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E. Katherine Kottaras is a critically-acclaimed multigenre author, artist, and holistic teacher, creator of the Early Reader and PillowFortTV series YOGA WITH ELEONORA, and co-writer of the picture book A RAINBOW INSIDE MY BODY: Finding Peace Through Yoga, Breathing Exercises, and the Chakras.
A RAINBOW INSIDE MY BODY
Learn yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras!
When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe.
In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation, co-written by E. Katherine Kottaras and Vanitha Swaminathan with illustrations by New York Times Bestseller, Holly Hatam, young readers will learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras.
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Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
ISBN 9780593465691
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Advanced Praise
“By connecting the chakras to natural elements children are already familiar with, Kottaras and Swaminathan provide an accessible and thorough guide for children to not only name their emotions, but to self-regulate through the excellent backmatter explaining how the chakras work and the yoga exercises that go with them. Highly recommended for anyone who works with or cares for children!”
-Akilah Brown, Multi-genre storyteller and Professor of Children’s Literature and Creative Writing
​“Edifying fare for future yoga practitioners.”
-Kirkus Reviews
"With exquisite illustrations and elegant, grounding prose, A RAINBOW INSIDE MY BODY is the perfect antidote to our frenetic world. Teachers, librarians and parents alike should rush to buy this book, which beautifully introduces children to the underlying tenets of yoga. Who doesn't need more peace right now?"
-I.W. Gregorio, Practicing surgeon and award-winning author of THIS IS MY BRAIN IN LOVE
"A perfect fit for classroom Calming Corners!"
-YA Books Central
An excellent presentation for children on a topic as complex as chakras!
I doubt if it has been attempted before! Beautiful, attractive
illustrations, and lucid explanations.
Radha Janardhan, multilingual author and translator in Hindi, English and Tamil
Beautifully-illustrated picture book meets gentle, supportive resource. This picture book draws on the rich, ancient history of yoga to show children how each of them has a rainbow of tools inside to help process their feelings and worlds.
Danielle Davis, author of "TO MAKE"
This book is a must for any child young or old who loves meditation and yoga and wants to feel the joy of breathing and being. The imagery and repetition work convincingly to illustrate sources of wealth and beauty within our bodies and our innate spirit to thrive.
Emily Fernandez, author of "Pliny and Other Problems"