Book

I am peace : a book of mindfulness / by Susan Verde ; art by Peter H. Reynolds.

ISBN: 9781419727016
ISBN: 141972701X
Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm
Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2017]
Copyright: &copy;2017

Verde, Susan, (author.). Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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." --Amazon.

A child starts to get carried away with worry and rushing thoughts before taking a breath, steadying, observing thoughts, feeling kindness, feeling thankful, and experiencing the world.