5 Beautiful Books About Mindfulness For Children
For todays post let’s share 5 great books about mindfulness for children, including kids meditation books and books about yoga for children.
Every child is beautiful and different and they each have unique wellbeing needs. For some children a calming mindful moment can make a big difference. And while some toddlers and babies might not ‘need’ mindfulness, most adults, parents and caregivers do. The mindfulness children’s book then, becomes an opportunity for both adult and child to learn, become present and enjoy a mindful moment together. Which is beautiful right?
Books about mindfulness for children are soaring in popularity today, as are baby yoga classes and other wellness themed kids activities, and that’s a wonderful thing! It’s great because sharing thoughtful messages, ideas and sentiments with children and young people at such a young age is a lovely way to sow positive seeds for later in life. The child may not remember what they heard in a book, but they will likely remember how it made them feel. And those ideas might circle back to them as they get older and find themselves navigating the ups and downs of adult life.
And so whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for the kids in your life, a meditation book for your own children, or something calming to read to your nieces, nephews or grandchildren, here are 5 beautifully illustrated books about mindfulness for children and todlers to read this summer.
‘Teach children that they can let poetry work on them on the level of sound, because sound is also a sense.. Teach them, while you can, to savor the way, the now, the mystery.’
Joseph Fasano, Interview with Emma Mills London, June 2023
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Blue And Other Colours with Henry Matisse
First Concepts With Fine Artists (Age 1-3 years)
Henri Matisse’s abstract cut-outs are used to teach colours in this polished read-aloud board book. Kids can look at colour, and explore their favorite shapes inspired by abstract art. It’s also a great book for children to copy from, while doing coloring in activities.
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What A Day
A mindful moment for bed time (babies and toddlers)
This is the perfect book to end the day with. It will capture babies’ and toddlers’ imagination and curiosity, with soothing artwork and melodic text and help them prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
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I Am Always I
For children and adults
It’s not easy figuring out who you are in todays world. Our feelings, friends, favorite dinners and play dates all come and go, and things don’t stay the same for long. This book points out the peace and happiness filled sense of being underneath the changing scenes of our lives. Stunning illustrations, and beautiful words based on a children’s poem by Oxford philosopher and ceramicist Rupert Spira.
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I Am An Artist
For creative children and adults
‘He loves colours, shapes, textures…. Everything inspires him! Where mum sees an unfinished lunchbox, he sees the loneliness of a carrot. A beautifully illustrated picture book that proves art IS everywhere. Funny, irreverent, colourful, perfect for creative adults and children alike’.
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Wonderful Me
A First Guide To Taking Care Of Yourself
Written by Nancy Shapiro, illustrated by Vania Sacramento
In Wonderful Me, A First Guide To Taking Care Of Yourself, you’ll discover a helpful self care guide for children and grown ups to read together.
- Ways to calm down
- Be fit and active
- Methods for developing body awareness
- Better sleep habits and healthy living
- Making friends
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I hope you enjoy these wonderful books about mindfulness, meditation and yoga for children.
Have you a favourite to add to the list? Leave a comment and let me know. This post may contain affiliate links which means I will receive a small commission if you purchase through my link at no extra cost to yourself.
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