Listening to My Body

By Gabi Garcia, Ying Hui Tan (Illustrator)

Guide children to name feelings and sensations, fostering mindfulness and emotional resilience.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 884 ratings

34 pages

$19.99Save 5%

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Bookroo's summary

In a world of swirling emotions, children embark on a journey to understand their feelings and bodily sensations. Through interactive activities, they learn to name what they feel, from wiggly to still, building a vocabulary that empowers them to express and manage emotions. This book offers a toolkit for mindfulness and self-regulation, helping young readers develop emotional resilience and kindness towards themselves. As they navigate strong emotions, they discover the power of being present and caring. Perfect for parents, counselors, and teachers, this story is a gateway to emotional well-being and self-awareness.

From the publisher

Children learn what they practice!This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them. From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary so that they can express what they are experiencing. Easy, kid-friendly mindfulness activities are woven throughout to reinforce the teachings.Practicing these skill helps kids build on their capacity to be mindful, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience so that they can get better at showing care and kindness for themselves, especially when they experience strong emotions.Listening to My Body is a wonderful tool for parents, counselors and teachers!

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