I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde
Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years
What this book is all about:
I am Peace teaches children what mindfulness looks, sounds, and feels like. Through the beautiful illustrations and words, it gives examples of how to be in the here and now.
Why you might want to read it:
This books offers simple examples of how kids can be mindful. At the back of the book, the author shares a guided meditation for you to do with your family.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Prior to reading the story, take notice of how your body is feeling. Notice how fast or slow you are breathing, how fast or slow your heart rate is. Do you feel tightness any where in your body? What are you thinking about? Now, read the book.
The author shares ideas of how you can be mindful. What is one way you can try to be for mindful?
After reading the story or complete the guided meditation at the end of the book, notice how your body is feeling now. Is there a difference?