Kira Willey

I love this book because it is a collection of breathing techniques that children can use to calm down. Sometimes the illustrations are in calming and soothing colors. Meanwhile, some breathing exercises are more energetic and the illustrations reflect this. The author and illustrator worked really well together to create a great collection of breathing techniques and art to go along with it! The author also writes in a poetic manner, such that you can feel the energy flowing through the show more sentences. Again, sometimes the energy is calming and sometimes it is full of energy, completely appropriate for each breathing exercise. Besides the literal imagery, the author uses fantastic adjectives to help the reader feel like they are in the scene they have created. This is a lovely book to read as an entrance to meditation and mindfulness in general! This collection does an excellent job at creating a scene both through words and art! show less

I usually don't review kid's lit or books aimed at a young audience, which is weird - because I have a lot of involvement with those books. I had to chime in about this one, though - beautifully illustrated and full of advice and activities that connect immediately with a young audience and provide them with healthy habits that can serve them for a lifetime.
Especially recommended for parents of children prone to anxiety and emotions that get out of their control regularly. I love it.

This book is very visually appealing due to all the color in the book. It also varies with all the fun and inviting fonts throughout the book. This would be a perfect book to help give children time to take a big deep breath when they are feeling stressed out.

Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions.