New Releases by Whitney Stewart

"An imaginative movement exercise that adults and toddlers can do together to help children focus and transition between activities. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series, designed to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions"--

From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness—the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment—can change a person''s approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging. Stewart guides readers through how to get started with meditation as well as provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness. "A thorough and accessible resource for young people."—Kirkus Reviews "Considering the range of challenges that today''s teens face, equipping them with pertinent coping skills is crucial for their future success and well-being. . . . [S]traightforward and refreshing."—School Library Journal

Nurture kindness and help manage toddlers’ everyday emotions with Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride, written by the award-winning author of the bestselling Mindful Kids activity deck, Whitney Stewart, in collaboration with early childhood development specialist Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed.. With clear, straightforward instructions, and calming ocean wave imagery, this cheerful board book enables parents and caregivers to enjoy a simple breathing exercise with children as young as 2 years old. A must-have for naptime, bedtime, travel and more, Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride is designed to help small children learn to soothe themselves while laying the foundation for self-awareness and kindness.

Help toddlers learn to “wish happiness, kindness and calm for everyone” -- including themselves! This sturdy yet stylish board book is designed to enable caregivers to practice an ancient mindfulness exercise, the loving-kindness meditation, with children as young as 2 years old. Written by the award-winning author of the bestselling Mindful Kids activity deck, Whitney Stewart, in collaboration with early childhood development specialist Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed., Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness uses simple, straightforward instructions and bright illustrations to nurture compassion, self-awareness and a strong caregiver-child bond.

"Calming breaths for little ones"--

The simple breathing exercise presented in this stylish board book uses a basic mindfulness technique to help toddlers learn to soothe themselves. Pair with Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions. This edition features bilingual Haitian-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

Explores the life and work of pioneering American animator Walt Disney.

When difficult things happen, you can take a step back and become a Mindful Me! Sometimes kids'' lives can get busy and out of control, and worries can take over. When that happens, knowing how to pause and regain composure with mindfulness can help. This easily digestible guide introduces kids to mindfulness as a way to find clarity, manage stress, handle difficult emotions, and navigate personal challenges. With step-by-step instructions to over thirty breathing, relaxation, and guided meditation exercises, readers will have an entire toolkit at their disposal and writing prompts will help them process their discoveries. Clearly written and incredibly relatable, this invaluable resource provides a positive introduction to the world of self-care and mindfulness.

Being mindful won''t take away your problems, but it can help you handle them. In this activity book, kids will learn to settle their thoughts and look inward through a series of fun writing prompts, games, and meditation exercises. Serving as a guide to reflect upon the lessons learned in Mindful Me, it offers kids a place to record their reflections, creating a tangible account of how far they''ve grown in their meditation practice.

It''s a big, tasty world out there--and this book takes kids on a tour through the cuisines of 14 countries, complete with an overview of the country and its native foods, pronunciations and descriptions of popular dishes, an easy recipe, and an illustrated crop map. Full color.olor.

"Make any moment mindful from morning to night with 5 categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day. Whimsical full-color illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities"--Publisher''s website

Describes nine simple meditation exercises to help kids find focus, manage stress, and face challenges. Feeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you''re having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions, find focus, and face challenges. They''ll discover how to feel safe when scared, relax when anxious, spread kindness, and calm anger when frustrated. Simple, secular, and mainstream, this mindfulness book is an excellent tool for helping kids deal with the stresses of everyday life.

Deep in the bayou, a Cajun fisherman named Jack catches a magic fish that offers to grant wishes in exchange for being set free. Jack doesn''t have a lot of wishes, but his wife Jolie sure does—for a mansion, a paddleboat, fame and fortune! With each wish, all the fish says is "Ah, tooloulou—if that ain''t the easiest thing to do." But when Jolie wants to be crowned Mardi Gras queen, have things gone too far?

Walt Disney siempre le encantaba entretener a la gente. A menudo se metía en problemas.. Una vez pintó cuadros con alquitrán en el lado de la casa blanca de su familia. Su familia era pobre, y el tiempo más feliz de su infancia transcurrió en una granja en Missouri. Su afecto por la vida pueblerina se refleja en los Calles Principales de Disneyland. Con ilustraciones en blanco y negro, esta biografía revela el hombre detrás de la magia. Este libro no tiene autorización, licencia o aprobación de la Walt Disney Company o de cualquier afiliado.

"¡Descubre más acerca del verdadero Walt Disney en esta divertida y emocionante biografía ilustrada!"--P. [4] of cover.

"Author Whitney Stewart leads her two young heroes, Anna and Nat, back into the Nantucket of the 1800''s. With the aid of a ghostly crow, a time warp and a poignant love story, the children find a pirate treasure--and discover the island''s rich and spooky past in the process."--P.[4] of cover.

Read about the incredible life of Walt Disney in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series. Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family''s white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic. This book is not authorized, licensed or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company or any affiliate.

In 1864, Francis B. Carpenter wanted to commemorate Abraham Lincoln''s Emancipation Proclamation in a painting. President Lincoln gave the young painter permission to set up a giant canvas in the State Dining Room and spend six months painting. This story documents Carpenter''s experience in the White House. Carpenter spent hours studying the president''s face. And he witnessed Lincoln''s sadness over the Civil War. But Carpenter had a second, private mission at Washington. He hoped to tell Mr. Lincoln the sad story of a Civil War solder who was dying in prison. But the president was always busy. Would Carpenter be able to help save the young soldier? Would Lincoln listen to Carpenter''s plea?

A biography of the Burmese leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 while under house arrest.

An intriguing and captivating introduction to the story of Buddhism.

"American Veterinary Medical Association"--Cover.

"Mao Zedong was one of the most powerful people in the world during his lifetime. Yet when he was born, China was still ruled by the Qing dynasty. Many people longed for a new China, however, and Mao led the way. He controlled power in 1949, when China became a Communist nation. As China''s ruler, Mao controlled all aspects of Chinese life. The Chinese people studied his writings, and pictures of Mao adorned buildings and walls throughout the country."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Guitarist Eric Wieman has a lot to look forward to. He''s won a trip to a famous music camp in San Francisco, jamming with the best guitarists in the country. Nothing could make this summer less than the best yet. He''s not thinking about second chances, only how this first chance will bring him everything he''s ever wanted as a musician. But Eric finds that a second chance for someone else may be more important to him than his own dreams. And he will have to call on reserves of courage he doesn''t know he has to help them. Will he be up to the challenge?

The Going To Series takes its young readers to exciting cities and countries, showing them the sites along the way. Readers can learn about each place and plan their own trip using the glossary and map found in each book. When teen-aged musician Eric Weiman goes to New Orleans to take part in a guitar contest, he meets some kids who aren''t afraid to bend the rules to make sure they are the winners. It''s up to Eric and his friends to keep that from happening.

Traces the life and career of the Chinese Communist leader who brought reforms and international trade to China in the 1980s.

Offers the story of Lhamo Thondup, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, who was discovered when he was two years old and brought to the capital city of Lhasa to be trained as the religious and political leader of his country.

Profiles the life of the explorer who, with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.