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by Beth Sack-Rogers (Author), Nathan Sack (Author)
Max's calendar is packed with school, sports, piano, chores, and church choir-and he's only in third grade. When his busy days start to leave him tired and overwhelmed, a quiet moment in the school library changes everything. There, Max discovers something surprising: his teacher, eyes closed, calmly meditating in the middle of a hectic school day.
Curious, Max decides to try it too.
With a few simple breaths and a little guidance, Max begins to feel a new kind of calm. Soon he's reading a book about meditation from the school library, practicing every morning and night, and noticing big changes: more focus, better sleep, and more energy to play with his friends.
As Max shares what he's learned, his classmates become curious. With help from his teacher, he starts a Meditation Club at school, and the whole class begins adding "leaves" to their Wellness Tree as they practice mindfulness for kids, calming strategies, and everyday emotional regulation together.
Max Masters Meditation is the first book in the Wellness Tree series, written for kids in grades 2-5. It's perfect for:
Parents and caregivers looking for gentle stress relief tools for children
Teachers and counselors weaving social-emotional learning (SEL) into the school day
Young readers who enjoy realistic, relatable school stories with a positive message
Thoughtfully written for both kids and the adults who care for them, Max Masters Meditation turns a busy schedule and big feelings into an empowering journey of wellness for children-one quiet breath at a time.
