Mindfulness books for children and parents
Below is a list of picture books for children that teach mindfulness and relaxation through fun, friendly stories. Further below is a list of books for parents that provide guidance on mindfulness activities for the family. There are many others, but these are some that I have found most useful/popular. Each of these are available on Amazon India through the links provided:
For Children
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda, by Lauren Alderfer
Puppy Mind, by Andrew Jordan Nance
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles, by Thich Nhat Hanh
What Does It Mean To Be Present?, by Rana DiOrio and Eliza Wheeler
Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story, by Lori Lite
The Way to Start a Day, by Byrd Baylor
The Three Questions, by Jon J. Muth
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, by Susan Verde
The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation, by Licia Morelli
When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry..., by Molly Bang
Master of Mindfulness: How to be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress, by Laurie Grossman et al
When Worry Takes Hold, by Liz Haske
For Parents
The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate, by Susan Kaiser Greenland
Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, by Thich Nhat Hanh
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents), by Eline Snel
Cindy Cleary
Elementary School Counselor
American School of Bombay
Below is a list of picture books for children that teach mindfulness and relaxation through fun, friendly stories. Further below is a list of books for parents that provide guidance on mindfulness activities for the family. There are many others, but these are some that I have found most useful/popular. Each of these are available on Amazon India through the links provided:
For Children
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda, by Lauren Alderfer
Puppy Mind, by Andrew Jordan Nance
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles, by Thich Nhat Hanh
What Does It Mean To Be Present?, by Rana DiOrio and Eliza Wheeler
Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story, by Lori Lite
The Way to Start a Day, by Byrd Baylor
The Three Questions, by Jon J. Muth
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, by Susan Verde
The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation, by Licia Morelli
When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry..., by Molly Bang
Master of Mindfulness: How to be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress, by Laurie Grossman et al
When Worry Takes Hold, by Liz Haske
For Parents
The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate, by Susan Kaiser Greenland
Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, by Thich Nhat Hanh
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents), by Eline Snel
Cindy Cleary
Elementary School Counselor
American School of Bombay