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I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness (I Am Books)

Susan Verde (2017-09-26)

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Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages32 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5

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ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde’s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds’s expressive watercolor illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author’s note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, I Am Peace will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.

Is I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness (I Am Books) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A gentle introduction to mindfulness practices for young children, teaching emotional awareness, grounding techniques, and connection to the natural world through accessible language and calming illustrations.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will connect with the simple breathing exercises and ways to feel calm when the world feels busy or overwhelming.

Tags

Picture BookEducationalSocial-Emotional LearningNon-Fiction