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Meditation is a tool individuals can use to deepen their understanding of their body, mind, and spirits. This expert-reviewed book in Rosen's Teen Mental Health series answers questions about how meditation is practiced in its different styles and methods

"Follow the adventure of our heroine, the elephant, as she falls in and out of love with herself. Watch as she compares herself to other animals before recognizing the beauty of her own special features and accepting herself just the way she is."--back cover.

Follow the adventure of our hero, Ellie, as she forgets and remembers things about herself and what makes her happy. Ellie helps children remember to return to their inner happiness when they forget.

"A little light: connecting children with their inner light so they can shine. Follow the adventure of our hero, a little light, as he grows from the smallest spark of essence into a beautiful boy. Some life challenges dull his light, but with the help of his community, he learns to shine again. This story emphasizes the importance of the body, mind, and spirit in healing the whole person."--back cover.

"The fish who searched for water: helping children recognize the love that surrounds them. Follow the adventures of our hero, the little fish, as he searches for water hoping that it will end his loneliness and make him happy."--back cover.

"Follow the adventures of our hero, Hug, as it navigates past The Web of Sticky Thoughts to deliver love and care to the one special heart it was made for. This story reminds us that sometimes it takes surrender for everything to get better."--Back cover.

"All aboard for Meditation Station! It's time to learn how to manage our busy minds, difficult feelings, and frustrations by staying with our breath and in our body. Your train of thoughts might be racing, but you can manage it with some simple steps. Take a deep breath in, and then let the breath out slowly. That is how you will learn what meditation is all about. The next train is coming. Can you hear it chugging along? Stay in the meditation station--don't...

"Follow the adventures of our hero, Hug, as it navigates past The Web of Sticky Thoughts to deliver love and care to the one special heart it was made for. This story reminds us that sometimes it takes surrender for everything to get better."--Back cover.

"In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to meditate. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of breathing and meditation and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives"--

"Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all to say to calm the jitters and help them recognize the similarities we share under the trappings of our uniqueness. Introducing a mantra for first-day--and any-day--worries, Breathe Like a Bear: First-Day-of-School Worries uses an easy-to-follow breathing exercise, mindful prompts, and...