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.
More Book Lists from the Artful Parent
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- The Best Books About Music for Kids
- The Best Creative Activity Books for Kids
- Our All-Time Favorite Audiobooks for Kids and Families
- The Best Wordless Picture Books for Children
- The Best Art Books for Toddlers
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