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by Christopher Willard (Author), Olivia Weisser (Author)
Learn the power of mindful breathing through the fun and interactive exercises in this book.
With The Breathing Book, young readers discover the power of mindful awareness through a series of breathing practices and engaging activities designed to calm the mind and body, set positive intentions, and spark creativity and imagination. A book that's much more than just a book, this interactive offering from Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser invites readers to bring their full attention to the sights, sounds, and tactile sensations that arise as they explore the practices on each page with awareness. With simple instructions and delightful illustrations, you'll use your breath to bring this book to life by turning the pages ... balancing the book on your head, hand, or belly ... tracing shapes and labyrinths ..."reframing" troubling thoughts and feelings ... sending kind wishes to people and our planet ... and many more activities that can be practiced again and again.Author Biography
Christopher Willard
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of more than 18 publications for children and adults. An internationally sought-after speaker and mindfulness educator, his books include Growing Up Mindful, Raising Resilience, The Breathing Book, Alphabreaths, and Alphabreaths Too.
Olivia Weisser, PhD, and Christopher Willard, PsyD, are a married creative team who live in the Boston area. Olivia is an associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where one of her areas of expertise is the history of health and healing. Christopher is a clinical psychologist and consultant. He is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and is considered a leading voice on youth mental health. For more, visit drchristopherwillard.com.
Alison Oliver
Alison Oliver runs the design studio Sugar in New York City. She is the illustrator of the bestselling BabyLit board books, which introduce small children to classic literature. She is also the illustrator of Yoga for Littles, an interactive yoga deck, and the illustrator of The Breathing Book by Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser. For more, visit pure-sugar.com.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.6 x 8.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 14, 2020
