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"Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest--from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book"-- Provided by publisher

Considers how our world would change and how we would feel if it lacked birds, water, plants, bugs or people--and wonders what makes our world what it is and if all we need is already here in front of us.

Leo the lizard spends his days relaxing in the desert sand, gazing at the sky, and basking in the sun. The other desert animals think Leo is lazy, but the roadrunner isn’t so sure . . . could it be that Leo has learned something the others have not? Perhaps there is more to this lazy-looking lizard than truly meets the eye? With its playfully melodic rhymes and stunning desert illustrations, Leo the Lazy Lizard invites readers of all ages to...

"A child takes in meditative time outdoors before dawn, until it is time to shout "Good morning!" to the sun"-- Provided by publisher.

In The Worry Balloon, a thoughtful and reassuring picture book, Monica Mancillas's text and Betty C. Tang's illustrations show how one child experiences anxiety and worry, providing different tools to practice mindfulness and strengthen one's mental health.

A child considers the difference between using our eyes to look at what is in front of us and using our hearts to see beyond the surface to find the miracles surrounding us. Includes author's note.

"A magical friend called the Marvelous Now shares the wonders of mindfulness and the serenity of living in the present moment"-- Provided by publisher.

"A story that celebrates finding stillness in a busy world, and appreciating the little things in life"-- Provided by publisher.

"How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious! Bette Midler's distinctive voice joins striking photos of the real duck by Michiko Kakutani and charming black-and-white drawings by Joana Avillez. This book will have readers of all ages coming back to visit the fantastical interpretation of New York City and its...

"Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily Mouse is on hand to help. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around him. As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home, Mouse wonders if Pigeon might be persuaded to stop and look at the world around him too . . . A warm, witty and mindful...