Relaxation

Relaxation for Kids!

Yoga

MindfulBreathing

Meditation

Mindfulness

Kindness

Reflexology

Listening

Affirmations

Relaxation

Mindfulness in Nature

Here are some children's books, e-books, audiobooks, and videos we have that are great for helping children relax and be more mindful. You can click on the blue text for information about each. Affirmations

• Affirmation Weaver: A Believe In Yourself Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Bedtime Meditations for Kids: Short Stories and Affirmations for Children by Children's Story Group, available as a 2+ hour audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• Bedtime Meditations for Kids: Short Stories and Affirmations for Children and Toddlers by Children's Story Group, available as a 1 hour audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Am, I Can: 365 Affirmations for Kids by Wynne Kinder (J 158.1 KINDER)
• I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I'm Gonna Push Through by Jasmyn Wright (E WRIGHT)
• When You Need Wings by Lita Judge (E JUDGE)
• You Are Ready! by Eric Carle (EF CARLE)

Breath Work

• Alphabreaths: ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard and Daniel Rechtschaffen (EC WILLARD)
• Big Breath: A Guided Meditation for Kids by William Meyer (E MEYER)
• Breathe Like a Bear by Kira Willey (EB WILLEY)
• Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere by Kira Willey (J 158.1208 WILLEY); also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, or here as an audiobook, here as a read-along movie, and here as a movie from Hoopla Digital
• Breathe With Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy by Mariam Gates (E GATES)
• Bunny Breaths by Kira Willey (EB WILLEY)
• Each Breath a Smile by Sister Susan and Thích Nhá̂t Hạnh (E SUSAN)
• Frog’s Breathtaking Speech: How Children (and Frogs) Can Use the Breath to Deal with Anxiety, Anger, and Tension by Michael Chissick (J 613.192 CHISSICK)
• Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More by Mallika Chopra, available as an audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing by Nick Ortner (E ORTNER)

General Relaxation

• A Boy and a Bear: The Children’s Relaxation Book by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• A Boy and a Turtle: A Children’s Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters by Karen Latchana Kenney (J 158.13 KENNEY)
• The Goodnight Caterpillar: A Children’s Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE
• Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Sensations (What the Heck Are Those?) and Feelings So That They Can Get Better at Figuring Out What They Need by Gabi Garcia (J 150 GARCIA)
• Little Meerkat's Big Panic: A Story About Learning New Ways to Feel Calm by Jane Evans (J 155.4124 EVANS)
• Outside In by Deborah Underwood (E UNDERWOO)
• Past Tense: Healthy Ways to Manage Stress by John Burstein (J 616.98 BURSTEIN)
• Sea Otter Cove: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Stress-Proofing Your Child: Mind-Body Exercises to Enhance Your Child’s Health by Sheldon Lewis and Sheila Kay Lewis (155.418 LEW)
• Striker, Slow Down! A Calming Book for Children Who Are Always on the Go by Emma Hughes (E HUGHES)
• When My Worries Get Too Big: A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron (J 618.9285 BURON)

Kindness

• Be Kind by Naomi Shulman, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller (E MILLER)
• Because of You: A Book of Kindness by B. G. Hennessy (E HENNESSY)
• The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• Good People Everywhere by Lynea Gillen (E GILLEN)
• How Kind! by Mary Murphy (E MURPHY)
• Humble and Kind by Lori McKenna (E MCKENNA); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde (E VERDE)
• I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson (E NELSON)
• The Kindness Book by Todd Parr (E PARR); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Kindness is Cool! by Bobbie Kalman, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (E WALLACE)
• Listening With My Heart: A Story of Kindness and Self-Compassion by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• Loving Kindness by Deborah Underwood (E UNDERWOO)
• Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness by Whitney Stewart, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson (E PEARSON)
• Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness by James Dean, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• The Power of Kindness by Julie Merberg (EB MERBERG)
• Right Now, I Am Kind by Daniela Owen (E OWEN)
• Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott (E STOTT)
• Superbuns! Kindness Is Her Superpower by Diane Kredensor (E KREDENSO)
• What Does It Mean to be Kind? by Rana DiOrio (E DIORIO)
• When We Are Kind = Nihaa'ádahwiinít'ı̨́́įgo by Monique Gray Smith (E GRAY SMI), in English and Diné

Listening/Noticing

• Listen by Gabi Snyder (E SNYDER)
• Listen Like an Elephant by Kira Willey (EB WILLEY)
• The Listening Walk by Paul Showers (E SHOWERS)
• Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Sensations (What the Heck Are Those?) and Feelings So That They Can Get Better at Figuring Out What They Need by Gabi Garcia (J 150 GARCIA)
• Listening With My Heart: A Story of Kindness and Self-Compassion by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld (E DOERRFEL); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive

Meditation

• A Bedtime Meditation for Kids by Ashley Joseph, available as an audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids by Carolyn Clarke (J 158.12 CLARKE)
• The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation by Licia Morelli, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an audiobook, here as a read-along video, and here as a video from Hoopla Digital
• Meditation by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital; click here for a different copy
• Meditation for Children by Shelley Wilson, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Meditation for Young People by Terry Lesh (J 158 LESH)
• Meditation Is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids by Whitney Stewart (J 158.12 STEWART)
• Meditation Station by Susan Katz (E KATZ)
• Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean (E MACLEAN); or click here for the e-book on Hoopla Digital
• The Secret to Clara’s Calm by Tamara Levitt (E LEVITT)
• What’s in Your Mind Today? by Louise Bladen (E BLADEN)

Mindfulness

• Be Mindful by Ben Hubbard, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Being Present by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Calm: Mindfulness for Kids by Wynne Kinder (J 158.13 KINDER); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings by Heather Hawk Feinberg, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach to Relieve Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I Am Peace by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• Joy: A Celebration of Mindfulness by Katie Wilson (EB WILSON)
• Kiyoshi's Walk by Mark Karlins (E KARLINS)
• Mind Bubbles: Exploring Mindfulness with Kids by Heather Krantz (E KRANTZ)
• Mindful Day by Deborah Hopkinson, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Mindful Moments at Bedtime by Paloma Rossa (J 158.1 ROSSA)
• Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda by Lauren Alderfer (E ALDERFER)
• Mindfulness at Bedtime by Amber Bullis, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Mindfulness for Anxious Kids by Catherine Cook-Cottone, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime – or Anytime! by Kira Willey (J 158.1208 WILLEY)
• What Does It Mean to be Present? by Rana DiOrio (J 170 DIORIO)
• What's In Your Mind Today? by Louise Bladen (E BLADEN); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital

Mindfulness in Nature

• All Around Us by Zelena Gonzalez (E GONZALEZ)
• Be Still, Life by Ohara Hale (E HALE)
• Mindfulness in Nature by Amber Bullis, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Nature Detective: How to Solve Outdoor Mysteries by Eileen Docekal (J 574.078 DOCEKAL)
• Nature Walk by Douglas Florian (E FLORIAN)
• Now by Antoinette Portis (E PORTIS)
• Outside You Notice by Erin Alladin (E ALLADIN)
• Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature by Rachel Williams (J 508 WILLIAMS)
• What Does the Sky Say? by Nancy White Carlstrom (E CARLSTRO)

Quiet

• Quiet by Tomie DePaola (E DEPAOLA)
• The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood (E UNDERWOO)
• Quiet, Please by Eve Merriam (E MERRIAM)
• Quiet Time with Cassatt by Julie Merberg (EB MERBERG)

Reflexology/Massage

• Developmental Baby Massage by Peter Walker, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Mouse and the Storm: Children’s Reflexology to Reduce Anxiety and Help Soothe the Senses by Susan Quayle (J 823.92 QUAYLE)
• The Mouse’s House: Children’s Reflexology for Bedtime or Anytime by Susan Quayle (J 823.92 QUAYLE)
• Once Upon a Touch: Story Massage for Children by Mary Atkinson (J 613.7202 ATKINSON)

Yoga

• The ABCs of Yoga for Kids by Teresa Anne Power (EC POWER)
• Babar’s Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff (J 613.7046 BRUNHOFF)
• Children’s Book of Yoga: Games and Exercises Mimic Plants and Animals and Objects by Thia Luby (J 613.7046 LUBY)
• Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story by Mariam Gates (EB GATES and E GATES), or click here for the board book
• Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story by Mariam Gates (E GATES)
• I Am Yoga by Susan Verde (E VERDE), or click here for the board book version (EB VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation: How Children (and Frogs, Dogs, Flamingos, and Dragons) Can Use Yoga Relaxation to Help Deal with Stress, Grief, Bullying, and Lack of Confidence by Michael Chissick (J 613.7 CHISSICK)
• Little Yoga: A Toddler’s First Book of Yoga by Rebecca Whitford (E WHITFORD)
• Meddy Teddy: A Mindful Yoga Journey by Apple Jordan (E JORDAN)
• Meddy Teddy: Mindful Poses for Little Yogis by (EB MEDDY TE)
• Mindful Moves by Nicole Cardoza, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Peaceful Piggy Yoga by Kerry Lee MacLean (E MACLEAN); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Seahorse’s Magical Sun Sequences: How All Children (and Sea Creatures) Can Use Yoga to Feel Positive, Confident, and Completely Included by Michael Chissick (J 613.7046 CHISSICK)
• Sleepy Little Yoga by Rebecca Whitford (E WHITFORD)
• Wai Lana’s Little Yogis: Vol. 1 DVD (J DVD 613.7046 WAI)
• Yoga by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Yoga for Kids by Susannah Hoffman (J 613.7046 HOFFMAN)
• Yoga for Young People by Liz Lark (J 613.7046 LARK)
• The Yoga Game in the Garden by Kathy Beliveau (E BELIVEAU)
• The Yoga Game by the Sea by Kathy Beliveau (E BELIVEAU)
• YogaKids Volume 3: Silly to Calm for Ages 3-6 DVD (J DVD 613.7042 YOG)

I Am Yoga written by Susan Verde, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds (E VERDE and EB VERDE) "As a young girl practices various standard yoga poses, she imagines herself as a tree touching the sky, a playful dog, a warrior, and more while relaxing and seeing how she fits into the world. Includes a guide to 16 yoga poses to strengthen, calm, and inspire" Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, or click here for the board book version. Also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital. Here are some other children's books and e-books we have about yoga. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• The ABCs of Yoga for Kids by Teresa Anne Power (EC POWER)
• Babar’s Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff (J 613.7046 BRUNHOFF)
• Children’s Book of Yoga: Games and Exercises Mimic Plants and Animals and Objects by Thia Luby (J 613.7046 LUBY)
• Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story by Mariam Gates (EB GATES and E GATES), or click here for the board book
• Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story by Mariam Gates (E GATES)
• Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation: How Children (and Frogs, Dogs, Flamingos, and Dragons) Can Use Yoga Relaxation to Help Deal with Stress, Grief, Bullying, and Lack of Confidence by Michael Chissick (J 613.7 CHISSICK)
• Little Yoga: A Toddler’s First Book of Yoga by Rebecca Whitford (E WHITFORD)
• Meddy Teddy: A Mindful Yoga Journey by Apple Jordan (E JORDAN)
• Meddy Teddy: Mindful Poses for Little Yogis by (EB MEDDY TE)
• Mindful Moves by Nicole Cardoza, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Peaceful Piggy Yoga by Kerry Lee MacLean (E MACLEAN); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Seahorse’s Magical Sun Sequences: How All Children (and Sea Creatures) Can Use Yoga to Feel Positive, Confident, and Completely Included by Michael Chissick (J 613.7046 CHISSICK)
• Sleepy Little Yoga by Rebecca Whitford (E WHITFORD)
• Wai Lana’s Little Yogis: Vol. 1 DVD (J DVD 613.7046 WAI)
• Yoga by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Yoga for Kids by Susannah Hoffman (J 613.7046 HOFFMAN)
• Yoga for Young People by Liz Lark (J 613.7046 LARK)
• The Yoga Game in the Garden by Kathy Beliveau (E BELIVEAU)
• The Yoga Game by the Sea by Kathy Beliveau (E BELIVEAU)
• YogaKids Volume 3: Silly to Calm for Ages 3-6 DVD (J DVD 613.7042 YOG)

Sea Otter Cove: A Relaxation Story written by Lori Lite, illustrated by Max Stasuyk (E LITE) "Children love to experience belly breathing with playful sea otters and a sea child. This effective, self-calming technique also known as 'diaphragmatic breathing' can have a positive impact on your child's health. Proper breathing can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. Delightful characters and easy breathing encourage your child to slow down, relax, and fall asleep peacefully." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books we have about relaxation. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• A Boy and a Bear: The Children’s Relaxation Book by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• A Boy and a Turtle: A Children’s Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters by Karen Latchana Kenney (J 158.13 KENNEY)
• The Goodnight Caterpillar: A Children’s Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Sensations (What the Heck Are Those?) and Feelings So That They Can Get Better at Figuring Out What They Need by Gabi Garcia (J 150 GARCIA)
• Little Meerkat's Big Panic: A Story About Learning New Ways to Feel Calm by Jane Evans (J 155.4124 EVANS)
• Outside In by Deborah Underwood (E UNDERWOO)
• Past Tense: Healthy Ways to Manage Stress by John Burstein (J 616.98 BURSTEIN)
• Stress-Proofing Your Child: Mind-Body Exercises to Enhance Your Child’s Health by Sheldon Lewis and Sheila Kay Lewis (155.418 LEW)
• Striker, Slow Down! A Calming Book for Children Who Are Always on the Go by Emma Hughes (E HUGHES)
• When My Worries Get Too Big: A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron (J 618.9285 BURON)

The Mouse's House: Children's Reflexology for Bedtime or Anytime written by Susan Quayle, illustrated by Melissa Muldoon (J 823.92 QUAYLE) "This picture story book about mouse and her friends' quest to prepare for winter shows how to use reflexology with children while enjoying a fun bedtime read. Designed to help with common issues such as sleep difficulties and anxiety, it includes easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books and e-books we have about reflexology and massage. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Developmental Baby Massage by Peter Walker, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Mouse and the Storm: Children’s Reflexology to Reduce Anxiety and Help Soothe the Senses by Susan Quayle (J 823.92 QUAYLE)
• Once Upon a Touch: Story Massage for Children by Mary Atkinson (J 613.7202 ATKINSON)

Be Kind written by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Jen Hill (E MILLER) "When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books and e-books we have about kindness and being kind. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Be Kind by Naomi Shulman, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Because of You: A Book of Kindness by B. G. Hennessy (E HENNESSY)
• The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• Good People Everywhere by Lynea Gillen (E GILLEN)
• How Kind! by Mary Murphy (E MURPHY)
• Humble and Kind by Lori McKenna (E MCKENNA); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde (E VERDE)
• I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson (E NELSON)
• The Kindness Book by Todd Parr (E PARR); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Kindness is Cool! by Bobbie Kalman, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (E WALLACE)
• Listening With My Heart: A Story of Kindness and Self-Compassion by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• Loving Kindness by Deborah Underwood (E UNDERWOO)
• Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness by Whitney Stewart, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson (E PEARSON)
• Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness by James Dean, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• The Power of Kindness by Julie Merberg (EB MERBERG)
• Right Now, I Am Kind by Daniela Owen (E OWEN)
• Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott (E STOTT)
• Superbuns! Kindness Is Her Superpower by Diane Kredensor (E KREDENSO)
• What Does It Mean to be Kind? by Rana DiOrio (E DIORIO)
• When We Are Kind = Nihaa'ádahwiinít'ı̨́́įgo by Monique Gray Smith (E GRAY SMI), in English and Diné

Outside You Notice written by Erin Alladin, illustrated by Andrea Blinick (E ALLADIN) "Poetic nonfiction text describes a child's sensory experience of various kinds of outdoor space. On each spread, facts related to observation center on a particular theme, including rain, animal homes, fruit, soil, flowers, seeds, water, roots, leaves, vegetables, pollinators, and the benefits of spending time outdoors." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some children's books and e-books we have about mindfulness in nature. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• All Around Us by Zelena Gonzalez (E GONZALEZ)
• Be Still, Life by Ohara Hale (E HALE)
• Mindfulness in Nature by Amber Bullis, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Nature Detective: How to Solve Outdoor Mysteries by Eileen Docekal (J 574.078 DOCEKAL)
• Nature Walk by Douglas Florian (E FLORIAN)
• Now by Antoinette Portis (E PORTIS)
• Outside You Notice by Erin Alladin (E ALLADIN)
• Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature by Rachel Williams (J 508 WILLIAMS)
• What Does the Sky Say? by Nancy White Carlstrom (E CARLSTRO)

Mindful Moments at Bedtime written by Paloma Rossa, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer-Coleman (J 158.1 ROSSA) "A soothing bedtime ritual to read together offers moments of thoughtful conversation and restful reflection, for children and their grownups." Ages 4-7. Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books and e-books we have about mindfulness. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Be Mindful by Ben Hubbard, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Being Present by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital; also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Calm: Mindfulness for Kids by Wynne Kinder (J 158.13 KINDER)
• Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings by Heather Hawk Feinberg, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach to Relieve Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I Am Peace by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• Joy: A Celebration of Mindfulness by Katie Wilson (EB WILSON)
• Kiyoshi's Walk by Mark Karlins (E KARLINS)
• Mind Bubbles: Exploring Mindfulness with Kids by Heather Krantz (E KRANTZ)
• Mindful Day by Deborah Hopkinson, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda by Lauren Alderfer (E ALDERFER)
• Mindfulness at Bedtime by Amber Bullis, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Mindfulness for Anxious Kids by Catherine Cook-Cottone, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime – or Anytime! by Kira Willey (J 158.1208 WILLEY)
• What Does It Mean to be Present? by Rana DiOrio (J 170 DIORIO)
• What's In Your Mind Today? by Louise Bladen (E BLADEN); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital

Meditation Is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids written by Whitney Stewart, illustrated by Sally Rippin (J 158.12 STEWART) "Feeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you're having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions, find focus, and face challenges. They'll discover how to feel safe when scared, relax when anxious, spread kindness, and calm anger when frustrated. Simple, secular, and mainstream, this mindfulness book is an excellent tool for helping kids deal with the stresses of everyday life." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books, e-books, audiobooks, and videos we have about meditation. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• A Bedtime Meditation for Kids by Ashley Joseph, available as an audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids by Carolyn Clarke (J 158.12 CLARKE)
• The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation by Licia Morelli, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an audiobook, here as a read-along video, and here as a video from Hoopla Digital
• Meditation by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital; click here for a different copy
• Meditation for Children by Shelley Wilson, available as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Meditation for Young People by Terry Lesh (J 158 LESH)
• Meditation Station by Susan Katz (E KATZ)
• Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean (E MACLEAN); or click here for the e-book on Hoopla Digital
• The Secret to Clara’s Calm by Tamara Levitt (E LEVITT)
• What’s in Your Mind Today? by Louise Bladen (E BLADEN)

Listen Like an Elephant written by Kira Willey, illustrated by Anni Betts (EB WILLEY) "By listening like an elephant, kids can learn to slow down, listen to the world around them, and focus their minds no matter how messy life becomes. Best of all, the exercise can be performed anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or even at their desk at school." Click here for this board book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books and e-books we have about listening. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Listen by Gabi Snyder (E SNYDER)
• Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Sensations (What the Heck Are Those?) and Feelings So That They Can Get Better at Figuring Out What They Need by Gabi Garcia (J 150 GARCIA)
• Listening With My Heart: A Story of Kindness and Self-Compassion by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• The Listening Walk by Paul Showers (E SHOWERS)
• The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld (E DOERRFEL); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive

Here are some children's books we have about being quiet and listening.

• Quiet by Tomie DePaola (E DEPAOLA)
• The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood (E UNDERWOO)
• Quiet, Please by Eve Merriam (E MERRIAM)
• Quiet Time with Cassatt by Julie Merberg (EB MERBERG)

Breathe With Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy written by Mariam Gates, illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder (E GATES) "A breathing practice book that teaches children breath awareness and how to use breathing in unpleasant situations to help them keep calm, relax, and focused." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books, e-books, audiobooks, and videos we have about mindful breathing. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Alphabreaths: ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard and Daniel Rechtschaffen (EC WILLARD)
• Big Breath: A Guided Meditation for Kids by William Meyer (E MEYER)
• Breathe Like a Bear board book by Kira Willey (EB WILLEY)
• Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere by Kira Willey (J 158.1208 WILLEY); also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, or here as an audiobook, here as a read-along movie, and here as a movie from Hoopla Digital.
• Bunny Breaths by Kira Willey (EB WILLEY)
• Each Breath a Smile by Sister Susan and Thích Nhá̂t Hạnh (E SUSAN)
• Frog’s Breathtaking Speech: How Children (and Frogs) Can Use the Breath to Deal with Anxiety, Anger, and Tension by Michael Chissick (J 613.192 CHISSICK)
• Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More by Mallika Chopra, available as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive
• My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing by Nick Ortner (E ORTNER)

I Am, I Can: 365 Affirmations for Kids written by Wynne Kinder (J 158.1 KINDER) "This book empowers children by providing an affirmation for every single day of the year from January 1 to December 31. I am strong. I am brave. I can handle anything. Using the power of positive thinking, children can build their self-esteem and resilience by focusing on what matters to them and remembering to champion themselves. Perfect for children ages 7 to 9, this book educates and inspires." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books, e-books, and audiobooks we have about mindful affirmations. Click on the blue text for more information about each.

• Affirmation Weaver: A Believe In Yourself Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Bedtime Meditations for Kids: Short Stories and Affirmations for Children by Children's Story Group, available as a 2+ hour audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• Bedtime Meditations for Kids: Short Stories and Affirmations for Children and Toddlers by Children's Story Group, available as a 1 hour audiobook from Hoopla Digital
• The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive and here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I'm Gonna Push Through by Jasmyn Wright (E WRIGHT)
• When You Need Wings by Lita Judge (E JUDGE)
• You Are Ready! by Eric Carle (EF CARLE)