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11 Books on Wellness for Kids
Ages 6 – 8
by Jennifer Garry
Jennifer Garry is a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as she loves a good psychological thriller. She believes fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. One day she hopes to publish a book of her own. In the meantime, you can follow her on Instagram.
There’s no better time than now to teach our kids the importance of taking care of their minds and bodies. With stressful news cycles, the constant fear of getting sick, and completely upturned routines, we are all feeling a little out of sorts.
These 11 books will encourage little readers to eat right, move more, practice mindfulness, and make peace with ever-changing emotions.
by Kaeti Vandorn
Callaway is an apple who worries a lot. When her town full of fruits and vegetables holds a festival with a harvest contest, Callaway starts comparing herself to others and convincing herself that nothing she has will be good enough. She meets a fairy named Thistle and together they help their friends and each other learn that it’s ok to ask for help. This graphic novel is a great lesson in problem solving and self-confidence.
by Mariam Gates, illustrated by Margarita Surnaite
This fun, clear guide to meditation is a great starting point for growing readers. With sweet animal friends and kid-friendly, step-by-step directions, this book is sure to engage little readers while teaching them how to focus on their breath, the sensations in their body, and the sounds around them to relax and settle their minds.
by Wynne Kinder
Another book aimed at mindfulness, this one contains activities aimed at helping children find calmness. Activities include things like making a mindfulness jar, mindful eating, and exploring nature. Photos mixed with illustrations add a whimsical, imaginative touch and an illustrated journal section encourages kids to take note of their feelings. Notes for parents are included throughout with advice on how to encourage little readers to embrace mindfulness.
by Edward Miller
Colorful and concise, this illustrated guide to making healthy choices includes everything from a look at food groups, nutrients, and food labels to tips for creating healthy habits. With fun facts sprinkled throughout and a friendly green monster who is determined to make healthy choices, this book is as engaging as it is informative.
by Dr. Seuss
Written to make readers yawn, this rhyming picture book is perfect for making reluctant sleepers sleepy. It starts off with a teensy little bug with a great big yawn that spreads super quickly. Soon, the Who’s-Asleep-Count is in the zillions. Kids will giggle at the classic Seussian tale, but they’ll also be ready to sleep once it’s done!
by Lizzy Rockwell
This book explores all of the amazing ways your body can move, detailing how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain work together to do so. Filled with illustrations of joyous, active children, little readers will want to jump, twirl, and dance along with them.
by Joe Archer and Caroline Craig
Part gardening manual, part kid-friendly recipe book, this vibrant garden-to-kitchen cookbook takes you from planting seeds to making things like tomato, feta, and basil pizza. With brightly-colored photos and organized sections, this book teaches families to grow their own crops and eat them for dinner!
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
by Lauren Child
Part of the always-endearing Charlie and Lola series, this book focuses on super picky eater Lola and the creative ways her imaginative big brother Charlie gets her to eat things she swears she doesn’t like. Carrots transform into orange twiglets from Jupiter. Mashed potatoes are cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji. Peas are green drops from Greenland that fall from the sky. Suddenly, Lola is ready to take just one little bite of these foods.
by Corinna Luyken
My Heart encourages readers to take care of a sometimes-overlooked piece of our wellbeing: the heart. This beautiful, poetic book reminds readers that emotions ebb and flow and encourages them to remember to take care of their heart. Empowering readers, and encouraging kindness and empathy, this book is a must-have for any bookshelf.
by Creative Journals for Kids
Practicing gratitude has many benefits: from increasing happiness and improving self-esteem to reducing stress and increasing mindfulness. This journal includes simple daily prompts that encourage kids to write and draw about the things they’re grateful for. Every 10 days, there is a more in-depth prompt that asks them to think about gratitude a little bit differently. A sweet keepsake, this journal is an excellent tool to help kids develop a daily gratefulness habit.
by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman
I have big feelings
You have them too.
How can I help?
What can we do?
The forthcoming Big Feelings is another book that examines emotions and helps readers navigate the ups and downs of daily life. When things go wrong, we feel mad or frustrated or overwhelmed. This book shows that by talking through it and seeing things from other perspectives, we can work through those big feelings and start fresh.
(On Sale: 3/2/2021)
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