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Today’s post is exciting! It’s a review of Rachel’s Day in the Garden by Giselle Sharlow. Giselle is the author of Kids Yoga Stories. Her yoga books for kids get children learning, moving, and having fun. Giselle draws from her experiences as a teacher, traveler, yogi, and mom to write the yoga stories found at www.kidsyogastories.com/store or on Amazon(amazon.com/author/giselleshardlow) worldwide. The purpose of her yoga books is to foster happy, healthy, and globally educated children. She lives in Boston with her husband and daughter.
As you all know, I am passionate about books and reading with my children. Giselle did an amazing job writing a book that is age appropriate (2-5) and engaging. As an educator, I always appreciate specific instructions.
At the beginning of the book, she explains how to get the most out of all the resources given in the book.
She reminds you to be safe as you try yoga poses with your child, refer to the list of kids yoga poses and the parent-teacher guide at the back of the book, read the story with your child and act it out, and flip through the story to familiarize yourself with the content.
If you are a newbie to yoga, or just the thought of it intimidates you, don’t worry, this book is for you! Don’t think your kids will like yoga? You might be surprised!
I took my kids to yoga in the park and they loved it!
This was the perfect book to introduce to them after our fun experience.
Let me share some of the benefits of yoga for kids with you:
· increases strength and flexibility
· helps them relax, unwind, and calm down to reduce stress and anxiety
· helps them sleep better
· promotes interaction between adult and child, and between multiple children
· improves their fine and gross motor skills, as well as their coordination
· develops self-confidence, self-expression, and body awareness
· promotes a healthy, active lifestyle
As a farmer’s wife, I love all the references to gardening. This one was my favorite,
“Rachel remembered that she had pumpkin seeds to plant in the garden. She spaced the seeds two inches apart in the brown, wet soil. “I love getting my hands dirty!”
If you want to read the story and practice the poses, then you will love the list of poses at the end of the book. Each pose is listed by keyword, pose name and a cartoon pose demonstration.
Another great feature of the book is that on each page, the main character is either in a yoga pose, or there is a small version of the character in the corner demonstrating the pose along with the name of the pose listed.
I hope you’ll consider adding this book to your collection! Where can you find it?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24873899-rachel-s-day-in-the-garden
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/1RzYXCK
Book Sales Page: http://www.kidsyogastories.com/product/rachels-day-in-the-garden/
Annie says
This is fantastic! I’m going to have to buy this book. As a yogi I want my daughter to learn about yoga, so this is perfect!
Diedre says
I am a beginning yogi, and I loved this book. The colors were bright and vibrant and so kid friendly! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed Annie!
Alexa says
I LOVE this post! Thanks so much for sharing the book with your readers – and WHAT FUN, yoga in the park? I wish we had that here!
Diedre says
Alexa, it was nothing short of a pleasure! My kids & I love yoga. There’s a yoga studio here that does mommy & me yoga too!
Giselle Shardlow - Kids Yoga Stories says
Thanks so much for a lovely review of Rachel’s Day in the Garden, Diedre!
I’m so happy to hear that your children enjoyed both the yoga and the reading!
Much appreciated,
Giselle
Diedre says
Thank you for sharing your story Giselle! It was a pleasure to read. We also enjoyed practicing the yoga poses!
Alexie says
cant wait to do yoga with hudson!
Diedre says
My girls loved it. I think your little guy will too
Stephanie Flores says
So awesome I might look this up to share with my 6 year old! Thanks for the share
Diedre says
Your welcome! My kids loved it!
Samantha says
Oh my goodness I love this! I will definitely be looking into getting this book for my daughter for when she gets older. I love books too and the fact that this also has movement and farming is awesome!!
Diedre says
Samantha, seems like we have a lot in common. My middle name is Samantha too 🙂 You’ll love the book!