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Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems

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Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems is a serene collection of fourteen short meditative poems (tankas) paired with delicate watercolor illustrations, inviting young readers to slow down and connect with the natural world. Through vivid observation — noticing leaves drifting, toes touching sand, colors of fish, shapes of clouds — the poems gently guide children toward awareness of breath, calmness, and inner stillness. The imagery and words work together to help soothe strong or busy thoughts, promising that even amidst change and chaos, there is a place of peace (“I breathe slowly in … I breathe slowly out. My breath is a river of peace. … Each moment I can breathe and be”). It introduces mindfulness in a poetic, accessible way, making it a valuable book for bedtime, classroom mindfulness, or any time a child (or adult!) needs to pause and be present.

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Series Title

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Call Number

158.12 COO b

Publisher

: Sounds True., 2017/Boulder

Collation

unpaged : color illustrations ; 22 x 27 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781622039371

Classification

158.12

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Edition

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Subject(s)

mindfulness
buddhism
psychology
poetry

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Statement of Responsibility

Coombs, Kate

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