Listening To My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of listening to their bodies. Through a combination of story and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them, while helping them build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate and develop a better sense of well-being.

From “buzzing” and “tingly” to “wiggly” and “squirmy, ”Listening To My Body gives children the vocabulary to name their sensations and cultivates the message that whatever sensation or feeling they experience is okay. It will empower them to “listen to their bodies” so they can get better at figuring out what they need to show care and kindness for themselves, especially when they experience difficult emotions. 


Listening To My Body is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors and teachers!

Gabi Garcia is mama, Licensed Professional Counselor, yogi and former teacher who believes that empowering children to tune into and trust their bodies is a lifelong gift. She has worked as a therapist in private practice and a variety of settings for over 15 years and currently works as a counselor in the public school system. She agrees that we teach what we most need to learn, and she always has better days when she listens to her body. Gabi lives with her family in Austin, Texas.

In Listening to My Body, Gabi has created the perfect accompaniment for parents, teachers and practitioners who are helping children learn mindfulness and calming practices. This easy to use storybook will surely captivate the child’s imagination as they embark on a beautiful mindful journey of discovering how their body and mind connect in order to make their world feel more peaceful. As your child begins safely exploring their inner world, practicing and demystifying sensations and feelings, you will find that they will latch on to a few new favorite tools they can conjure up during emotional storms.

 Listening to my Body immerses your child in a fun, sensory experience, which propels them on their journey of mastering self-regulation skills. They will discover and you will delight in how quickly they will be able to master techniques they will use for the rest of their lives.  You may even find yourself seeking out this colorful and quite captivating guidebook on a particularly stressful day! -Kathy Morgan, LPC, LSSP

Listening to My Body is a great read for parents, teachers and kids. This wonderfully written and colorfully illustrated book helps children to identify their bodily responses, sensations and feelings. Thus, helping kids find ways to calm themselves, focus and express their needs. And, these lessons are presented in ways that the reader, both child and adult, can practice these skills! -Seanna Crosbie, LCSW, Director of Program Services for Austin Child Guidance Center

Mindfulness does not have to be hard to learn, nor practice! Listening to my Body is a nice tool that teaches engagement between adult and child with fun interactive exercises.  A definite recommendation for parents and teachers and therapists.  -Kim Bird, Therapist

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