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Mindfulness & Meditation

The start of a new school year can be both exciting and overwhelming. Check out this list for books about increasing feelings of calmness and self compassion. @BurlONLibrary @bplkids bplb2s

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16 items

  • A sequence of 15 yoga poses and affirmations to help young readers process negative emotions, move through their feelings, and be at peace in their bodies
    Book, 2021Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, 2021. — J 152.4 ACH
  • In A World of Mindfulness, meditative text reflects on the sensory ways children experience life, from the feeling of their muscles when they run... to the sound of a turning page... to the memory-laden taste of fresh-baked cookies.
    Book, 2020Toronto, Ontario : Pajama Press, 2020. — J 158.1 ALL
  • Anna is stressed. She doesn't know how she will juggle her schoolwork and soccer. Readers discover, alongside Anna, how to how to balance tasks and fight stress.
    Book, 2022Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2022] — J 155.9 BEL
  • Mindful Moves

    Kid-friendly Yoga and Peaceful Activities for a Happy, Healthy You

    Cardoza, Nicole
    With delightful illustrations and kid-friendly language, Mindful Moves introduces kids to simple mindfulness activities and yoga
    Book, 2021North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, LLC, 2021. — J 613.7 CAR
  • Master of Mindfulness

    How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress

    Grossman, Laurie M.
    Do you ever feel angry, disappointed or stressed out about family problems, school, bullies or friends? This book can help.
    Book, 2016Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2016] — J 155.4189 GRO
  • Be Mindful

    Developing Self-awareness

    Hubbard, Ben
    Learn techniques to clear your mind, relax, and shut out distraction. Take the next step to being mindful.
    Book, 2021North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, [2021] — J 158.1 HUB
  • Sit With Me

    Meditations for Kids in Seven Easy Steps

    Kanjuro, Carolyn
    Sit with Me invites kids of all ages to learn meditation through lyrical verse and playful illustrations, showing how everyone is capable of sitting still, taking a breath, and letting their mind rest.
    Book, 2020Boulder, Colorado : Bala Kids, 2020. — J 294.3 KAN
  • Calm

    Mindfulness For Kids

    Kinder, Wynne
    Calm: Mindfulness for Kids has everything you need to know about focusing your child's mind to help them enjoy and appreciate things that they take for granted every day, while boosting their confidence and self-esteem.
    Book, 2019New York : Dorling Kindersley Ltd , 2019. — J 158.1 KIN
  • Relax and Be Happy

    Mindfulness for Childen (and Teachers and Parents)

    Koral, Bari,
    A mindfulness CD that is intended to help bring instant relaxation to many young children and the adults who care for them. The stories follow mindfulness principles such as acceptance, gratitude, kindness, and compassion.
    Music CD, 2018[United States] : Loopylouu Tunes, [2018] — J KOR
  • In Check In: Being Present, students will learn how to engage in and focus on the present moment.
    Book, 2020Ann Arbor, Michigan : 45th Parallel Press, [2020] — J 155.4 LOH
  • Big Breath

    a Guided Meditation for Kids

    Meyer, William, 1979-
    A guided meditation for children, illustrated with colorful drawings, designed to promote calm and well-being
    Book, 2019Novato, California : New World Library, [2019] — J 158.1 MEY
  • A Kids' Book About Mindfulness invites child and adult alike to connect in a deep and life-changing conversation about the nature of who we are.
    Book, 2020Portland, OR : Caverly Morgan/Presence Collective, 2020. — J 158.9 MOR
  • I Remember My Breath

    Mindful Breathing for All My Feelings

    Rummel, Lynn
    Provides a simple introduction to emotional awareness, mindful breathing, and mindfulness using visualization techniques.
    Book, 2023Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials, [2023] — J 613 RUM
  • A fun, colourful and melodic introduction to the mindful practice of body scanning written for children.
    Book, 2023London : Singing Dragon, 2023. — J 158.13 SIL
  • Making Memories

    Practice Mindfulness, Learn to Journal and Scrapbook, Find Calm Every Day

    Tangerine, Amy
    Find calm every day through journaling and scrapbooking! Practice mindfulness and live in the moment.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022. — J 745.593 TAN
  • By repeating simple easy to 'get' language, like I CAN HANDLE IT, kids realize something powerful. They CAN handle anxious and overwhelming feelings.
    Book, 2019[Place of publication not identified] : Mindful Ink Media, 2019. — J 155.4 WRI