Marleigh is Mindful - by Linda Ryden (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Marleigh is Mindful is a fun guide for kids about how to use mindfulness to take care of big emotions. Through every day vignettes that all kids will recognize, Marleigh and her friends share the mindfulness practices that help them when they feel worried, mad, distracted, sad, really excited, lonely, happy, and concerned for the world around them. In relatable language, Marleigh and her friends teach the reader how they can use these practices too. Warm and engaging illustrations and practical guidance make this book a must have for helping kids navigate life's challenges from disagreement with a sibling to concern for a stranger's well-being. This book is published by Peace of Mind, a nonprofit organization that supports the teaching of mindfulness, kindness and conflict resolution in our schools. TeachPeaceofMind.org.

Review Quotes

"A brilliant book of simple and creative mindfulness interventions by an educator who gets children. I'd love to teach each of these practices to the adults in my life, but I doubt they'd get them as quickly as Ryden's community of open-minded explorers. By framing practice as fundamentally playful, this book brings the benefits of mindfulness and compassion to a new generation. An indispensable toolkit for every classroom and home." - Jeff Warren, Writer and Meditation Teacher

"Marleigh is Mindful" is a wonderful book by Linda Ryden for children learning to cope with emotions. The lovely illustrations and the sharing of advice from friends of Marleigh is a supportive and colorful way to help kids, (or anyone), know they are not alone with their feelings." - Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Change