I Am a Peaceful Goldfish

by Shoshana Chaim, illustrated by Lori Joy Smith

tagged: emotions & feelings, new experience

Description

For kids ages 2-6, a gentle and fun introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

When we are overcome with emotions, our breath—and a bit of imagination—can bring us back to a peaceful place. In I Am a Peaceful Goldfish, two children learn how to settle their difficult feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending they are elephants, flowers, and even dragons!

I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids essential and easy-to-learn life skills:

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious!
Feeling calm and in control are just a couple of easy breaths away
How to self-regulate and relieve anxiety

A perfect book for readers of I Am Peace and I Am Yoga by Susan Verde.

Book #1 in the I Am Mindful series! This series on mindfulness for young children introduces playful and imaginative techniques designed for the entire family to navigate overwhelming emotions with ease and confidence. The simplicity of the stories and relatable characters allow children of all ages to connect with the everyday challenges they face. By consistently practicing the mindfulness methods depicted in these books, children can cultivate skills that are readily applicable in various real-life situations. These abilities serve as a sturdy foundation for resilience throughout their lives.

About the Authors

Shoshana Chaim

Lori Joy Smith

Contributor Notes

SHOSHANA CHAIM is a former kindergarten and physical education teacher turned wellness expert, who concentrates on helping families make healthy lifestyle choices. She also teaches children’s yoga and hosts The Plant Trainers Podcast. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children.

LORI JOY SMITH is an illustrator of multiple children’s books and an artist whose works have exhibited in galleries around the world. Smith lives on Prince Edward Island with her husband, two girls, three cats, two bunnies, one dog, and two sheep.

Age:: 3 to 8
Grade:: p to 3

Editorial Review

“A playful way to introduce meditation to young readers who find themselves in stressful situations.”
—Globe and Mail

“Toddlers, children, even adults can take a cue from the relaxed cat and other critters and objects that appear in this sweet book when strong emotions overwhelm us ... A great resource for parents and educators for teaching calming practices.”
—School Library Journal

“A soothing, logical, and playful introduction to mindfulness for young listeners.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Engaging, brightly colored illustrations ... [two kids] attempt to imitate [goldfish] by inhaling slow, deep breaths and then letting them out ... eventually, end[ing] up with their hands clasped in front of their hearts, marveling at how serene they feel.”
—Booklist

“I Am a Peaceful Goldfish is a helpful aid for teaching the calm down strategy and in a way that is engaging.”
—Canadian Review of Materials

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