{"product_id":"here-i-can-be-mindful-9780593327142","title":"Here: I Can Be Mindful","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn her debut picture book, the mega-bestselling author of the young adult Matched series introduces children to mindfulness and being grounded in the present.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A gentle child's-eye view of mindfulness.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone experiences a wide range of emotions, and some of them are not easy to handle. Bestselling novelist Ally Condie has crafted a thoughtful and atmospheric meditation that illustrates some practical ways to stay grounded when the world feels overwhelming. We can feel, taste, look, hear, or smell. We can be creative or express our thoughts. We can do kind things for others. We can ask for a hug. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHere\u003c\/i\u003e gently instructs young readers how to slow down, be present, and to use all their senses in order to appreciate the beauty around them, to connect with nature, and to feel calm in their bodies and minds. By getting out of our heads and focusing on one thing at a time and being present, we realize that these hard feelings are not as big and scary as they seem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlly Condie\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Matched trilogy and co-author of the Darkdeep middle grade series. She is also the author of the novel \u003ci\u003eSummerlost\u003c\/i\u003e, an Edgar Award Finalist. A former English teacher, Ally lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Ally has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is the founder and director of the nonprofit WriteOut Foundation. Visit Ally online at AllyCondie.com, or follow her on Twitter: @AllyCondie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Kim\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in South Korea and now lives in North Carolina. Although she was a timid child who was afraid of just about everything, she discovered a sense of serenity in drawing. As a grown-up, Jaime finally stopped being afraid of everything, but kept on drawing and painting. She works with gouache, watercolors and acrylics to create nostalgic and dreamlike illustrations, inspired by childhood memories of her family, as well as movies, art, and the outside world. Her favorite things are the sun, the moon, the sky and stars--which is why they always creep into her artwork. Her debut illustrated picture book, \u003ci\u003eTake Heart, My Child\u003c\/i\u003e, was a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. Visit Jaime online at JaimeKim.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50619481424146,"sku":"9780593327142","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cfa88e0a-571f-4fdf-94e2-f8f561d07f46.jpg?v=1732550511","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/here-i-can-be-mindful-9780593327142","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}