School Library Journal Review
| PreS-Gr 1-Using an ABC format, this title introduces readers/listeners to a different word on each page related to mindfulness and a short description of what it means. Pictures are large and help provide clues to unfamiliar words. For example, A is for Awareness, the text says, "Pay attention to your world. It's full of surprises. Beautiful things in all shapes and sizes!" The illustration shows a young child and her mom sitting on a blanket that overlooks a river and mountain range. They are looking up at birds and butterflies. Although a board book format, this title would work well with early elementary school children because some of the concepts are more complex and there are also activities included. For example, children are encouraged to collect rocks and paint faces on them to create "Emotion Rocks". "Whenever it's hard to talk about your feelings try using an Emotion Rock to say it instead!" VERDICT This title offers readers an introduction to mindfulness. It will have a likely audience in communities where this concept is embraced.-Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. |
