Mindfulness & Zen Picture Books (28 books)

These books may be used as part of a mindfulness, zen, or yoga story time. Surrounding themes of slowing down, gratitude, love, respect, and new perspectives. Aimed at kids aged 5-10.

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1	Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth 4.26 avg rating — 13,347 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	All We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow! by Peter H. Reynolds 4.22 avg rating — 366 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Between My Hands (The "Between" Books) by Mitali Perkins 3.80 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Namaste Is a Greeting by Suma Subramaniam 4.13 avg rating — 373 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Everything is Connected by Jason Gruhl (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 177 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness (I Am Books) by Susan Verde 4.28 avg rating — 1,758 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Hot Dog by Doug Salati 4.28 avg rating — 3,565 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Saturday by Oge Mora (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 2,845 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 4,678 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Come With Me by Holly M. McGhee (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 905 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Straw (The Spoon Series, 3) by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 3.78 avg rating — 590 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 789 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners by Laurie Keller 4.16 avg rating — 2,912 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival (Goodreads Author) 4.52 avg rating — 3,000 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Spark in You by Andrea Pippins 3.61 avg rating — 125 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Sometimes, All I Need Is Me by Juliana Perdomo 4.11 avg rating — 399 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Peanut Gets Fed Up by Dana Wulfekotte (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 123 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Unraveled by Leanne Hatch 4.12 avg rating — 217 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing – An Interactive Meditation Picture Book About Managing Big Feelings for Children (Ages 4-8) by Nick Ortner (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 291 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi 4.37 avg rating — 1,964 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The End Is Just the Beginning by Mike Bender (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 169 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Where Do I End and You Begin? by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim 3.41 avg rating — 83 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Cat Knit by Jacob Grant (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 1,063 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Whoa, Dog. Whoa! How to Relax: Inspired by P.D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman 3.73 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Everything Changes: And That's OK by Carol Dodd 4.24 avg rating — 101 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Thank You, Day!: A Picture Book by Charlie Hopper 4.14 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	All’s Right with the World: A Lyrical Picture Book About Everyday Childhood Moments for Children (Ages 4-8) by Jennifer Adams 3.27 avg rating — 86 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	One Minute by Somin Ahn 3.37 avg rating — 178 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars