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Mighty Mindsets

How mindfulness can help your child with life's ups and downs

Niamh Doyle author Carol Betera illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little Island

Published:20th Apr '23

Should be back in stock very soon

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How does your brain work, and what does it have to do with moods? Why do you sometimes feel anxious, cross or afraid, and what can you do about it? How can breathing, looking at a snowglobe, or changing what the voice inside you says, help you feel better?


When we tell ourselves negative stories – like “I’m not good at maths” – it becomes harder to learn. But if we can change our mindset – “I’m not good at maths yet” – we help our brains to learn.


Mighty Mindsets puts together mindsets, mindfulness and neuroscience in a gentle self-care manual for young readers. With calming and playful illustrations by Carol Betera, Mighty Mindsets helps children understand their emotions and learn tips to take care of their mental health.

"This is a title that belongs in every school library, as a first step into emotional literacy and mental health awareness."

* Children's Books Ireland *

"This book is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for children."

* Irish Examiner *

"A valuable way to cultivate resilience and mindfulness." 

* Kirkus Reviews *

"This is not the first mindfulness book for kids I’ve encountered but it’s probably the nicest and the most picturesque ... A gorgeous book."

* Offaly Independent *

"Cute. I liked the illustrations and they way that the book was organized. The mindsets provided were helpful and written at an appropriate level. Explained for children, but also entertaining enough for an adult to read. I liked the real life examples of optimism, perseverance, and resilience."

* NetGalley Educator *

"As a mom with a child who is on the Autism Spectrum I am always looking for books to help guide me in teaching and helping my little ones ... I really love this guide. Written in a way children will understand and follow easily ... I love how detailed the book was in explaining everything you might need to know about being mindful."

* NetGalley Reviewer, 5 star revi

ISBN: 9781912417865

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

64 pages