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Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness - by Maria Gianferrari (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness.
- 4-8 Years
- 11.3" x 8.7" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Health & Daily Living
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About the Book
"Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest, from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book."--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness.
Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest--from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book.
Interactive backmatter includes prompts for a mindfulness walk that engages all five senses as well as a guided breathing exercise.
Review Quotes
A cute mindfulness primer that will especially appeal to dog lovers. -- Kirkus Reviews
Mindfulness is not an easy concept to practice or teach at any age, but this book is a wonderfully accessible introduction to a challenging skill. -- School Library Journal (starred review)
This entertaining book will enable children to better understand and control their emotions. -- Booklist
Across the seasons and from wake-up to bedtime, a squat brown dog models a Zen mindset in this canine-centric call to just "be." -- Publishers Weekly