A delightfully simple exploration on mindfulness, Rossner has created an alphabet book with a focus on social-emotional vocabulary. Tackling all five SEL core competencies, it touches on self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness, and relationship skills.

With a cute cast of critter characters for each letter, the simple illustrations and simple text are a great way to open conversations between adults and young readers on what the different words mean to them and how to incorporate them into daily life. With words like breath, feelings, kindness, and positivity, this book is a introductory guide to mindfulness concepts.

This story was both entertaining and educational, which can be a tricky balance to maintain in a children’s book, and I will be suggesting it to teachers whenever possible. Incorporating topics such as this into children's picture books is a tried and true way to teach important life skills in a way that is fun. This would be an amazing addition for classrooms, libraries, counselling offices and more.

This is a good story introducing young children to mindfulness and kindness. I liked the idea of going through the alphabet to teach the lessons. I think some of the words may be too advanced for younger children. I liked at the end how it explained mindfulness and how to practice it. The illustrations were beautiful and helped to explain the concepts. Good read for young kids.

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"ABCs of Calm" is such a cute book. Sometimes it is difficult to teach kids how to understand their emotions and even harder to teach them to control their emotions so they don't get overwhelmed. This book can help you do that. It shows kids things they can do to help them stay calm as well as teaching them their abc's. The illustrations are absolutely adorable with bright and fun animals that I'm sure kids will love. At the end it also gives tips like how to control your breathing and to have a quiet space for kids to get away from noise and things that may give them stress and anxiety.
I recommend this book for all kids, especially kids struggling with anxiety. This would have been so helpful for me as an anxious child. It would have also been very helpful for my cousins who struggled greatly with adhd and anger issues.

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This book goes through the alphabet and with each letter a word and a statement that helps promote calm and mindfulness for the child reading it. I love how this book is so simple that it helps the reader really focus on the techniques. The book focuses on affirmation words and statements, breathing and other calming techniques, and help you become and stay calm. 
I will definitely be buying a copy when it comes out. It will be incredibly helpful for my autistic child.

The fact that this book starts with "A is for Affirmation" kind of threw me off reading it for a little bit. The book is actually very cute, and the other letters are simpler so it is fine for younger readers / listeners. Each page has a different "ABC of Calm" letter and animal whose name starts with that same letter. It was fun going through these with my four-year-old and talking about what each of the words meant. It is a nice wind-down book for before bed.

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This is a Children's book that I read to my twin boys. I love the pictures in this book, and I love the calming parts. I do wish they tried to use more of the letter words like the d page uses words that start with d. Some pages did that, but some of the pages did not. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

This may be my favorite alphabet book I have ever read! Each letter teaches a short, rhyming idea about mindfulness, optimism, energy, kindness, and more. This is the perfect baby shower gift and a great reminder for adult readers too!

This beautiful rhyming board book gives one mindfulness tool for each letter of the alphabet such as feelings, kindness and calm. The sweet and calming pictures as well as the rhythmic flow of the words produce a soothing feeling of relaxation as you read. This book is a stepping stone for young children and an entry way into exploring our feelings and how to manage them. I feel that it would be easy for families or preschool teachers to use this book as a tool in teaching calming activities and strategies for young children. I would recommend this book for infants and toddlers in the 6 months of 3 years age range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this lovely book.

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I was pleasantly satisfied with this book. I wasn't sure what to expect, but a lot of thought went into it. Each letter mayches a mindful word and an animal (ie. J for jellyfish, v for vulture), and the illustrations are so cute! There is a page of mindfulness exercises at the end as well. This is going to be a great resource!

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I loved this book! It is a very cute way to teach little kids both, the alphabet and also mindfulness!

I also think that the pictures are quite fun and that they go perfectly with the story!

The importance of mindfulness goes without saying. ABCs of Calm by Rose Rossner is a helpful, beautifully illustrated book to share with young children. It is in rhyme so it makes it even more enjoyable to read, and the terms are appropriate to explain and have a learning experience with. I see this being very helpful to many children.

The ABCs of Calm is a must read for today's parent. I wish this book was around when I had toddlers. Put this one within reach so your kiddos are constantly reaching for it and read it over and over!

I really appreciated the parents note in the end further expanding on some calming techniques geared for children.

I loved this! This is a great tool for educators and parents/guardians. The book takes you through the ABCs, each with a relevant word and a short descriptive phrase. The illustrations are lovely and attractive, and I believe it's written simply enough for young children to understand. This is a great short story to teach and encourage younger children important skills such as kindness, regulating emotions, calming and more. Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks so much to the publishers for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Today we have 5 triquetras which means "I loved it!"

This book can be quite the education powerhouse! We've got the alphabet, animals that begin with each letter in the alphabet, sight words associated with the letter, as well as mindfulness and affirmations - AND affirmations that relate to nature too?? This is a complete win for me, and I think that parents, caregivers, libraries, schools, daycares etc should all have a copy.

The illustrations were beautiful, bright, colorful and pleasing to the eye. All the animals are adorable and littles will adore their cute faces.

I can't wait to use it during my circle times and story times for the little ones I care for!

This is a great introduction for kids to learn mindfulness. Breathing, expressing emotions, listening and other movements and practices are outlined in this memorable book. The illustrations are colorful and engaging! My 3.5 year old will love this book.

Easy way to introduce mindfulness to kids.

I like how each topic AND animal matches the letter. The tips at the end are also great.

I do kinda wish the help for h had focused on asking for help as it’s something so many struggle with moreso than helping others.

Nice rhyming story with cute illustrations. Letting children know it is important to take time for yourself and to sense the world around you.

A unique and wonderful entry in the ABC genre of toddler books. Adorable illustrations are paired with a variety of words and concepts that encourage calmness and mindfulness. A great way to introduce these life skills and new concepts to children.

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