Book Details Title: The Power in Me | |
Book DescriptionReview “The Power in Me is a book that would’ve changed my life had I read it as a child. Instead, it took me nearly 30 years to learn about the benefits of meditation. The story is simple and the illustrations are beautiful.May this book lead the way for others to show children about the wonderful joys of meditation.” —Light Watkins, Meditation teacher and author of Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying “The Power In Me delivers the message which we all need to be reminded of again and again; be still and breathe. Lyrical rhymes coupled with simple, powerful concepts make this book meaningful as well as fun for children and adults alike.”–Kira Willey, author of Breathe Like a Bear, children’s artist, kids’ yoga & mindfulness expert“The Power in Me offers an invaluable reminder to us all: to be still, to breathe, and to recognize the strength within us. This gentle reminder about mindfulness will find a home at storytimes and bedtimes.”–Matthew C. Winner, school librarian and host of The Children’s Book Podcast“We all have the power to manage our stress and anxious thoughts. This book will help children and adults remember to breathe through anxiety, knowing that every emotion eventually passes.An inspirational book to share with the children in our lives.”–Connie Bowman, actress, yoga teacher, and author of Back to Happy, Beau’s DayCare Day, There’s an Elephant in my Bathtub, and Super Socks“Written in lovely rhyme with adorable illustrations, The Power in Me is a fantastic book, empowering children through relatable language that is a joy to read and easy to understand. Schools and libraries need more books like this!”–Elena Reznikova, author of Thank You, Me Read more About the Author Meaghan Axel was a secondary English teacher for many years before her passion for learners and children’s literature led her to where she truly belongs-the elementary school library. After dabbling with yoga and meditation for some time, Meaghan became a certified yoga instructor in 2014. She enjoys sharing her love for reading, yoga, and meditation with others. Mrs. Axel lives on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland with her husband and daughter.Michelle Simpson is a professional illustrator based out of the Niagara Region of Canada. Michelle graduated with a BAA in illustration from Sheridan College, and now works as a freelance illustrator. Michelle has worked on concept artwork and final backgrounds for season two of the children’s TV show “Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate.” She also worked on season one of “Tee and Mo.” Although she takes on many different projects, Michelle’s passion is children’s book illustration. Read more Customers Review: This book sends the important message to all children about the power within them to effectively handle and deal with stress through the use of practical techniques that can be quickly learned and applied. The breathing exercises that follow the text of the story are an added bonus. This is a wonderful book for all families with children. I love this book, and will be sharing it with friends and family. |