Last Updated: September 12, 2025
Counting to Calm: My First Self-Regulation Book
by Prasha Sooful
One-Deep breath in, nice and slow. Two? Now breathe out…there you go. Introduce self-regulation to the youngest readers early on by allowing them to model breathing, stretching, and movement with a parent or educator in 10 action-packed steps. This board book allows children to refocus their minds and energies to achieve calm or to regain attention before doing activities that require more concentration. The upbeat rhyming text paired with vibrant illustrations makes for an engaging read aloud whether at home or in the classroom.
A Bindi Can Be…
by Suma Subramaniam
In this lyrical picture book, a young girl learns how to make a bindi in the traditional way with the help of her Paati. Into the clay pot go the ingredients, such as turmeric and sandalwood powder. She stirs and stirs and stirs until … like magic, the mixture transforms from yellow to bright red. When the girl wears her bindi, she discovers what it means to her — how it keeps her calm and centered, and helps her see the world as one. From author Suma Subramaniam comes this beautiful story about mindfulness and celebrating the cultural traditions that make us who we are.
Today
by Gabi Snyder
When a child anticipates a long-awaited day with cousins and grandparents, the child discovers every day is filled with surprises and joy, which can easily be lost if one is not present.
Peaceful Me
by Sandra V. Feder and Rahele Jomepour Bell
A young child tells us about the different times when he feels peaceful, as well as how he copes when he needs to find a peaceful state again.
Here: I Can Be Mindful
by Ally Condie
A young child uses mindfulness and an awareness of their five senses to stay grounded while experiencing difficult emotions and bad days.
Tisha and the Blossoms
by Wendy Meddour
Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle, gorgeously illustrated story of mindfulness–and sharing the small moments.
I Remember My Breath: Mindful Breathing For All My Feelings
by Lynn Rummel
Provides a simple introduction to emotional awareness, mindful breathing, and mindfulness using visualization techniques.
This practical and creative book is filled with simple calming activities to help children find a sense of peace and settle heightened emotions during busy times. Each activity is easily-adaptable for different ability levels, providing a handy bank of self-regulation tools that can be used at any time in a range of settings.
Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-By-Pose Wake-Up Story
by Mariam Gates
Gates presents both a wake-up story and a series of simple poses for welcoming the natural world as day begins. It’s practice for kids and parents to begin the day in a calming, mindful way. Turn the page and rise like a volcano, stretch like a dog, and get ready to start your day.
Mindfulness at School
by Amber Bullis, MLIS
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about mindfulness and discover how easily it can be applied to their daily lives and school days. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content.