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I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids written by Gabi Garcia, illustrated by Charity Russell (E GARCIA) "Introduces children to the practice of listening to their quiet voice inside and using mindful affirmations for support when navigating difficult situations in their lives." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books we have about mindful affirmations. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• Affirmation Weaver: A Believe In Yourself Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)
• Affirmations e-book by Cherita Ford, available from Hoopla
• I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla
• I Am, I Can: 365 Affirmations for Kids by Wynne Kinder (J 158.1 KINDER)
• I Am Peace by Susan Verde (E VERDE); also available here as an e-book from Hoopla Digital
• Right Now, I Am Brave by Daniela Owen (E OWEN)
• Right Now, I Am Fine by Daniela Owen (E OWEN)
• Right Now, I Am Kind by Daniela Owen (E OWEN)
• Tiger-Tiger, Is It True? Four Questions to Make You Smile Again e-book by Byron Katie and Hans Wilhelm, available from Libby/Overdrive
• When You Need Wings by Lita Judge (E JUDGE)

Meditation Station written by Susan Katz, illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan (E KATZ) "Your racing train of thoughts may try to take you down the railroad tracks, but you can stay in the Meditation Station, where children ages 4-8 learn how to calm their bodies and minds." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books we have about meditation. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• A Bedtime Meditation for Kids audiobook by Ashley Joseph, available from Hoopla
• The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation e-book by Licia Morelli, available from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an audiobook, here as a read-along video, and here as a video from Hoopla
• Meditation by Linda Wasmer Andrews (J 158.12 ANDREWS)
• Meditation e-book by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available from Hoopla; or click here for a different copy
• Meditation for Children e-book by Shelley Wilson, available from Hoopla
• Meditation for Young People by Terry Lesh (J 158 LESH)
• The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep audiobook by Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlen, available from Libby/Overdrive
• The Secret to Clara’s Calm by Tamara Levitt (E LEVITT)
• Smiling Heart Meditations with Lisa and Ted (and Bingo) by Lisa Spillane (E SPILLANE)

My Mindful Walk with Grandma written by Sheri Mabry, illustrated by Wazza Pink (E MABRY) "When a girl walks through the woods with her grandma, she's so excited about reaching their destination that she misses out on what's around her. But with Grandma's help, she learns how to breathe, be peaceful, and notice the little surprises along the way. Find mindfulness in nature through this gentle story." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library. Here are some other children's books we have about mindfulness. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• All Around Us by Xelena Gonzalez (E GONZALEZ); also available here as an e-book and here as an audiobook from Libby/Overdrive, and here as an audiobook and here as a movie from Hoopla
• Be Still, Life by Ohara Hale (E HALE)
• Calm: Mindfulness for Kids by Wynne Kinder (J 158.13 KINDER); also available here as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• Happy: A Beginner's Book of Mindfulness by Nicola Edwards (E EDWARDS)
• If I Were a Tree by Andrea Zimmerman (E ZIMMERMA)
• Joy: A Celebration of Mindfulness by Katie Wilson (EB WILSON)
• Mind Bubbles: Exploring Mindfulness with Kids by Heather Krantz (E KRANTZ)
• My Mindful Day: Being Present e-book by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available from Libby/Overdrive; also available here and here as an e-book from Hoopla
• My Mindful Day: Compassion e-book by Katie Marisco, available from Libby/Overdrive; also available here as an e-book from Hoopla
• My Mindful Day: Connection e-book by Katie Marisco, available from Hoopla
• My Mindful Day: Empathy e-book by Katie Marisco, available from Libby/Overdrive
• No Ordinary Apple: A Story About Eating Mindfully by Sara Marlowe (E MARLOWE)
• Puppy Mind by Andrew Nance (E NANCE)
• Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature by Rachel Williams (J 508 WILLIAMS)
• What Does It Mean to be Present? by Rana DiOrio (J 170 DIORIO)

What's In Your Mind Today? written by Louise Bladen, illustrated by Angela Perrini (E BLADEN) "Children who struggle with negative thoughts may wonder how to make them go away. This book offers a simple mindfulness practice, not to banish bad thoughts, but to feel calm in the midst of thoughts that come and go. Children will learn how to breathe and center themselves in their bodies, find different ways to think about their positive and negative thoughts, and ultimately learn that they have the ability to feel calm and at peace no matter what kinds of thoughts happen to be in their mind at any particular moment." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, or click here for the e-book from Hoopla. Here are some other children's books we have about handling challenges, dealing with anxiety, and overcoming fear. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• 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)
• The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself by Gabi Garcia (E GARCIA)
• I'm Gonna Push Through by Jasmyn Wright (E WRIGHT)
• Hurry Up! A Book About Slowing Down by Kate Dopirak (E DOPIRAK)
• 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 Meerkat's Big Panic: A Story About Learning New Ways to Feel Calm by Jane Evans (J 155.4124 EVANS)
• Mindfulness for Anxious Kids by Catherine Cook-Cottone, available as an e-book from Libby/Overdrive
• 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)
• When My Worries Get Too Big: A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron (J 618.9285 BURON)

Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story written by Mariam Gates, illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder (E GATES) "Yoga helps children learn how to focus, relax, and both self-monitor and self-soothe. This book instills these four skills and more, enabling children to jump start the day with excitement and meet the adventures that come with mindfulness and perspective." Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, or click here for a board book version (EB YATES). Click here for this e-book, click here for the read-along movie, or click here for the movie from Hoopla. Here are some other children's books we have about yoga. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• Go Yogi! Everyday Yoga Asanis for Children by Emma Hughes (E HUGHES)
• 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); also available here as a board book (EB MEDDY TE)
• 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)
• Sitting on a Chicken: The Best (Ever) 52 Yoga Games to Teach in Schools by Michael Chissick (J 613.7046 CHISSICK)
• Yoga by Sarah Tieck (J 613.7046 TIEK)
• Yoga e-book by Katie Marisco and Jeff Bane, available from Hoopla; or click here for a different copy
• Yoga for Kids by Susannah Hoffman (J 613.7046 HOFFMAN)
• Yoga for Kids: Simple Animal Poses for Every Age e-book by Lorena Kajalunga, available from Hoopla
• Yoga Friends e-book by Mariam Gates, available from Hoopla; also available here as a read-along movie and here as a movie

Sloth Wasn't Sleepy written by Kate Messner, illustrated by Valentina Toro (E MESSNER) "A tough day, a bad dream, a scary noise ... these are just a few of the things that can keep kids wide awake and frightened after dark. But Mama Sloth knows the secrets for calming worried minds and getting to sleep. As she shares them with her daughter, young readers will learn valuable relaxation skills that last a lifetime." Ages 4-8. Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, or click here for the e-book from Hoopla. Here are some other relaxation books that can be used to help with sleep and relaxation. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• Bedtime Meditations for Kids: Short Stories and Affirmations for Children and Toddlers audiobook by Children's Story Group, available from Hoopla
• Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story, Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels by Lori Lite (E LITE), or click here to see other books we have by this author
• Calm Me: Relaxation Exercises for Kids by Steph Janzen, available as an album from Hoopla
• Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters: A Sesame Street Guide to Mindfulness by Karen Latchana Kenney (J 158.13 KENNEY); or click here for an e-book from Hoopla
• Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story by Mariam Gates (E GATES); also available here as an e-book, here as a read-along movie, and here as a movie from Hoopla

• The Goodnight Caterpillar: A Children’s Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (E LITE)

• Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids by Carolyn Clarke (J 158.12 CLARKE)
• Mindful Moments at Bedtime by Paloma Rossa (J 158.1 ROSSA)
• Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime – or Anytime! by Kira Willey (J 158.1208 WILLEY)
• Sleepy Little Yoga: A Toddler's Sleepy Book of Yoga by Rebecca Whitford (E WHITFORD)

Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere written by Kira Willey, illustrated by Anni Betts (J 158.1208 WILLEY) "We all want to bring more calm into our lives. We all want to feel more focused and positive. Mindfulness is the key to making it happen. Breathe Like a Bear guides us through fun exercises to help us relax and stretch our imaginations. Because just like we need to exercise our bodies, we need to flex our mindfulness muscles!" Click here for this book at the Richland Public Library, or click here for the board book version (EB WILLEY). Click here for this e-book or click here for the audiobook from Libby/Overdrive. Click here for the audiobook, click here for the read-along movie, or click here for the movie from Hoopla. Here are some other children's books we have about breathing for relaxation. Click on the blue text for more information about each one.

• 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 and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems by Kate Coombs (J 811.6 COOMBS); also available here as an e-book, here as a read-along movie, and here as a movie from Hoopla.
• Breathe With Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy by Mariam Gates (E GATES); also available here as an e-book, here as a read-along movie, and here as a movie from Hoopla
• Breathing Is My Superpower e-book by Alicia Ortego, available from Hoopla
• Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More audiobook by Mallika Chopra, available from Libby/Overdrive
• My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing by Nick Ortner (E ORTNER); also available here as an audiobook from Hoopla.