Literacy Links

The ABCs of Yoga for Kids by Teresa Anne Power
This book uses the alphabet to introduce yoga poses and concepts to children in a fun and engaging way.

B is for Breathe The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings (Kids Healthy Coping Skills Series) by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd
A beautifully illustrated A-Z resource for children to help them build and strengthen their coping strategies.

Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere by Kira Willey
A collection of mindfulness exercises and activities that help kids manage their emotions and find inner peace

Breathing is My Super Power: Mindfulness Book for Kids to Feel Calm and Peaceful by Alicia Ortega
A playful story to help guide younger children in 5 specific breath practices aimed to help them regulate and understand their emotions

Calm: Mindfulness For Kids by Wynne Kinder
A practical and fun guide to several mindfulness activities including many art-based and hands on projects for children

Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story by Mariam Gates
A bedtime storybook that incorporates yoga poses to help children relax and prepare for sleep.

I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde
Encourage kids to recognize and celebrate their inner strength

I Am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde
A beautifully illustrated book to celebrate and honor self-care, love, compassion and kindness

I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde
A child friendly guide to help explore activism

I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde
A gentle and helpful took for cultivating a child friendly mindfulness practice

I Am Yoga by Susan Verde
A beautifully illustrated book that introduces kids to yoga and mindfulness through the story of a girl discovering her inner peace.

Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need by Gabi Garcia
An engaging book to help support younger children in recognizing their complex emotions and making connections between their emotional experiences and where and how they feel them in their bodies

Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean
This book teaches children the importance of mindfulness and meditation through the story of a moody cow who learns to find calm.

Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents) by Eline Snel
This book offers mindfulness exercises and techniques that children and parents can do together to promote calm and focus.

Sofia's Dream by Land Wilson and Kimberly Wilson
A beautifully illustrated book that combines yoga and mindfulness to help children understand the importance of taking care of the planet and themselves.

Yoga Bug: Simple Poses for Little Ones by Sarah Jane Hinder
Designed for toddlers and young children, this book introduces basic yoga poses through colorful illustrations and rhyming text.

Yoga Friends: A Pose-by-Pose Partner Adventure for Kids by Mariam Gates
This book encourages children to practice yoga with a friend, promoting cooperation and mindfulness.