Be Kind to Your Mind - Books on Mindfulness

Here a few titles that explore emotions, feelings and more for children and teens.

Updated April 18, 2023
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It's ok : being kind to yourself when things feel hard
O'Leary, Wendy
This sweet book teaches children 3-7 the simple and profound power of self-compassion through simple affirmations that can be repeated when things are hard. All too often kids get down on themselves when they experience things that make them sad, angry, guilty, or jealous. It's...
Hurry up! : a book about slowing down
Dopirak, Kate
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...
Mindful Mr. Sloth
Hudson, Katy
Sasha has one speed--fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed--slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth's mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life? Best-selling author Katy Hudson gently weaves a...
Sometimes, all I need is me
Perdomo, Juliana
Gentle themes of resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care are brought home in this sweet and soulful picture book with charmingly graphic illustrations and a poetic text. I love listening to music, especially samba! It feels like my heart follows the beat. ...
Moon
Oliver, Alison
For the over-scheduled generation, the illustrator of the popular BabyLit books explores the joy found in wildness, following in the footsteps of beloved bestsellers The Night Gardener and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild.  Like many children, Moon leads a busy life. School, homework, music...
I calm down
Meiners, Cheri J.
A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down. "Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big." Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they're feeling. "I want...
Hot dog
Salati, Doug
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * WINNER OF THE 2023 CALDECOTT MEDAL * This glowing and playful picture book features an overheated--and overwhelmed--pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. Destined to become a classic! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS...
Here and now
Denos, Julia
From the team behind Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner Windows comes Here and Now. At turns wise and playful, this accessible, beautifully illustrated read soothes like a modern Goodnight Moon.  Here and now . . . You may be reading a book. But...
Be you!
Reynolds, Peter H.
A New York Times Bestseller!Creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a joyful celebration of individuality--and staying true to Y-O-U! An Amazon Best Book of...
Ten ways to hear snow
Camper, Cathy
A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cozy winter day. One winter morning, Lina wakes up to silence. It's the sound of snow -- the...
Ruby finds a Worry
Percival, Tom
The beloved picture book about what to do when a worry won't leave you at alone -- perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress. Meet Ruby -- a happy, curious, imaginative young girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry,...
Stop and smell the cookies
Frazier, Gibson
A picture book about a rambunctious boy who learns to manage his big feelings. Sometimes Dash gets so excited that his chest feels warm and fuzzy, his toes dance, and his fingertips tickle the air. When that starts, he can't seem to control what he does next, and...
Exploring emotions : a mindfulness guide to understanding feelings
Christelis, Paul
When a big day brings out lots of big feelings for a group of children, mindfulness helps them cope with their emotions. Everyone has different feelings about Sports Day at school. Sally feels excited, Mateo feels nervous, Manisha feels angry, Caleb feels sad, and Tom...
Zen teen : 40 ways to stay calm when life gets stressful
Richardson, Tanya Carroll
A warm and relatable teen guide to reducing anxiety, depression, and panic while developing resilience and confidence with 40 tips and tricks that guide, support, and inspire teens to keep calm and stay mindful In the last decade, studies have reported a drastic rise in teens who...
Zero to 60 : a teen's guide to manage frustration, anger, and everyday irritations
Tompkins, Michael A.
Expert author Michael Tompkins offers tips and tricks to help stall anger and leave it by the side of the road. High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger can feel a lot like that for teens. One minute they are calm, but the next, something sets...
10 minutes to better mental health : a step-by-step guide for teens using CBT and mindfulness
David, Lee
What can you really do in 10 minutes? You can make a cup of tea or coffee, walk about 0.6 miles and now, with this book, you can improve your mental health. No matter how busy or stressful your day, with 10-minute steps and quick exercises, you can better understand your experiences...
Just breathe : meditation, mindfulness, movement, and more
Chopra, Mallika
For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra. Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide...
Mindfulness for teen worry : quick & easy strategies to let go of anxiety, worry, & stress
Bernstein, Jeffrey
Is your worrying keeping you from reaching your goals? In Mindfulness for Teen Worry, a clinical psychologist offers quick, easy-to-learn mindfulness skills teens can use anytime, anywhere to stop worries from growing and taking over. Let's face it--being a teen isn't...
Mindfulness & self-compassion for teen ADHD : build executive functioning skills, increase motivation, & improve self-confidence
Bertin, Mark, (Psychologist)
A powerful and compassionate guide for cultivating self-confidence, independence, and the executive functioning skills you need to live your best life! Being a teen with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn't stop you from wanting what almost every other teen wants:...
Yoga for kids
Hoffman, Susannah
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...
This moment is your life (and so is this one) : a fun and easy guide to mindfulness, meditation, and yoga
Gates, Mariam
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...
Follow your breath! : a first book of mindfulness
Ritchie, Scot
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...
Be happy : a little book of mindfulness
Bard, Maddy
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...
Namaste is a greeting
Subramaniam, Suma
Discover namaste's many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl's kindness. Namaste calms your heart when things aren't going right. Namaste is saying "You matter." What is...

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