My Mindful A to Zen by Krina Patel-Sage, Lantana, 2021. 9781911373803
Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5
Format: Hardcover
What did you like about the book: A beautifully illustrated collection of 26 haiku poems that introduces young children to mindfulness concepts and the goals of mindful living with gratitude and positivity. Each poem highlights the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give. It is a diverse cast of characters that inspire inclusivity and wellbeing with every letter of the alphabet, A to Zen.
Anything you didn’t like about it? No
To whom would you recommend this book? A great read aloud to introduce strategies for mindfulness and taking care of yourself for our little learners.
Who should buy this book? Preschools, day cares, elementary schools, home and public libraries
Where would you shelve it ? Picture books
Should we (librarians/readers) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? No
Reviewer’s Name, Library (or school), City and State: Julie Durmis, J.C. Solmonese Elementary School, Norton, MA
Date of review: November 26, 2021
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