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What's on Your Mind?: A Calming Book for Busy Brains

by Todd Parr

Simple mindfulness tools for busy minds

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    By a New York Times bestselling author

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Simple mindfulness tools for busy minds

Colorful bird characters guide young readers through ways to notice big or crowded feelings and settle anxious thoughts. Interactive prompts introduce practical activities, including deep breathing, stretching and sensory exploration, alongside playful suggestions such as imagining a giraffe within reach. The book brings mindfulness into the realm of everyday actions, giving children concrete things to try when their thoughts feel overwhelming.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children beginning to explore mindfulness and feelings
  • Caregivers seeking an interactive book with simple calming activities
  • Families looking for a picture book that introduces breathing, movement and sensory awareness

Themes

MindfulnessRecognizing feelingsCalming anxietyBreathing and body awareness

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Book overview

A gentle, interactive introduction to mindfulness and handling feelings of all shapes and sizes from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr.

With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

If your head feels too full...
Think about something that tastes good.
Stretch all the way up to the sky to pet a giraffe.
Laugh out loud for no reason!


What's On Your Mind?: A Calming Book for Busy Brains helps little ones sift through overwhelming thoughts, identify feelings, and calm anxiety. Colorful bird characters lead the reader through the book, and interactive pages offer specific tools--such as deep breathing, stretching, and sensory exploration--to relax the mind in a fun and silly way. With Todd's signature simple text and bold art, this is the perfect first book on mindful thinking for the youngest readers.
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