Smell the Flower…Blow Out the Candle…

This book by Jamie and beautifully illustrated by Cristal Baldwin teaches children specific skills and strategies on what they can do to manage their own behavior. It also equips children with the skills they need to control their impulses. Through self-talk, visualization, and mindful breathing, children learn how to communicate with themselves as well as how to calm their bodies and minds, which, in turn, encourages kind thoughts, kind words, and kind actions. It also includes information for parents, caregivers, and educators, along with discussions and activities, that are designed to encourage the development of social and emotional learning skills through the practice of mindfulness.