For years the Zen Buddhist peacemaker, poet, and writer Thich Nhat Hanh has taught that mindfulness about our breathing can bring inner peace and enrich our connections with the beauty of the natural world, our families, and other beings. In this elegantly simple children's book by Sister Susan, the author tells a story about the benefits of staying with the breath.
A female meditation teacher demonstrates to some children the art of sitting very quietly and focusing on the breath going in and coming out. Listening is a very important element in this practice as is connecting with the world around us. Focusing on the breath leads to our awareness and embrace of all around us — the grass, the sky, Mommy, Daddy, sister, brother, grandparents, teachers, classmates.
The lovely illustrations by Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong capture and convey the delights of this special kind of seeing that will bring a smile to the faces of all readers of this paperback.
