A young girl takes time to celebrate the sights and sounds around her, including her dog's soft fur, a flock of birds that passes by, waving blossoms on a tree, and the sound of the sea in a seashell.

"What would the sky be like if there were no birds? What would mornings be like? And what if other things we take for granted, like night and color, disappeared, too?"--

An enchanting story about the beauty of birdsong, and one boy's discovery of the magical, mindful moments that can be found in nature.

A child considers the difference between using our eyes to look at what is in front of us and using our hearts to see beyond the surface to find the miracles surrounding us. Includes author's note.

Celebrates the magic of nature and encourages children to explore the wildness inside.

"Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all to say to calm the jitters and help them recognize the similarities we share under the trappings of our uniqueness. Introducing a mantra for first-day--and any-day--worries, Breathe Like a Bear: First-Day-of-School Worries uses an easy-to-follow breathing exercise, mindful prompts, and...

"Stickler is a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore"--