This was a beautiful way to teach children about mindfulness and how to take time out. I really enjoyed the topics it covered and took the message away myself and hope my child will too!

Finding Om is a beautiful way to introduce another culture to children 5+. It’s the perfect bedtime story that begins teaching about mindfulness and meditation.

Anu learns about the mantra OM from her Appuppa, grandfather. It’s a fun exploration of one mantra used in meditation. Anu is presented as this beautifully inquisitive Indian African girl. Dr. Bismark gives us a glimpse into a multi-cultural families practices in a fun way all children can enjoy. She also has a magical way of passing Anu’s inquisitiveness to the reader from the beginning. In conjunction with Morgan Huff’s vibrant illustrations, papers, as well as children, are sure to love this story. A magnificent introduction to connecting with nature and living in the moment.

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Free digital arc for a review. This book was very cute and very short. I found the illustrations to be beautiful. If you are trying to teach your young child about meditation and mindfulness I would definetly recommend this book.

This book was absolutely adorable! I loved how it teaches kids to find their inner peace and how to explore being present in the moment. It explores what it means to be mindful, how children can explore this from a young age, and how it's okay for your mind to wander but when you notice it, you bring it back to silence. It also shows a family of color which I really loved!

This book is centered on a girl who discovers meditation and mindfulness by learning plenty from her grandfather's use of Om. The illustrations are amazing. I've never encountered a picture book like this, so it's definitely unique. I read this via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

What a beautiful, and meaningful book! I absolutely love this one, and can't wait to get a physical copy and share with others. The illustrations are serene and colorful, and invoke a feeling of peace along with the words. I think it's a wonderful introduction to the practice of mindfulness and peace. The age level is definitely over 5, as the story is a little long to hold the attention of younger children. Overall, a lovely story with a positive and important message!

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Mango and Marigold Press in exchange for an honest review.

I do not practice meditation, but I found this book did a great job of explaining meditation, mantras, and OM, I learned a lot throughout this book. This book would be a great way to introduce relaxation and meditation to children. I love the illustrations, the colours are vibrant and muted at the same time, beautiful.

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This book is a great way of teaching meditation and mindfulness to children. I teach Year 4, and a lot of my children wonder why we take a moment every day to observe our thoughts and I feel this explains why it is important to clear our minds often. This book also covered the tradition of om in a way that is easy to understand as well as clearly explain what a mantra is.

The glossary at the end gave an explanation of three words that many children would not understand the meaning of. However, the words used to explain these are not very child friendly (I wonder if this is mainly to explain to adults? I know my Year 4s would not know the meaning on maternal if they were reading this independently).

The best part of this book for me by far is the illustrations. They are absolutely beautiful! I can see this being a very useful teaching tool for schools.

Finding Om is a gorgeously-illustrated story about a young girl discovering the complexities of meditation. Through an almost Socratic dialogue with her wise grandfather, the inquisitive Anu learns to direct her thought-pattern from chaos to calm. The concept of "OM" as a universal sound is discussed: however, the concepts introduced and language used may be a bit advanced for young readers. Some of the dialogue reads as overly mature for a picture book. However, it would be excellent as a supplemental material for a children's yoga/meditation class or for parents and caregivers wishing to introduce this concept to children. It is especially notable for the multicultural characters and beautiful artwork!

Finding Om is a gently informative story of Anu, a young Indian African girl, as she learns about some of her spiritual heritage from her grandfather, Appuppa. The reader learns about the history of “Om” right along with Anu and experiences the calm of meditation and mindfulness, and the joy of self discovery.

This is on the wordier side for a picture book, but the words are carefully chosen. Maybe not one to show up in story times often, but Finding Om makes a great learning resource.

Finding Om is a beautifully-illustrated book that tells the story of a grandfather, or Appuppa, helping his grandaughter, Anu, to learn how to meditate, become centered, and listen to her body. A wonderful book to help introduce kids to meditation, this book also shows a beautiful grandfather/granddaughter relationship. I'll be sharing this book with my school's counselors and elementary school teachers!

As a yogini I found this book truly wonderful and inspiring.

A grandfather teaches her granddaughter the importance and the way to use a mantra,in this case OM (A-U-M).
It is never too early to learn mindfulness and meditation, especially in this modern and frenetic world.

Beautiful illustration and brilliant story for the little ones (and not only)!

Peace, love, creativity, courage all feelings invoked by chanting Om (A Um). Anu's grandpa shares with her the art of chanting and explains how om connects one to the universe and calms the mind. The art is full of vibrant colors and the characters are drawn exceptionally well. This is an awesome family book and a great introduction to om.

I don't mean to get all deep on a children's book. But, I feel I'm going to.
This book does a very great job at explaining a concept in a simple way. I honestly struggle with meditation and even after working with therapists, I feel like this book may have described the concept in a simpler way and it probably could have helped me growing up. I really like the cultural diversity of this book and think readers will really appreciate the glossary as the terms are not common in all cultures/languages. And my favorite thing: the art. Is. Stunning.
Thank you for sharing this for review. I look forward to adding it to our shelves.

This short story is so sweet and wholesome. The illustrations are beautiful and the story easy to follow. There's much to learn for both the child listening to the story and the adult reading it to them, the explanations are simple to follow and make sense. I imagine a child reading/hearing this story will take the story with them beyond the page.

I loved this story with all my heart! It is warming, educational, calming and beautiful.

Finding Om is an exploration of mindfulness and meditation using the mantra of Om. Anu learns about the mantra from her grandfather and goes on to practice the mantra herself. Using Om, Anu explores herself and the world around her.

Finding Om is a wonderful multicultural and multi-generational story that is perfect for teaching children about culture, diversity and mindfulness. There are few children's books that explore different ethnicity or religions which is what makes this book so unique, beautiful and important. All children need to be able to see themselves in a book.

The illustrations throughout this book are simply beautiful and complement the story perfectly! I do think younger children would struggle to grasp the concept of meditation and mindfulness and therefore the book is ore suited to children a little older, possibly around the age of seven? Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story and illustrations immensely.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give my own, honest opinion.

Finding Om is not only a kids book, anyone who has ever wondered about the mantra OM or even heard it before should read this book. I have never encountered a better description of the meaning of OM. The drawings are phenomenal.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Beautifully illustrated with a peaceful, kind message. A young girl learns from her Grandpa the importance of a mantra reflection. She incorporates it in her daily life. Awesome to teach kids how to appreciate the sounds around them.

This book was an enjoyable read for me as i have not much understanding of Yoga and meditation. I learnt quite a bit from the book, especially the glossary was concise and useful. The illustration was wonderful, warm and detailed. Tho i loved the book, it can be a difficult concept for some children to fully grasp and they may lose interest. The fact that it was a pretty lengthy read can add up to the trouble. But if the child has prior understanding of the subject, it can be a fun read.

This title would be a wonderful addition to any home, classroom, school and public library collection. People of all ages could benefit from exposure to the mantra of Om and the message that is expressed throughout this book, and my oh my the illustrations are gorgeous! Beautiful!