Mountains, Meadows, and Moonbeams is one of my personal favorite books,
because it is fun, educational, and easy to read. I recommend this book to
people of all ages, on the order form it says "for ages 4-8" but don't let
this fool you. Mountins, Meadows, and Moonbeams is easy to read and easy to
understand. Also, for those who don't understand poetry, after every
poem there is the moral or message that explains the meaning. This book is
one of the most useful children's books ever written. Mary Summer Rain
believes that, "It is our spiritual responsibility to ensure that each
child's understanding of the truths is as comprehensive as possible." Here
is a simple, delightful, easy to read book, full of illustrations for
coloring, which will help parents nurture the imagination and creativity of
their children, and help the children understand where we all come from, and
who we are as human beings, really are.
Meditating With Children: The Art of Concentration and Centering : A
Workbook on New Educational Methods Using Meditation by Deborah
Rozman Ph.D.
Rozman teaches children to center in the heart, which puts them in touch
with the depth of their own being. By using the heart as the primary focus
for centerning and concentration, children balance their mental, physical,
and emotional natures, self-esteem expands, decision-making skills improve,
and the ability to concentrate increases. Guided imagery, yoga, creative
fantasy, movement, psychology, and love are used to give form to the inner
spiritual qualities inherent in youth, resulting in happier, more caring
children who may communicate the truth of their hearts.
Starbright--Meditations for Children by Maureen Garth
Driven by the desire to help her three-year-old daughter settle down into a
peaceful night's sleep, Maureen Garth devised meditations that would help
her daughter feel secure and cared for. Starbright is a collection of the
stories Garth created as her child grew older. These innovative meditations
are simple visualizations parents and teachers can read to their children to
help them sleep, develop concentration, awaken creativity, and learn to
quiet themselves.
"Unfortunately, a lot of children have trouble learning these techniques by
the time they are seven or eight," writes Garth. "Relaxation and
visualization, if taught at an earlier age, could enhance not only
children's school work but other areas of their lives. Their concentration
would improve; their artistic abilities would develop; they would feel more
centered; their daydreaming could not only bring joy, but be constructive."
In her engaging, warm, and personal style, Garth teaches parents how to help
their children relax, concentrate, and develop artistic and mental
abilities, as well as enjoy a good night's sleep.
Twelve original fairy tales that combine elements of fantasy with New Age
concepts with a gentle, sensitive flavor. There are no wicked witches
threatening to cook and eat small children, no big, bad wolves devouring
your grandma. You will find instead, stories in which good things happen to
characters who work at making their lives and relationships better--with and
without magic.
