Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing

Christopher Willard, Daniel Rechtschaffen

Sounds True, May 28, 2019 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 32 pages

In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

About the author

Christopher Willard
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of more than 18 publications for children and adults. An internationally sought-after speaker and mindfulness educator, his books include Growing Up Mindful, Raising Resilience, The Breathing Book, Alphabreaths, and Alphabreaths Too.
Daniel Rechtschaffen
Daniel Rechtschaffen, MA, is a marriage and family therapist in the Bay Area and the director of Mindful Education, a mindfulness-based social and emotional learning platform. danielrechtschaffen.com.
Holly Clifton-Brown
Holly Clifton-Brown has illustrated many books for children. She lives in Frome, Somerset. tugeau2.com/holly-clifton-brown.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing
• Authors: Christopher Willard, Daniel Rechtschaffen
• Illustrated by: Holly Clifton-Brown
• Publisher: Sounds True, 2019
• ISBN: 1683642805, 9781683642800
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities; Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Mindfulness & Meditation; Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings