Sky's Search for Ecohappiness

by Julie Neustadter, Sandi Schwartz, Emily Hercock (Illustrator)

Overview

Do your kids ever feel scared or blue, and not sure what to do? Sky knows that feeling, too. Join Sky as she steps outside to explore how nature can help her feel happier and calmer.

Sky's Search for Ecohappiness tells the story of a young girl's quest to manage that feeling of uneasiness many children cannot quite name, but know they feel. Backed by scientific research supporting nature-based stress reduction tools for school-aged children, this story invites readers to follow Sky on her journey as she discovers fun ways to feel happier and calmer using nature.

Sky and her friends experience the relaxing and mood-boosting benefits of gratitude, mindfulness, kindness, and creativity in the natural world through yoga, painting, volunteering, playfulness, and awe. This helpful and entertaining story invites children to be present in their feelings and take some manageable steps to balance them.

Sky's Search for Ecohappiness is a must-read for parents, educators, psychologists, and other caretakers who are looking for a way to help children cope when their minds and hearts feel unsettled.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798985517828
Publisher:	Sandi Schwartz
Publication date:	03/15/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	39
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Julie Neustadter is an elementary school teacher who always focused on bringing mindfulness into her classroom. Before she started writing for kids, she got undergraduate and graduate degrees in History and Education from the University of Pennsylvania. And, just to shake things up, she went to law school at the University of Miami to promote social justice. You can usually find her surfing, running, or doing yoga to a Springsteen soundtrack in her happy places-the Jersey Shore and Venice, California.
Sandi Schwartz is the Director of the Ecohappiness Project; author of Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer; and journalist specializing in environmental, wellness, and parenting topics. Her goal is to educate and inspire families to build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Library Journal, National Geographic, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, and many other publications and podcasts. She loves painting nature scenes, going for peaceful walks and bike rides, and seeking out natural sites when traveling. Sandi is a passionate environmentalist, fighting for a healthier planet every day through her words and actions, including driving an electric car, choosing eco-friendly products, and participating in community cleanups.