Big Breath

Guided Meditation for Kids

By: William Meyer

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Hardcover | 6 August 2019

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What parent doesn’t want to give their kids tools to comfort themselves in the midst of a rough day or to wind down before bed? The author of Big Breath sought to translate his experience of meditation — helping him staying calm in the midst of overwhelm, learning to let go of thoughts that churned in his head, and access core bravery and resilience — in a way that would empower kids. Here, with illustrator Brittany Jacobs, William Meyer has done just that.

Meyer’s simple gentle prompts, alongside Jacobs’ wonderful illustrations, make meditation as appealing as a game. As kids close their eyes and find “a comfy spot,” they are guided to stretch out and relax their bodies and to feel and picture their breath. Ocean waves? The wind before a storm? Can they picture their thoughts? Big or small, loud or quiet? Subsequent guidance allows kids to play with, rather than be controlled, by their thoughts. They learn to handle their worries, calm their fears, and build life-long resilience.

About the Author

William Meyer is a high school teacher, meditator, and author.

About the Illustrator

Illustrator Brittany R. Jacobs is a librarian and the author of The Kraken’s Rules for Making Friends.

Industry Reviews

"Each page invites readers to notice the present moment without judging what is or changing it to something else. This is mindfulness. . . . A wonderful read-aloud meditation for the beginner -- or the practitioner of beginner's mind -- of any age."
-- Kirkus (starred review)

"An easy, enticing introduction to an ancient practice."
-- Booklist

"Soothing watercolor illustrations by Brittany R. Jacobs lead children through the process of stripping away the stresses of the day with thoughtful prompts. . . . With a diverse cast of characters and illustrations portraying everything from rolling hills to city skylines, Big Breath is an easy-to-follow primer on meditation sure to resonate with a wide variety of readers young and old."
-- Foreword Reviews

"This is a definite must have book for parents and their children as we look for ways to bring calm and clarity in a rather crazy busy world!"
-- Working Mom Journal

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