Kathy Beliveau

When I Feel: Easy Yoga for Big Feelings
by Kathy Beliveau

Rhyming text coupling specific feelings with yoga poses delightfully introduces children to yoga and mindfulness. I find this book to be most beneficial when read as a story and then allowing children to choose a feeling and a pose (or several!). The poses are well illustrated at the end of the book, along with explanations appropriate for children to deepen their practice and understanding.
The body of the book features photographs of diverse children doing each pose against a bright illustrated backdrop. It felt a bit too busy; there are too many visual elements for some children with sensory issues, for whom I have found the book to be especially helpful. The rhyming text flows well and the rhythm makes it simpler to memorize, becoming a tool to deal with feelings even without the physical presence of the book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review… (lisätietoja)