Each moment that Kira has so elegantly sculpted and described conjures up delicious, beautiful, or whimsical, child-friendly scenarios. “I love this book! Breathe Like a Bear is filled with playful and imaginative ideas for helping kids connect to themselves, whether it’s their own strong energy or inner calm. Susan Verde, author of I Am Yoga and I Am Peace Both lyrical and practical, this much-needed book will help children navigate the world around them!” Parents, teachers, caregivers- and especially kids-will love the different ways to explore mindfulness and breath through animals and story in Breathe Like a Bear. “ Breathe Like a Bear is a beautiful guide to mindfulness. When not illustrating, she can be found exploring the historic sights and natural beauty of the United Kingdom and Europe, baking sweets, going for long walks, and sewing colorful clothes to wear. Originally from Illinois, she now lives in Durham, England, with her archaeologist husband, Kamal, new son, Emmett, and adorable dog, Logan. Learn more at !Īnni Betts is a professional illustrator who creates vibrant, cheerful drawings for books, magazines, advertisements, greeting cards, and more.

Kira created and hosts several yoga-for-kids programs which air on PBS TV affiliates nationwide and her TEDx talk, “Bite-Sized Mindfulness,” can be viewed online. Her hits include “Colors,” which was featured in a worldwide Dell ad campaign. She has released five albums of kids’ yoga and mindfulness songs her work has won Parents’ Choice Gold, four Independent Music Awards, and the ASCAP Foundation Children’s Songwriting Award. Kira Willey, author of Breathe Like a Bear and the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, is a children’s music artist, kids’ yoga and mindfulness expert, and creator of Rockin’ Yoga school programs.

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