This book is beautiful from the textured front cover, through each rhyming page, with full colour illustrations, (often double-page spreads), to the final pages of galaxies and gardens.

Beginning with Mindfulness and what it offers us, to Listening, Feeling, Relaxing, Tasting and so on, each page has a soothing rhyme and a possible activity or idea to think more about.

The simple joys of Nature, using our senses, being with others and savouring the world as we slow down, nourishes us as humans. Even breathing can be mindful, helping us find the happiness that is right there for us all.

Even after reading this at my desk at night, enjoying the rhythm and artwork, I felt calmer, and more aware of my surroundings. Great for teaching mindfulness, a calming bedtime story or even in a classroom when needing some quiet time restored.

Simply gorgeous.

Author – Nicola Edwards

Illustrator – Kate Hickey

Picture Book

(Mindfulness, Senses, Sight, Touch, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Slow, Calm, Nature, Love, Hugs, Appreciation, Happy, Happiness, Peaceful)