Non-Fiction

Mindfulness means paying attention to what's happening in your body, your head, and your environment. Learning the fun mindfulness skills in this book gives you the power to tackle stress and anxiety.

Mindfulness teaches us how to stay calm, soothe our emotions, and appreciate the world around us. Whether we're watching tiny colored fish darting in the water or exploring the leaves, branches, and roots of a towering tree, the thoughtful words and the lovely art of Breathe and Be remind us how much joy we can find by simply living with awareness and inner peace.

Meditation is an ancient practice that people of all ages can use today. This book introduces young readers to simple and powerful meditation practices. Readers will learn how to cope through learning visualization, focusing on a simple mantra, and gaining awareness of their thoughts and feelings. Age-appropriate text will give readers the tools they need to sit through simple meditations, while calming pictures and fun fact boxes connect them to their new coping skill.

Presents various yoga poses and breathing techniques designed to promote stress relief and a calm state of mind

Offers readers 12 tips for managing stress and anxiety, including practicing time management, staying active, and keeping a journal.

A sequence of 15 yoga poses and affirmations to help young readers process negative emotions, move through their feelings, and be at peace in their bodies.

An introduction to stress including the causes of stress, its effects, and ways to handle worry, anxiety, and stres

Ever wondered what happens inside our bodies when we feel angry, nervous, stressed or anxious? This straightforward, illustrated guide explores just that, explaining what happens to the brain and nervous system when that alarm bell in our heads starts ringing. It describes how our bodies can become very sensitive and set off false alarms, and includes tips and activities to help you reduce feelings of anxiety and keep your nervous system healthy.

Being a tween or teen is not easy.  When stress becomes overwhelming, it can turn into anxiety, which is an overreaction to stress that causes persistent worry and feelings of dread.  Use this book to learn to combat stress with lots of helpful strategies, including a healthy eating, physical and breathing exercises, mindfulness, and more.

Presents readers with exercises and strategies to take control of stress, focus, and cultivate calm.