For kids ages 2-6, a gentle and fun introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath-and a bit of imagination-can bring us back to a peaceful place. In I Am a Peaceful Goldfish, two children learn how to settle their difficult feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending they are elephants, flowers, and even dragons! I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids essential and easy-to-learn life skills: It's okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious! Feeling calm and in control are just a couple of easy breaths away How to self-regulate and relieve anxiety A perfect book for readers of I Am Peace and I Am Yoga by Susan Verde.
SHOSHANA CHAIM is a former kindergarten and physical education teacher turned wellness expert, who concentrates on helping families make healthy lifestyle choices. She also teaches children's yoga and hosts The Plant Trainers Podcast. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. LORI JOY SMITH is an illustrator of multiple children's books and an artist whose works have exhibited in galleries around the world. Smith lives on Prince Edward Island with her husband, two girls, three cats, two bunnies, one dog, and two sheep.
Title: I Am a Peaceful Goldfish
Author: Chaim, Shoshana
ISBN: 9781771646376
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Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
Publication Date: 2021-04-15
Number of Pages: 48
Weight: 0.4271 kg
A playful way to introduce meditation to young readers who find themselves in stressful situations. -Globe and Mail Toddlers, children, even adults can take a cue from the relaxed cat and other critters and objects that appear in this sweet book when strong emotions overwhelm us ... A great resource for parents and educators for teaching calming practices. -School Library Journal A soothing, logical, and playful introduction to mindfulness for young listeners. -Kirkus Reviews Engaging, brightly colored illustrations ... [two kids] attempt to imitate [goldfish] by inhaling slow, deep breaths and then letting them out ... eventually, end[ing] up with their hands clasped in front of their hearts, marveling at how serene they feel. -Booklist I Am a Peaceful Goldfish is a helpful aid for teaching the calm down strategy and in a way that is engaging. -Canadian Review of Materials
