I don't think I've come across any books for very young children that focus on mindfulness before, but I think it is a brilliant approach and skill of sorts to teach young children, as they will reap the benefits of these seeds being sown so early in life.
The illustrations and colours in the book are beautifully vibrant. The images make it easy to mindfully spend time on each page noticing all the details, imaging the smells, sounds, tastes and feelings that come with the scene, as well as just seeing the image and whizzing through the story.
With the focus on breathing deeply and reflecting on the animals all going to sleep and winding down, this would be a perfect book at bedtime to help children (and parents) wind down and let go of any residual emotions from the day - especially if it has been a busy day, or if it has been a day with any emotional turmoil.
I wish there had been books like this when I was small!
The illustrations and colours in the book are beautifully vibrant. The images make it easy to mindfully spend time on each page noticing all the details, imaging the smells, sounds, tastes and feelings that come with the scene, as well as just seeing the image and whizzing through the story.
With the focus on breathing deeply and reflecting on the animals all going to sleep and winding down, this would be a perfect book at bedtime to help children (and parents) wind down and let go of any residual emotions from the day - especially if it has been a busy day, or if it has been a day with any emotional turmoil.
I wish there had been books like this when I was small!