that will resonate with every young child. In this sweet and...
Healing breath : a guided meditation through nature for kids
Meyer, William
Paper Book
A gorgeously illustrated guided meditation to calm and soothe as well as inspire and empower us to act on behalf of the natural world Join the award-winning team of writer and teacher Bill Meyer and illustrator Brittany R. Jacobs on a guided meditation journey through rich, colorful...
Being a dog : a tail of mindfulness
Gianferrari, Maria
Paper Book
Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness. Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day...

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