Mindfulness Books For Kids

With Halloween behind us we are ready to enter the holiday season in full swing. That can mean packed schedules with kids sports, school celebrations, friends and family events and more. It is important to take a step back, slow down and appreciate what it right in front of us. Here are a few books to help children (and adults) the art of mindfulness.

I am Peace by Susan Verde

My Magic Breath by Nick Ortner & Alison Taylor

Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard

Slumberkins Presents Yeti

Books About New Beginnings

January is a month for reflection, renewal and of course, reading. Here is a round up of some beautiful children’s books about new beginnings.

Moon: A Peak-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup. A beautiful story about the phases of the moon and new beginnings.

Florette by Anna Walker. Teaches our littles the importance of embracing change, learning from your surroundings and how to infuse the old with the new.

Drawn from Nature by Helen Ahpornsiri. A stunning collection of different illustrations celebrating every month and the changes in the seasons.

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes. Sometimes learning big life lessons happens via the most “ordinary” activities, like getting a haircut.

Buy a Book to Donate a Book.

Since the onset of the Covid19 pandemic there has been a tremendous increase in domestic violence & abuse. Women and children shelters across the US are working tirelessly to provide safe housing, counseling, legal assistance and more. Many shelters are at capacity and are looking for donations to make their spaces more comfortable and homelike for the individuals in need. When we spoke to some of the directors at different shelters they noted that one of the biggest requests they get from the residents is books. We are sending them - from baby boards and YA novels, to all time classics and recent favorites. For every All the Thanks book purchased, a book gets donated to a shelter. Thank you for your support.

"A book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe."

— Madeleine L’Engle

Halloween Reading List

In both of our houses, Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. We get serious about costumes, always go overboard decorating, and break out a box of Halloween themed books to read again and again. A quick list of some of our favorites.

• The Vanishing Pumpkin by Tony Johnston

• Little Goblins Ten by Pamela Jane

• What Was I Scared Of? by Dr. Seuss

• The Little Ghost That Was a Quilt by Riel Nason

• Spookie Pookie by Sandra Bounton

• The Witches by Roald Dahl

• Little Blue Trucks Halloween by Alice Schertle

• The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

• Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

• Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Fave Fall Children Books

The season is officially transforming into fall. With the days getting shorter and the temps getting cooler we love to stay in and indulge in some fall-themed books with our kids. Our children vary in ages from 3-10, however, these are a few classics that are well-read and in our homes.

• Fletcher & The Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

• Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

• The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier

• The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

• Applesauce Day by Lisa J. Amstutz

• Fall Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow

• Hello Harvest Moon by Ralph Fletcher

• Autumnblings by Douglas Florian

Thank you. You’re Welcome.

We want to take a quick minute to say THANK YOU for visiting Missing Manners. A website dedicated to teaching modern day etiquette to our young ones. We hope to be a learning source for the next generation and remind them the importance of not only saying please & thank you, but how life opportunities can open up when you showcase your best self to those around you.