I Am the Jungle
I Am the Jungle

I Am the Jungle

Written by Melissa Hurt & illustrated by Katy Tanis
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Aug 11, 2020
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I Am the Jungle: A Yoga Adventure takes kids through a yoga flow of poses inspired by the natural world, including Mountain, River, Elephant, and Python. Told through a fun adventure story that focuses on imagination, the book offers young readers the benefits of yoga, including movement, joy, and focus. In addition to learning basic yoga poses, children will learn to identify different emotions while practicing those poses. Butterfly Pose helps you feel calm and centered, Tree Pose brings feelings of being grounded and well balanced, and Turaco Pose lets you get your playful on! The back of the book includes a parents’ and teachers’ guide with Sanskrit names and physical benefits of each yoga pose.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Melissa Hurt

    Melissa Hurt is a certified yoga instructor and teaches acting, voice, speech, and movement. She holds an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a PhD from the University of Oregon. Melissa lives in upstate New York. Learn more at melissahurt.com.

    Illustrator
    Katy Tanis

    Katy Tanis creates artwork for children’s books, clothing brands, fabric collections, and greeting cards. She splits her time between San Francisco and New York City, where she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in ecology, evolution, and zoology at the Bronx Zoo. Learn more at daughterearth.com.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781683643821
Publication Date
August 11, 2020
Publisher
Sounds True
Original Publication Date
August 11, 2020
Illustration Details
The artwork for this book was created using paper, watercolor, gouache, ink, colored pencil, Adobe Photoshop, and Artstudio Pro.
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
PZ7.1.H866
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1100002313

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