Picture Book

When Stillwater the giant panda moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways. Includes factual note on Zen.

Emma's little brother Henry is a good kid--but when his day has been too busy and too full, Henry can become a hurricane!  Emma wishes that she could teach Henry to be still.  One day, she shows Henry how meditation can make a big difference in both of their lives.

Feeling too grumpy to fly, Bird begins to walk and finds that his mood changes as other animals join him.

As a family sits down to enjoy a meal, thoughts of those who provide the food, from farmers who plant and tend seeds to store clerks who sell groceries, fill each one with gratitude.

While Pig is trying to finish a thank-you note to his grandmother, his best friend Rabbit repeatedly interrupts to borrow supplies for a series of his own notes, thanking all of the special people in their lives.

For children and teens (and even grown-ups) who ever feel angry, disappointed, or stressed out about family problems, school, bullies, trouble with friends, or life in general, mindfulness can help!  Master of Mindfulness was written for kids, by kids, and provides all the tips young people need to get started on a mindfulness practice of their own.

A little girl and her father take a quiet walk and identify the sounds around them.

Peter the cow is having a BAD day. After missing the bus and wiping out on his bike, he loses his temper and gets in trouble. To make matters worse all the other kids are teasing him, calling him Moody Cow. Peter's day just seems to get worse until his grandfather comes over and teaches him how to settle his mind and let go of his frustration through a simple and fun exercise.

Introduces the concept of gratitude and how it leads to generosity and demonstrates the various ways people can be generous, including donating time, money, or objects.

Easy-to-read text encourages the reader to find something every day for which to be thankful, from underwear that is just the right size to birthday cakes and the wishes they bring.