Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing

by Christopher Willard PsyD, Daniel Rechtschaffen MA, Holly Clifton-Brown (Illustrator)

Overview

Children will learn the basics of mindful breathing along with their ABCs in this playful and interactive board book.

In Alphabreaths, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they’ll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness or compassion-based practice to help kids focus their thoughts, hold positive feelings for others, express gratitude, and more. It’s as easy as ABC!

Kids will open their arms wide like jaws on Alligator Breath, take a big breath and sing “Laaa” on Voice Breath, and imagine blowing out birthday candles on Cake Breath. With Heart Breath and Wish Breath, they will remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Alphabreaths offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683648529
Publisher:	Sounds True, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/18/2022
Pages:	22
Sales rank:	87,203
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Christopher Willard is a clinical psychologist based in Boston and is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. He’s the author of several books on mindfulness for children and teens. Learn more at drchristopherwillard.com.

Daniel Rechtschaffen is a marriage and family therapist in the California Bay Area. He is the director of Mindful Education, a mindfulness-based social and emotional learning platform. Learn more at danielrechtschaffen.com.

Holly Clifton-Brown is an illustrator living in London. She has illustrated many books for children including You Are Always Loved and Stella Brings the Family. Learn more at hollycliftonbrown.com.

Editorial Reviews

"For educators and other adults searching for simple, age-appropriate breathing techniques to share with young children, this resource is a treasure trove. Simple and accessible techniques for breathing your way through the alphabet."—Kirkus Reviews

"Accompanied by adorable, vibrant, homespun illustrations, the wide variety of exercises will help kids associate mindful breathing with play and with learning about ourselves in relation to the wider world. Not a bad way to understand mindfulness at any age." —Mindful Magazine

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