(3) YA Illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg. "Your life is only ever happening right here, right now." Gates makes the case to tweens and teens that mindfulness is a way of life and the simplest path to health and happiness. Her chatty guide includes chapters on the practices of mindful breathing, yoga, and meditation, all with easy "try it" activities; "five-day mindfulness challenges" at the end should help readers translate these new skills into a lifestyle. Bib.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder. Well-known yogis, Miriam and Rolf Gates collaborate on this book, which focuses on poses done by partners. Friendly illustrations complement the very simple rhyming descriptions, and additional text at book's end shows pairs how to segue from one position to the next (e.g., from "heart" to "double warrior"). Young yoga-averse readers may appreciate the book's excuse to team up and socialize.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Margarita Surnaite. Gates leads readers through very simple steps for mindfulness meditations, with emphasis on breathing and listening. A clear text with occasional rhymes effectively distills the practice into kid-friendly terms ("Flex your arms, and squeeze tight. Now let it all go, and be loose like spaghetti"). Surnaite's digital illustrations in a soothing, cool palette show anthropomorphized animal-children acting out each step.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen