With the magic of story and the wisdom of yoga, let the adventure begin! Children ages 4 and up are invited to embark on an exciting adventure that transcends the boundaries of ordinary storytelling in this timeless tale of self-empowerment from the award winning ‘A Yoga Storytelling Adventure’ series. This yoga storytelling adventure takes us on a whimsical journey to Eastern Europe, where a mild-mannered girl thinks she lives in a noisy and chaotic house until her wise neighbor turns her world upside down and she sees things in a different way. Will she find peace and quiet? Social-emotional learning, mindful movement, and imaginative play are seamlessly woven together - guiding young readers with gentle wisdom, vivid imagery, and enchanting prose to stretch both body and mind, fostering a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. Royal Dragonfly Award! A delightful book that recognizes though outer events can be chaotic, we can still create inner peace. Through the power of imagery, this book speak directly to children, and also the child within the adult, reminding us of the power of breathing and taking the time to stretch and focus within. A wonderful introdution to the benefits of a yoga practice! Jill Bittinger, author and Montessori educator, founder of Transformed Education A Yoga Storytelling Adventure; Peace and Quiet is a fun and exciting way to introduce mindful practices to children that will benefit them for many years to come! This book is a fun and entertaining way to introduce healthy and positive practices into children's daily activities. The Polish Word Fun, story, breathing exercises and Yoga Fun all work together perfectly to keep the reader engaged and excited about breathing and having fun with yoga! Sarah Elizabeth Wilson , Yoga Teacher & Trainer, Author of Mindful Coloring and Affirmations 'A wonderfully illustrated story, perfect for kids who find family or school life can get a little too much. Highly recommended.' Wishing Shelf I very, very much enjoyed this delightful Eastern European tale, superbly illustrated by Damla Cömertpay Öztϋrk. The writing style, often simple but always very, very visual, works perfectly for a picture book of this nature. Pacing is also excellent, the paragraphs never overly long, perfect for a restless child at bedtime. There was so much to enjoy here, whether it be the wonderfully playful language - words like 'hooting', 'hollering' and 'befuddled' - or the very clever way the story tells the child how, when life gets overwhelming, it is possible to find a little peace. I also loved how the author sprinkled Polish words in amongst the text; I suspect teachers will particularly like this. A thoroughly charming story. Now to the pics. They are, to be totally honest, superb. For my daughter (who also read the book), they were the best part of the book. Yes, she enjoyed the plot and getting to know Sweet Pea, her loud family, and the wise woman next door, but it was the colorful, even delightful drawings that kept her interest. There are plenty too, and they, along with the lightly written story, kept her enthralled all evening. So, who would I recommend this book to? I would think any parent who is looking for a well-written, skillfully plotted, bedtime story for children aged 5 - 7 would find this fits the bill perfectly. Particularly if the child finds family life can get a little too hectic. It´s also excellent as a way of introducing simple yoga to a young child. I always like to end with what I liked the best. For me, it was this: She opened the door to ─ NOISE and CHAOS! Her brothers were rowdy and rambunctious, and her little sisters were hooting and hollering. It reminded me a bit of my family! A 'Wishing Shelf' Book Review With the magic of story and the wisdom of yoga let the adventure begin! This Yoga Storytelling Adventure takes us on a whimsical journey to Eastern Europe, where a mild-mannered girl thinks she lives in a noisy and chaotic house until her wise neighbor turns her world upside down and she sees things in a different way. In this timeless tale kids learn that they may not be able to control the world around them, however, they can control their inner world. Although intended for ages 4 to 8, kids of all ages will discover a simple way to stay calm, focused and alert with three easy breathing exercises to use as a means of self-empowerment. Included is a Polish word guide to help develop an appreciation of a different language, and best of all, a full descripton of yoga poses makes the story come alive as you go on A Yoga Storytelling Adventure! In the mystical land of Serenity Springs, where the sun kisses the treetops each morning and the breeze whispers secrets of ancient wisdom, two women reign supreme: Kathe and Melanie, known far and wide as the "Twisted Sisters." Former guardians of boundless knowledge they traded in their dusty books for yoga mats