A beautiful picture book that uses real nature photography and gentle, calming prompts to help kids slow down, breathe deep, and feel connected to the amazing world around them
What does it feel like to wake up inside a dew-speckled flower like a tiny harvest mouse? To stretch out on warm sand like a yawning meerkat, or soar through chilly air like a snowy owl? Mindful Nature pairs gorgeous, real-life animal photography with soft, soothing words that invite children to breathe, imagine, and notice the beauty all around them. Every page offers something new to see, feel, and wonder about.
This is a book meant to be enjoyed slowly. Each spread gently encourages children to take a deep breath, wiggle their toes, stretch their arms, or simply pause and imagine what it would feel like to be part of the scene in front of them. Whether read together at bedtime, during a calm-down moment at school, or quietly on their own, Mindful Nature turns reading time into a peaceful, screen-free experience that kids will want to return to again and again.
Key features:
- real nature photography kids will love: vivid photographic spreads featuring a bear cub, playful foxes, elephants, a leopard lounging in a tree, sea otters, a baby seal, a tree frog in the rain, deer in the snow, colorful birds, and a firefly-lit forest path bring the natural world into a child's hands
- gentle, calming prompts throughout: soft, imaginative invitations to breathe, stretch, and use their senses help children relax and feel present in each moment
- helps kids manage big feelings: promotes calm, focus, and emotional well-being through a soothing reading experience for ages 4-8
- includes a Reader's Note by a child psychologist: expert guidance by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, with tips for practicing mindfulness in nature together as a family
- great for home, school, and therapy: perfect for bedtime routines, classroom calm-down corners, counseling sessions, and family reading time
- created by Magination Press®, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation®—trusted leaders in children's wellness and nature education
