Water Rabbit's Mindful Adventures: The Great Race of Animal & Human Friends

by Belinda Siew Luan Khong, Laura Stitzel (Illustrator)

Overview

Water Rabbit's Mindful Adventures is the second book in the Lunar New Year Animal Books for Kids. The book showcases Mei-Mei, the water rabbit's adventures with her zodiac animal friends and their encounter with humans trying to destroy their carrot farm and the statue built in honor of Mei-Mei's cousin. The animals and humans learned to cooperate to restore the statue and build carrot aeroplanes to raise funds for charity. It is a delightful story integrating Eastern and Western wisdom. An inspiring book filled with beautiful illustrations, delightful scenes, humorous poems, and distinctive animal characters. The book is a great experiential guide for kids to learn about mindful leadership, cooperation, communication, giving to charity, friendship, and using creative solutions to deal with conflicts and bullying.

The book contains explanatory notes about the Lunar New Year, the personality of individuals born in the year of the rabbit and a Zodiac Calendar for readers to discover their Chinese Zodiac Animal Signs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798986849133
Publisher:	Phoenix Tiger Press
Publication date:	08/15/2023
Series:	Lunar New Year Animal Books for Kids
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Dr Belinda Siew Luan Khong, PhD is an internationally distinguished Malaysian-born Australian psychologist, academic and mindfulness instructor. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the APS College of Counselling Psychologists, and was an adjunct fellow of Macquarie University, Sydney. She counsels individuals and families on emotional well-being, mindful parenting, and positive flourishing. She is widely recognised as one of the leading psychologists on the integration of Western and Eastern psychologies and wisdom. Her first book "Am I tiger?" in the Lunar New Year Animal Books for Kids was published in 2022.

Editorial Reviews

"Dr Khong presents her story with a nice balance of moral storytelling. By showing animals and humans as friends to each other, Dr. Khong brings her psychological and spiritual insights that will leave a lasting impression in the minds of her audience."

Scott D. Churchill, PhD, USA.

Professor of Psychology (retired), Ecopsychologist, Film Critic, Author, and Editor of The Humanistic Psychologist.

"A sweet and uplifting tale for children, with a heart-warming message."

Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

Mei-Mei's advice to the animals and humans echoes the Buddha's teaching found in the Dhammapada, "Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule." Dr Belinda Khong has offered readers an opportunity to contemplate the truth of this teaching and to open the heart to the Buddha's wise teachings of wisdom, compassion, cooperation, and kindness."

Venerable Bhante Tejadhammo Bhikkhu, Mahathera & Spiritual Director,

Association of Engaged Buddhists, Australia

"It's hard to stop reading Water Rabbit's Mindful Adventures. So delightful, warming my heart, bringing smiles to my face, quite a pleasure to engage. ... This book series is destined to become an exemplar in children's literature for promoting psychological wellness and competence. With its emphasis on social, emotional, and moral skills building, it is highly recommended for school, clinical and family settings."

Kathleen H. Dockett, EdD Professor Emerita of Psychology, USA

"A wonderful children's book about collaboration through friendship, effective communication, compassion, and cooperation-excellent foundations for young learners and potential leaders. Highly recommended."

Neil McWhannell, Independent School Principal (retired) and former CEO, Educate Plus

"We have enjoyed working with Nai-Nai, seeing how her dedicated work ethic is as inspiring as the characters she has created. Her book is humorous and conveys a compelling message."

Matthew & Nicholas D'Cruz

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