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The Best Books About Mindfulness for Kids

April 1, 2024

Discover the best books about mindfulness for kids. These stories will help develop valuable skills for emotional well-being.

Mindfulness for kids is beneficial because it helps kids develop better focus, enhances emotional regulation, and promotes overall well-being. It can help them manage their feelings and stress.

But as a parent or teacher, how do you teach your children or students about mindfulness? We find that one of the best ways to teach kids (about anything!) is through picture books.

This list of books on mindfulness for kids features carefully selected titles that help young readers learn to be present and manage their emotions effectively. These books incorporate engaging stories and simple mindfulness practices, making it easy for children to understand and apply the concepts.

We’ve divided these books, carefully chosen by our book team, into different categories, to help you find the area of focus that suits your family’s needs.

Mindful Body and Mind Books for Kids

These books focus on being calm and in the moment, as well as teaching yoga basics and mindful breathing.

Mindful Mr. Sloth by Katy Hudson
Happy: a Children’s Book of Mindfulness by Nicola Edwards, illustrated by Katie Hickey
I Am Books (Series) by Susan Verde, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Noticing by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Elise Hurst
Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard PsyD and Daniel Rechtschaffen MA, illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Calm: Mindfulness For Kids by Wynne Kinder

A Morning With Grandpa by Sylvia Liu, illustrated by Christina Forshay
Too Many Bubbles A Story About Mindfulness by Christine Peck and Mags DeRoma, illustrated by Mags DeRoma
Just Be (Series) by Mallika Chopra, illustrated by Brenna Vaughan

Puppy in My Head: A Book About Mindfulness by Elise Gravel
Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller
My Mindful Walk With Grandma by Sheri Mabry, illustrated by Wazza Pink

Meditate With Me A Step-by-step Mindfulness Journey by Mariam Gates, illustrated by Margarita Surnaite
Listen by Gabi Snyder and Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
Yoga Frog by Nora Carpenter and illustrated by Mark Chambers

Books About Emotions for Kids

The books in this section explain first feelings and emotions, as well as learning to understand yourself.

Fergal and the Bad Temper by Robert Starling
It’s OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard by Wendy O’Leary, illustrated by Sandra Eide
The Whatifs by Emily Kilgore, illustrated by Zoe Persico

It Was Supposed to Be Sunny by Samantha Cotterill
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang
Everyone by Christopher Silas Neal

A Little Space for Me by Jennifer Gray Olson
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
Just A Thought by Jason Gruhl, illustrated by Ignasi Font

Captain Starfish by Davina Bell, illustrated by Allison Colpoys
All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks
Sunny-Side Up by Jacky Davis

My Blue Is Happy by Jessica Young, illustrated by Catia Chien
When Sadness is at Your Door by Eva Eland
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein, illustrated by Mark Pett

First Emotions (Series) by DK
Me And My Fear by Francesca Sanna
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Angel Chang

Being Edie Is Hard Today by Ben Brashares, illustrated by Elizabeth Bergeland
Little Red Fox Has Feelings: A Book about Accepting Emotions by Didi Dragon, illustrated by Maria Mau
Why Do We Cry? by Fran Pintadera, illustrated by Ana Sender

Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero
Pass It On by Sophy Henn
Tiger Days: A Book of Feelings M. H. Clark, illustrated by Anna Hurly

We hope these books help you and your family or classroom explore the world of mindfulness! And be sure to check out our favorite mindfulness activities for kids, too.