Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing

by Christopher Willard PsyD, Daniel Rechtschaffen MA, Holly Clifton-Brown (Illustrator)

Overview

In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683641971
Publisher:	Sounds True, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/28/2019
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	56,373
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Christopher Willard

Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of more than 18 publications for children and adults. An internationally sought-after speaker and mindfulness educator, his books include Growing Up Mindful, Raising Resilience, The Breathing Book, Alphabreaths, and Alphabreaths Too.

Daniel Rechtschaffen

Daniel Rechtschaffen, MA, is a marriage and family therapist in the Bay Area and the director of Mindful Education, a mindfulness-based social and emotional learning platform. danielrechtschaffen.com.

Holly Clifton-Brown

Holly Clifton-Brown has illustrated many books for children. She lives in Frome, Somerset. tugeau2.com/holly-clifton-brown.

Editorial Reviews

"For educators and other adults searching for simple, age-appropriate breathing techniques to share with young children, this resource is a treasure trove. Simple and accessible techniques for breathing your way through the alphabet."—Kirkus Reviews

"Accompanied by adorable, vibrant, homespun illustrations, the wide variety of exercises will help kids associate mindful breathing with play and with learning about ourselves in relation to the wider world. Not a bad way to understand mindfulness at any age." —Mindful Magazine

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