Big Breath: A Guided Meditation for Kids

(Hardback)

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A Best Spiritual Book of the Year -- Spirituality & Practice

Calm your worries and build your bravery -- or just relax during a busy day or wind down before bed

All day long, you breathe -- in and out, in and out -- without even thinking about it. But did you know that you can play with your breath, use it to take you on an adventure All you have to do is find a comfy spot and close your eyes.

Does your breath sound like ocean waves Like the wind before a storm or a breeze at the start of spring Can you feel it all the way down to the tips of your toes By the time you open your eyes, you might just feel a little lighter, calmer, more relaxed.

In Big Breath, William Meyer's gentle prompts, alongside Brittany R. Jacobs's wonderful illustrations, make meditation as fun as a game, but with big results.

Reviews

"Each page invites readers to notice the present moment without judging what is or changing it to something else. This is mindfulness. . . . A wonderful read-aloud meditation for the beginner -- or the practitioner of beginner's mind -- of any age."
-- Kirkus (starred review)

"An easy, enticing introduction to an ancient practice."
-- Booklist

"Soothing watercolor illustrations by Brittany R. Jacobs lead children through the process of stripping away the stresses of the day with thoughtful prompts. . . . With a diverse cast of characters and illustrations portraying everything from rolling hills to city skylines, Big Breath is an easy-to-follow primer on meditation sure to resonate with a wide variety of readers young and old."
-- Foreword Reviews

"This is a definite must have book for parents and their children as we look for ways to bring calm and clarity in a rather crazy busy world!"
-- Working Mom Journal

Author Bio

William Meyer is a high school teacher, meditator, and author. Illustrator Brittany R. Jacobs is a librarian and the author of The Kraken's Rules for Making Friends.