Crab & Whale tells a gentle story of compassion, calm, and mindfulness through the unlikely friendship between a small crab and a large whale stranded on the beach. Faced with the whale’s fear and distress, the crab helps by teaching her to breathe gently, letting the sound of the sea guide her to calm. As the tide rises and they spend the night together, the whale gradually relaxes, finding …
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf tells the allegorical story of Freddie, a leaf who lives among many leaves on a branch of a tree. He watches the seasons change—spring, summer, fall—with fascination and fear. As autumn arrives, his fellow leaves fall, and he is left unable to let go of the branch. Freddie is afraid of what lies ahead, but guided by Daniel, the wise, older leaf, he gradually com…
In Quiet, Tomie dePaola crafts a gentle, contemplative picture book that invites children (and adults) to slow down, observe, and appreciate stillness. A grandfather walks with his grandchildren and their dog, noticing how busy the natural world is—birds flying, trees waving, dragonflies zooming, leaves rustling. Seeing the world’s rush, he suggests they sit quietly together on a bench. In …
The Angry Monk and the Fly: A Tale of Mindfulness for Children tells the story of a monk who is almost always calm and peaceful, respected by animals and nature for his disciplined meditation. But his tranquility is repeatedly disturbed by a persistent fly buzzing around his head, landing on his nose day after day, stirring feelings of irritation and anger. Each time the monk vows to ignore the…
Master of Mindfulness: How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress is a kid-friendly guide to managing everyday stress, worry, and difficult emotions, written by kids (a 5th grade class) and adults together. It empowers children to develop their own inner strength and mindfulness “superpowers” through real stories, students’ drawings, and accessible practices. The book includes explan…
No Ordinary Apple: A Story About Eating Mindfully follows a boy named Elliot who, after school, asks his neighbor Carmen for a snack. He hopes for candy, but instead she offers him an apple, claiming that this apple is special. Initially skeptical, Elliot is guided by Carmen to experience the apple with mindfulness—attending to its appearance, texture, sound, smell, taste, and even the act of…
In Peaceful Piggy Meditation, Kerry Lee MacLean uses cheerful pig characters to show young children how ordinary, stressful days—filled with hurry, disappointment, anger, or sadness—can be balanced with simple meditation. The piggies find a quiet, special spot, take time to breathe in and out, slow down, calm their minds, and notice the “magical things in life.” The story gently teaches…
Visiting Feelings gently invites young readers to treat their emotions as temporary visitors — feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, or joy are described as guests: ones you can open the door for, explore what they feel like in your body, see what they want, but understand they won’t stay forever. Using poetic, rhyming text and soft, dreamy illustrations, the book encourages children to no…
In Moody Cow Meditates, Peter the cow is having what he calls “one stupid, rotten day”—missing the bus, wiping out on his bike, being teased, and generally feeling angry and frustrated. That is, until his wise grandfather shows him a simple meditation exercise: using a “mind jar” (a jar with water and sparkles) to help him notice, name, and calm his angry thoughts instead of acting ou…
In Mindfulness-Based Business: Berbisnis dengan Hati, Sudhamek AWS combines his experience as an entrepreneur and leader (notably as head of Garudafood), with reflections on ethics, spirituality, and social responsibility to argue that business should not be driven solely by profit but also by a deeper awareness (“kebersadaran agung”) that includes moral, spiritual, and communal dimensions.…