Alphabreaths - by Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtschaffen (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Children will learn the basics of mindful breathing along with their ABCs in this playful and interactive book.

In Alphabreaths, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they'll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness or compassion-based practice to help kids focus their thoughts, hold positive feelings for others, express gratitude, and more. It's as easy as ABC!

Kids will open their arms wide like jaws on Alligator Breath, take a big breath and sing "Laaa" on Voice Breath, and imagine blowing out birthday candles on Cake Breath. With Heart Breath and Wish Breath, they will remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Alphabreaths offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun.

Review Quotes

"For educators and other adults searching for simple, age-appropriate breathing techniques to share with young children, this resource is a treasure trove. Simple and accessible techniques for breathing your way through the alphabet."--Kirkus Reviews

"Accompanied by adorable, vibrant, homespun illustrations, the wide variety of exercises will help kids associate mindful breathing with play and with learning about ourselves in relation to the wider world. Not a bad way to understand mindfulness at any age." --Mindful Magazine

About the Author

Christopher Willard
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of more than 18 publications for children and adults. An internationally sought-after speaker and mindfulness educator, his books include Growing Up Mindful, Raising Resilience, The Breathing Book, Alphabreaths, and Alphabreaths Too.

Daniel Rechtschaffen
Daniel Rechtschaffen, MA, is a marriage and family therapist in the Bay Area and the director of Mindful Education, a mindfulness-based social and emotional learning platform. danielrechtschaffen.com.

Holly Clifton-Brown
Holly Clifton-Brown has illustrated many books for children. She lives in Frome, Somerset. tugeau2.com/holly-clifton-brown.