Practicing mindfulness includes being present and recognizing and accepting your feelings. Being mindful can help your child avoid becoming overwhelmed by their feelings and what is going on around them. Check out these books about mindfulness for your kids ages 4-8! 
Daniel Takes a Breath
Illustrated by Jason Fruchter

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Daniel Tiger learns to pause, collect himself, and take a deeeeeep breath in this all-new social-emotional story!

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The Umbrella
Illustrated by Sylvia Walker

Getting caught in the rain at the park leads a little girl to discover a remarkable umbrella and, with it, the magic of friendship and community in this charming picture book inspired by Jan Brett’s classic The Mitten.

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The Everything Trail
Illustrated by Chuck Groenink

Come along on an eye-popping journey through the forest with a group of young explorers ready to discover everything nature has to offer in this lyrical, awe-inspiring picture book full of “curiosity and wonder” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

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This Moment Is Special

A Día de Muertos Story (Day of the Dead)

Illustrated by John Parra

Through all moments of the day, both large and small, a boy prepares for a Day of the Dead celebration, in this “comforting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and “heartfelt…both gentle and profound” (School Library Journal) picture book from Pura Belpré Honor–winning author-illustrator John Parra.

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Look
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

In the tradition of Tomie dePaola’s Quiet, this lyrical, timely picture book with beautiful diorama illustrations shows that if you really look, you never know what the world might give you to see.

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All I Need to Be
Illustrated by Tiffany Rose / With Luana Horry

From spiritual activist, racial justice educator, and bestselling author Rachel Ricketts comes an inspiring picture book guiding children in heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices in the face of fear, anxiety, and racial injustice.

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Yaya and the Sea
Illustrated by Tonya Engel

A family goes on a trip from the city to the sea in search of renewal in this “lively and lovely…beautiful” (Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming) picture book that’s an ode to sisterhood, nature, and being present.

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Today
Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

This welcoming and joyful picture book reminds us that every moment can hold many surprises and to look for the wonder in every day.

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How to Make a Memory
Illustrated by Ana Aranda

The Wonderful Things You Will Be meets The Remember Balloons in this lyrical and gentle picture book about the joy and importance of making memories and cherishing life’s most special moments.

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Can You Hug a Forest?
Illustrated by Amy Hevron

Celebrate the beauty of the natural world in this meditative picture book encouraging mindfulness, gratitude, and love for the environment—featuring illustrations painted on actual wood.

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In Every Life

(Caldecott Honor)

Illustrated by Marla Frazee

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee.

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When You Take a Step

Each step leads to a new discovery in this evocative picture book about how mindfulness, peace, or change could be just around the corner.

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Take a Breath
Illustrated by Sujean Rim

An anxious baby bird who fears he’ll never learn to fly gets a lesson in mindfulness in this funny and sweetly encouraging picture book about believing in yourself.

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Listen
Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

“A memorable experience.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

In the tradition of Tomie dePaola’s Quiet and Scott Magoon’s Breathe comes this lyrical, meditative picture book about listening and mindfulness.

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Hurry Up!

A Book About Slowing Down

A busy boy and his dog learn to slow down and enjoy life together in this lyrical, rhyming picture book perfect for hurried families everywhere.

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What Is Light?

This lyrical and luminously illustrated picture book explores the beauty of the everyday moments in a child’s world.

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Quiet
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

In this gorgeous and contemplative New York Times bestselling picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness—being quiet, still, and present with one another—is a very special thing.

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I Yoga You

Parents and children learn how to say “I love you” through yoga as they move through their day together in a perfectly mindful way.

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I'm Worried

A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s series about feelings—and why they’re good, even when they feel bad.

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Only the Cat Saw
Illustrated by Ashley Wolff

What does a curious farm cat see when the sun goes down, the stars come out, and everyone else is fast asleep? Find out in this brand new, fully refreshed and repainted edition of Ashley Wolff’s classic Only the Cat Saw.

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Breathe
Illustrated by Scott Magoon

Take a deep breath and dive into a day in the life of a baby whale, told with luminous illustrations and spare text, with a fresh twist on a timeless message.

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Life
Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life.

Life begins small, then grows…

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When You Need Wings
Illustrated by Lita Judge

In the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are, beloved author-illustrator Lita Judge brings us a soaring story about the power of imagination.

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