{"product_id":"the-gift-of-the-broken-teacup-poems-of-mindfulness-meditation-and-me-isbn-9781536228953","title":"The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A terrific exposition of mindfulness, perfectly distilled for curious kids.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm, witty poems by the acclaimed Allan Wolf bring mindfulness to the younger set – one simple, nurturing practice at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn \u003c\/i\u003eom\u003ci\u003e is a poem \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ewithout any words. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt acts as a voice \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eso the heart can be heard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever let your thoughts just float into the sky? Why is today the very best day of the year? And what does a broken teacup have to do with anything? In fresh, accessible poems about mindfulness and related themes, award-winning poet Allan Wolf takes on subjects from kindness to confidence, from finding peace in nature to letting your own joyful “YAWP!” be heard (thank you, Walt Whitman). Woven throughout are subtle how-to’s on meditation, breathwork, visualization, yoga, journaling, and more, as well as taking in others’ points of view, letting go of anger, and other invaluable elements of social-emotional learning. “Accept the way you feel, and turn \/ your worry into wonder,” says the poet. This charming collection, animated by Jade Orlando’s bright illustrations, offers the tools and the inspiration to make that happen.In three sections of roughly equal length, oft-rhyming verse scans impeccably, the better to convey messages of perseverance and self-acceptance. . . . Orlando’s pictures beautifully complement Wolf’s poems, with plenty of animals, playful perspectives, and thoughtfully diverse depictions of children. A terrific exposition of mindfulness, perfectly distilled for curious kids.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough prose and rhythm, these 30 poems explore profound yet accessible themes, such as integrity, perseverance, empathy, and appreciation for life’s small wonders. . . The Gift of the Broken Teacup is a treasure trove of mindfulness where readers can find inspiration and cultivate peace within their lives.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for elementary collections where mindfulness-based stress reduction and social-emotional learning through yoga and meditation are popular.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eAllan Wolf \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many books for young people, including the novel \u003ci\u003eThe Watch that Ends the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named one of the 50 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time by \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e; the novel \u003ci\u003eJunius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom;\u003c\/i\u003e the nonfiction graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing of Lake Peigneur\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jose Pimienta; and the poetry collection \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of the Broken Teacup\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jade Orlando. His books celebrate his love of research, history, science, and poetry. He is a \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize finalist, a two-time winner of the North Carolina Young Adult Book Award, and a recipient of the Bank Street College Claudia Lewis Award. Allan Wolf lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with his wife, his sister, and a dog named Mo. Learn more at \u003cu\u003ewww.allanwolf.com\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJade Orlando\u003c\/b\u003e’s colourful illustrations are featured in books, apparel, advertising, and licensing, with clients including Hallmark and the ACLU. She lives in the ’burbs of Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, three cats, and a greyhound named Petra.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300577530085,"sku":"NP9781536228953","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536228953.jpg?v=1767739517","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-gift-of-the-broken-teacup-poems-of-mindfulness-meditation-and-me-isbn-9781536228953","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}