World Meditation Day 2021

English 4 years & up Mindfulness Meditation Mental Health Social-Emotional Learning Coping Strategies Antiracism Various, see each book. For World Meditation Day this year, I have 3 books that focus on meditation and mindfulness for the whole family, and one humorous one about being cranky and fully feeling one’s emotions. Already a Butterfly: A Meditation…

Under the bodhi tree, a Story of the Buddha

Written by: Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by: Kailey Whitman For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Buddhism, Historical Figure, Historical Fiction, Spirituality, Nature, Mindfulness. Summary: In lyrical and flowing language, this book tells the story of a prince named Siddhartha.  He was born in India, and had a natural curiosity about the world around him.  Siddhartha’s father may have tried to…

Brownstone’s Mythical Collection: Kai and the Monkey King [released 10/22]

Written & Illustrated by: Joe Todd-Stanton For ages: 5-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: Adventure, Mythology, Family, Love, Women Adventurers, Single Mother Families.  Summary: This book was sent to us by Flying Eye Books, Nobrow in the UK, but all opinions are our own!  This book is part of the larger Brownstone’s collection, and the illustrations are incredible! Kai and her…