Yoga Tots: Strong Puppy

by Tessa Strickland, Estelí Meza (Illustrator)

Overview

“A board book that stands out in the surprisingly crowded yoga-for-preschoolers category . . . A good choice to help very young children practice yoga and controlled breathing” – Kirkus Reviews

Charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions take little ones through a simple sun salutation. Playful, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a puppy, moving their doggie bodies into specific yoga poses. Creatively integrated movement and breathwork provide strength-building gross motor practice as children engage in imaginary play. Created by experts in children’s yoga, the sequence of poses is safe for the youngest yogis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646861590
Publisher:	Barefoot Books
Publication date:	01/15/2021
Series:	Yoga Tots
Pages:	14
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.63(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Tessa Strickland was brought up in rural north England, the second of five children. She spent her childhood amid hens, horses and haystacks, and could often be found immersed in books or exploring the local woods and fields on her pony. A succession of interesting guests from around the world passed through her parents' house, kindling a lasting interest in other cultures. Tessa co-founded Barefoot Books with Nancy Traversy in the early 1990s, and has gone on to create many highly acclaimed children's books, including the numerous books she has written under her pseudonym, Stella Blackstone. She is also mother to three adult children, a yoga practitioner and a licensed psychotherapist. Tessa now lives and works in Somerset, southwest England.

Estelí Meza holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and has exhibited her work internationally. She has published books in Mexico, the United States, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. Currently she works for different publishers and magazines. Her technique combines collage, pencil colors, acrylics and gouache with digital. She loves to create textures.

Editorial Reviews

A board book that stands out in the surprisingly crowded yoga-for-preschoolers category . . . A good choice to help very young children practice yoga and controlled breathing” – Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2021-05-19
A board book that stands out in the surprisingly crowded yoga-for-preschoolers category.

Two puppies (one brown, one white) demonstrate the seven postures that make up a Sun Salutation. Looking like plush toys, the animals model the poses on the left. On the right, a multiracial cast of children display the moves needed to achieve the position. Just like real children, they have different body types and varying degrees of success. Some bend their knees when they reach for their toes; others touch easily. The book can be read at two levels. Uncluttered white backgrounds and brief text are featured on the puppy pages. Opposite, instructions in a lighter type include directions for breathing through the movement. The seven children and two dogs move through a complete half Sun Salutation: from standing, through a forward fold, plank, Downward Dog, and leg lift, then back to standing. The only thing missing is the suggestion to repeat the moves lifting the opposite leg. In Calm Bunny, published simultaneously, a toylike rabbit and snake demonstrate Child Pose and Cobra sequences. Again, longer instructions on the pages with children doing the motions explain when and how to breathe. This attention to breath is a strength of both these simple guides, ensuring that even adults who are not practicing yogis will be able to safely guide the movements.

A good choice to help very young children practice yoga and controlled breathing. (Board book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews