The Story
Breathe in . . . and breathe out . . . with this unique interactive book that offers mindful breathing exercises and calming textures for children to trace with their fingers as they inhale and exhale.
This oversize board book with die-cuts combines textured calming strips and deep-breathing exercises to encourage mindfulness.
With inspiring affirmations and a textured calming strip for kids to trace with their fingertips on each spread, this is a wonderful playroom or classroom tool to help lessen anxiety, anger, overstimulation, and many more big emotions little ones may not yet understand how to identify, describe, or regulate.
If you feel stuck in the mud, breathe in and out as you trace the outline of a bright flower's petals. If you feel your worries whirl and swirl, breathe in and out as you trace textured ocean waves. Other shapes include a rainbow, a star, a butterfly's wings, mountain tops, a swirling breeze, and a heart.
Author: Julie Koon
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 16
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 8.13h x 8.28w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781419780431
Audience: Baby-Preschool
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/20/2026 pg. 1
About the Author
Julie Koon is a children's book author and illustrator who loves making sweet and silly books for kids. As a preschool teacher and former school counselor, Koon brings playfulness and heartfelt warmth to each page. She loves helping kids learn positive strategies to cope with big feelings. Koon lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three kids, and two guinea pigs.
Description
Breathe in . . . and breathe out . . . with this unique interactive book that offers mindful breathing exercises and calming textures for children to trace with their fingers as they inhale and exhale.
This oversize board book with die-cuts combines textured calming strips and deep-breathing exercises to encourage mindfulness.
With inspiring affirmations and a textured calming strip for kids to trace with their fingertips on each spread, this is a wonderful playroom or classroom tool to help lessen anxiety, anger, overstimulation, and many more big emotions little ones may not yet understand how to identify, describe, or regulate.
If you feel stuck in the mud, breathe in and out as you trace the outline of a bright flower's petals. If you feel your worries whirl and swirl, breathe in and out as you trace textured ocean waves. Other shapes include a rainbow, a star, a butterfly's wings, mountain tops, a swirling breeze, and a heart.
Author: Julie Koon
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 16
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 8.13h x 8.28w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781419780431
Audience: Baby-Preschool
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/20/2026 pg. 1
About the Author
Julie Koon is a children's book author and illustrator who loves making sweet and silly books for kids. As a preschool teacher and former school counselor, Koon brings playfulness and heartfelt warmth to each page. She loves helping kids learn positive strategies to cope with big feelings. Koon lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three kids, and two guinea pigs.
