Mindful Day

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Deborah Hopkinson has a master's degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she studied the role of women in 13th-century Japanese Buddhism. She lived in Honolulu for 20 years and practiced Zen Buddhism with the late Roshi Robert Aitken, founder of the Diamond Sangha and Buddhist Peace Fellowship. She lives near Portland, Oregon, where she writes books for children and teens. For more, see deborahhopkinson.com. Shirley Ng-Benitez is an award-winning illustrator of more than twenty books for children. She's worked as an illustrator and graphic designer with clients in the technology, medical, toy, and publishing industries. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more, visit shirleyngbenitez.com.

From the sounds of a bird greeting the morning sun to the rising of a silver moon at bedtime, a young girl experiences "a mindful day" from start to finish Want to turn a dull day into a wonderful day? Make it a mindful day! When we slow down and pay close attention, we learn what it means to be mindful. In Mindful Day, early readers follow along as a young girl brings this special kind of attention to the various activities of her day with her family. Through Hopkinson's lyrical narrative and Ng-Benitez's delightful illustrations, kids will explore feelings such as gratitude and love, learn how our breathing can calm our bodies, and discover how remarkable every moment can be when we experience it as fully as possible. Mindful Day also shares positive examples like being patient, appreciating the little things, and showing empathy, while giving children their first introduction to the life-changing skill of mindfulness.

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