From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 3The young pigs in this story balance a stressful, hectic life with regular...
(06/18/07) From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 3The young pigs in this story balance a stressful, hectic life with regular meditation. Using straightforwardthough somewhat saccharinelanguage and images, MacLean, a certified children's meditation instructor, describes this practice and explores its benefits, which include increased self-confidence and feelings of peace and well-being. The vibrant illustrations featuring the blissed-out pigs are childlike in their simplicity. At the end of the book, the author offers instructions on how to meditate and describes her experiences with using family meditation in her own life and in her practice. There are few titles for young children that explain and teach meditation techniques. As such, this offering will find a place in many libraries.Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist PreS-Gr. 2. Maclean, a meditation therapist,...See less
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This beautifully simple book is deeply spiritual without being "religious." I have read it aloud in Grades K-3 including...
(06/18/07) This beautifully simple book is deeply spiritual without being "religious." I have read it aloud in Grades K-3 including Special Education classes, and it always has a calming, reassuring effect on the children (and on me too!). It can be an introduction to quiet imagination/visualization activities or a concluding activity to help relax and focus a group. The book itself can be a kind of meditation exercise, since part of the text suggests breathing and calming the body in gentle, repetitive language. This is an excellent book to have on hand; it may be used regularly with the same group or in one particular lesson. Unique and highly recommended. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)See less
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Book Description Through vivid metaphors, original allegories, and colorful stories, young people learn about handling...
(06/18/07) Book Description Through vivid metaphors, original allegories, and colorful stories, young people learn about handling anger, living in the present moment, and "interbeing"the interconnectedness of all things. Thich Nhat Hanh offers various practices that children can do on their own or with others that will help them to transform anger and unhappiness and reconnect to the wonders of nature, and the joy of living in the present moment. Beautiful illustrations are featured. About the Author Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, scholar, and human rights activist. He has been a professor at Columbia and the Sorbonne; founder of Saigon's Van Hanh Buddhist University; nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for 1967 Nobel Peace Prize; author of 100+ books, 40 in English, including Present Moment, Wonderful Moment and Being Peace. He lives atPlum Village in France. See all Editorial ReviewsSee less
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In Baby Buddhas: A Guide For Teaching Meditation To Children, author Lisa Desmond draws upon her more than 25 years of...
(06/18/07) In Baby Buddhas: A Guide For Teaching Meditation To Children, author Lisa Desmond draws upon her more than 25 years of experience and expertise teaching meditation to children ages 18 months to three years, and children preschool through eight grade, to instruct parents and care givers on how to go about teaching preschool-aged children on how to meditate. Simple guidelines for setting up a meditation space, learning specific terms, specific meditations for adults (sending love to a child, cherishing hope for world peace) and children ('OM', cleansing breath, catching blessings, and much more) fill this gentle and patient guide to balancing family and spiritual needs. Color photographs, creative ideas, and guidelines round out an all-around superb guide for parents. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)See less
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Written & Illustrated by Gary Craig Published by Elora Media, September 2006 Finalist for The Nautilus Book Award and...
(04/25/07) Written & Illustrated by Gary Craig Published by Elora Media, September 2006 Finalist for The Nautilus Book Award and ForeWord Magazine's Children's Book of the year Ages 2-6 Hardcover 40 pp, 8.875 x 10.875 inches ISBN# 978-0-9786813-0-2 The delightful tale Where Does the Sun Go? is an adventure of the sun and its journey across the sky and over the earth. Written in rhyming verse, this story is as amusing as it is educational, and will enchant preschoolers and early readers - as well as adult storytellers!See less
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Encourags children ages 0-7 to use their imagination and open up a window to a new part of the world while teaching them...
(04/25/07) Encourags children ages 0-7 to use their imagination and open up a window to a new part of the world while teaching them a way to relax. Nadia teaches children to live the magic of nature, to listen to the earth and be attentive to themselves. Children live the magic of spring beneath a tree, the magic of summer at the beach, the magic of autumn among the leaves, and the magic of winter in the snow.See less
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Written & Illustrated by Gary Craig Published by Elora Media, September 2006 Ages 3-6 Hardcover 32 pp, 8.875 x 10.875...
(04/25/07) Written & Illustrated by Gary Craig Published by Elora Media, September 2006 Ages 3-6 Hardcover 32 pp, 8.875 x 10.875 inches ISBN# 978-0-9786813-1-9 The lyrical and charming verse in You Can Be Anything! encourages young readers to believe in themselves and their dreams. With its heart-warming text and spirited illustrations, its the perfect picture book to inspire children over and over again.See less
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