Possibly the most beautiful childrens book I’ve ever come across!
Down by the Sleepy River is best described as like yoga for children, but using words and beautiful illustrations, instead of movement to relax the mind and body.
On starting, I just knew this story would be memorable, based on the concept, and of course, the cover art.
Each page brings a different way of clearing the mind and preparing the body for rest and relaxation.
Gentle breathing exercises and with a few lines of story to each animal works perfectly as a bed time read.
Although I had my granddaughter in mind when requesting this book, (10 months old) she isn’t quite old enough to benefit from the story in terms of relaxation, but she certainly would get pleasure from looking at the pictures.
The colours are vivid, the animals and settings are incredibly eye catching. There’s lots to look at and talk about on every page, but it’s also simple enough to not over stimulate if read to unwind before bed. Even the end papers are mesmerising. I can’t fault this book in any way, it really is the most wonderful addition to every child’s home library, particularly for ages 3 and above, I’d say.
On starting, I just knew this story would be memorable, based on the concept, and of course, the cover art.
Each page brings a different way of clearing the mind and preparing the body for rest and relaxation.
Gentle breathing exercises and with a few lines of story to each animal works perfectly as a bed time read.
Although I had my granddaughter in mind when requesting this book, (10 months old) she isn’t quite old enough to benefit from the story in terms of relaxation, but she certainly would get pleasure from looking at the pictures.
The colours are vivid, the animals and settings are incredibly eye catching. There’s lots to look at and talk about on every page, but it’s also simple enough to not over stimulate if read to unwind before bed. Even the end papers are mesmerising. I can’t fault this book in any way, it really is the most wonderful addition to every child’s home library, particularly for ages 3 and above, I’d say.