Yoga Bug: Simple Poses for Little Ones

by Sarah Jane Hinder

Flutter, wiggle, jiggle―it’s never too early to introduce children to the fun and healthy joys of yoga

Flutter like a butterfly.
Twist and turn like a grasshopper.
Wiggle, jiggle, and giggle like a beetle.

Kids love bugs―and what better way to get them excited about yoga than with the help of our multi-legged friends?

This delightfully illustrated board book brings the fun and benefits of authentic yoga practice to infants and toddlers.

Yoga Bug guides children through ten authentic yoga poses named after insects that unfold in an irresistibly whimsical flow of play, imagination, and movement. Kids will want to return to them again and again.

Learning to love and accept our bodies, building lifelong attention, and self-soothing when distressed―when it comes to the benefits of yoga, you can’t get started too early. Now, with Yoga Bug , parents, teachers, and caregivers have a perfect way to help children do just that.

Includes a parents’ guide to the source yoga poses and helpful tips.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Jessica Thurlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, challenging, and attainable, Yoga Bug creates a wonderful bonding opportunity between you and the little person in your life. Each pose is described at the back so you don't have to look up how to do them and the pages are adorned with vibrant and amusing illustrations.

[Nghia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kid loves it and he follows the book for Yoga poses. Great job!!!

[Shiloah · Rating 4 out of 5]

My little yogis recognize many of these. Great book for littles!

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friend’s toddler had me go through this book with her. We did the various yoga poses in this book. She was pretty good at the moves! It was pretty fun. The only thing that threw me off is they rename all the poses to other names. For instance, happy baby became flipped beetle (even though I think happy baby would’ve been a perfectly fine name to stick with) and child’s pose became ladybug.

[Golden Ginkgo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yoga Bug is a surprise hit at our house! Initially, this wasn’t one my favorite yoga titles because I didn’t find the illustrations or instructions to be very clear. But, Little Ginkgo is in love. He loves bugs, so I’m sure that helps. If you already know the poses and don’t need explicit instructions, this book is a cute choice. Each page has an illustration of a toddler doing a yoga pose next to a bug doing the same pose. Little Ginkgo loves the “flipped beetle” pose, which is this book’s version of “happy baby.” He hands me the book saying, repeating from the text on this page—”wiggle, jiggle.” This book has quickly become part of our daily rotation.

For more yoga books for kids, check out my post: My Favorite Yoga Books for Kids

For more book recommendations, check out my blog: Golden Ginkgo Books

[Mi Tijuana Lectora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Los libros de Yoga para pequeñines pueden ser utilizados en casa, en el preescolar o en una guardería. Sirven de gran apoyo para mantener a los niños ejercitados y más relajados ya que les ayuda a sacar esa energía que sus pequeños cuerpos acumulan y que en ocasiones los padres no sabemos cómo hacerla salir para tranquilizarlos un poco .

Reseña completa en el blog
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[Becki Iverson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely adorable board book! My son loves to watch and do yoga poses with me and I've been working on breathing exercises with him to help him calm down in his toddler tantrums. This makes connections between yoga shapes to bugs, in very cute and vibrant illustrations. It's very accessible, hands-on, and fun. Highly recommend!

[Nivea Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute board book on simple Yoga poses for little ones. Children ages 3 and up can benefit from this introduction to poses such as: Flipped Beetle, Grasshopper, and Butterfly. We will use it to coach our families.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This happily-illustrated book introduces bugs and yoga poses in a fun and colorful way.

[Serena · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great board book that had my daughter trying some yoga poses.

[Diane Kurtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yoga Bug is a joyful, beautifully designed introduction to yoga for the very youngest children.

The playful insect theme is instantly engaging fluttering like a butterfly, wiggling like a beetle, and twisting like a grasshopper makes movement feel fun, imaginative, and completely accessible for infants and toddlers. The flow of poses is gentle and intuitive, encouraging kids to move their bodies naturally while laughing and playing.

What really stands out is how thoughtfully this book balances authentic yoga practice with age-appropriate storytelling and illustration. The bright, whimsical artwork invites repeat engagement, while the simple language makes it easy for parents, teachers, and caregivers to guide little ones through each pose.

The included parent guide is a wonderful bonus, offering helpful context and tips that make this book not just adorable, but genuinely useful. Yoga Bug is a fantastic resource for encouraging body awareness, calm, and joyful movement from an early age.

A lovely, confidence-building book that children will want to return to again and again.

[Andrés · Rating 4 out of 5]

I also read Yoga Bear, and I like the Bugs better. They really fit the poses and beg participation. Same feedback as Yoga Bear: I think the real pose names should also be on the page they are featured, as I found myself trying to remember them anyway (they are on the last page, so at least that helps).

[Nicoleta]

Ce bună era pentru tema minibeasts. Ce plăcut e să fii o buburuză.

[Twos Bothell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series, and this one is perfect for our living world unit with insects! New and familiar bugs are included, and offers several ways to extend and scaffold two year olds learning.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun for an interactive storytime. Incorporate into a yoga storytime, or a storytime about bugs to get the kids moving

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

We’ve had fun with this one

[Victoria Hanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oops really read English version. Fun for story time or silly dance