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181) Mindful Mr. Sloth
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An energetic girl. A typical sloth. One unlikely but inspiring friendship!" -- Back cover.
Sasha loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth's mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy the moment?
Author
Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
¡Mindfulness para peques! Enseña a tus hijos a gestionar sus emociones y a escucharse a ellos mismos.Ejercitar la mente de nuestros hijos debería ser tan importante como cuidar su cuerpo. Este libro nos ayudará a enseñar a nuestros hijos una nueva manera de ver el mundo para controlar sus emociones, a través de técnicas de mindfulness adaptadas a su edad y a los problemas y personalidad de cada niño. Sin darnos cuenta, el frenético ritmo...
Author
Publisher
Abrams ComicArts
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In The Art of Living, cartoonist Grant Snider, author of The Shape of Ideas and I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness--evergreen subjects that are more important...
185) What John Marco saw
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Little John Marco is a keen observer of his world, but nobody--not his big brothers and sisters, not his parents, or his neighbors--listens to him; and only the fat orange cat in the front yard agrees with him that the tree in the yard is falling down.
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these thirty simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car on the way to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child's desk at school.
189) The urban monk: Eastern wisdom and modern hacks to stop time and find success, happiness, and peace
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"[This work] reveals the secrets to finding an open heart, sharp mind, and grounded sense of well-being, even in the most demanding circumstances"
190) The cat on the mat
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this simple rhymed introduction to mindfulness meditation, the Cat in the Hat shows beginning readers how to slow down and still their bodies and minds through simple breathing exercises and focused concentration.
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath--and a bit of imagination--can bring us back to a peaceful place. In this simple story, two children learn how to settle their feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending they are elephants, flowers, even dragons! This charming book teaches...
Author
Publisher
Skinned Knee Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story, and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them so that they can build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate and develop a deeper sense of well-being."--Publisher's...
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This story of three men's work helping traumatized kids in one of America's most underserved cities reveals how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive but thrive"--
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When mindfulness is oversimplified, it loses its radical transformational power. This book clarifies the subtleties. Mindfulness is more than just paying attention. HOW you pay attention -with kindness-is where the magic is. Many people have trouble with mindfulness because they're beating themselves up with self-criticism and judgment. If you practice mindfulness without kindness, you limit your capacity to change. Kindness changes everything. This...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Thought leader, racial justice educator, and sought-after spiritual activist Rachel Ricketts offers mindful and practical steps for all humans to dismantle white supremacy on a personal and collective level. Includes culturally informed, secular spiritual exercises, such as guided meditations, transformative breathwork, and journaling prompts"--
Series
Llewellyn's complete book volume 9
Publisher
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This is a comprehensive gathering of mindful living discussion and practices, broken into five sections: For Basic Understanding and Practices, For Your Health, For Love of Your Body, For Reaching Potential, and For Subtle Energy and Spirit. Within each part, various authors write on their specific topic of interest. Both Llewellyn and non-Llewellyn authors are included. Larger chapters and smaller guest spot articles make up the book. Articles add...
Author
Publisher
Watkins
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This is a unique guide to coping with challenging people using practical Zen and mindfulness tools. It helps readers explore their reactions, break free from knee-jerk response patterns and see if these people may in fact prove to be useful teachers in life - troublesome Buddhas.
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