5/9/2023 0 Comments Kira willey books![]() Although there is no additional information for adults about mindful-listening practice, the text itself is simple enough for even the mindfulness novice to understand and model while reading. This restrained approach sets this book apart in the growing realm of mindfulness books for children. There is no judgment about the sounds one may encounter the objective is simply to observe what is. The illustrated jungle animals seem to shimmer as they serenely breathe and observe what they hear. The instructions are straightforward, asking readers, “what do you hear?” The lack of superfluous text creates an introductory mindfulness practice perfectly suited to its audience and to the adults who share it with them. ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers are invited to take a deep breath, still their bodies, and open up to all of the sounds around them, in all directions, up close and far away. ![]() In place of a story, the vibrantly illustrated board book offers a simple and age-appropriate mindful-listening practice for children. This offering is one in a series of mindfulness practice books for children written by well-known children’s yoga-and-mindfulness musician Willey. Elephant loves using her big ears to notice all of the sounds around her, and readers can too! ![]()
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