A HEARTWARMING CHILDREN'S STORY

Mindful Moments

with Maude

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Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner
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Mindfulness

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Animal Friendship

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Breathing Techniques

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Living Presently

A Summer Lesson for Life

When Addie visits her grandmother, the wise dog Maude teaches her something that no gadget ever could — the art of truly being here.

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Recommended Ages 6–10 years
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Meet Maude

An Australian Shepherd with a gentle heart, Maude gently guides young readers toward mindfulness.

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Notice the Little Things

The scent of lavender, the calm of a screen-free afternoon, and the feeling of grass beneath your feet.

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Bonus Content Inside

Discussion questions and mindfulness activities help bring the story beyond the page.

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WHAT READERS SAY

Words from the Heart

★★★★★

“A beautifully gentle introduction to mindfulness. My daughter asks for it every night. The illustrations are pure magic.”

Sarah M.

Parent, age 7 reader
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“I use this book with my 2nd grade class. The breathing techniques have genuinely helped my students.”

Mrs. Rene T.

Elementary School Teacher
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“Beautifully blends wisdom with childlike wonder. This is the book I wish I had growing up.”

Dr. Carole B.

Child Psychologist
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“My son has been asking to do Maude breathing every day. Extraordinary.”

James & Lori P.

Parents of twins, age 8
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“The Mindfulness Bingo is a hit in our after-school program. Kids are engaged and learning.”

Tanya W.

After-School Program Director
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“Mindful Moments with Maude encompasses many of the best-in-class elements of the...”

Hollywood Book Reviews

★★★★★

“We currently live in a world of relentless change, uncertainty, pace and noise. Now more than ever, we need our next generation to be intentional in finding meaning in their moments.”

Kelly Crace

PhD, Director of the Center for Mindfulness & Authentic Excellence and Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness of the College of William & Mary
★★★★★

“Mindful Moments with Maude is a charming book for children (and possibly adults) that reminds the reader that they already have all they need to find happiness, ease, and a deeper connection to life.”

Jeffrey Brantley

MD, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Duke University Medical Center, Founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program at Duke Integrative Medicine, Author of many books including Calming the Anxious Mind, Advisory Board for “Mindful” magazine
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“Being mindful allows Addie to really take notice of her world around her, making everything even more pleasurable. Kids will enjoy reading Maude’s (and Grammy’s) helpful advice in living their own lives in a more mindful way. I highly recommend Mindful Moments with Maude.”

Alice Berger

Bergers Book Reviews
★★★★★

“Sage advice tucked into a delightful story.”

Suzanne W. Jones

Professor of English Emerita, University of Richmond; Editor of Crossing the Color Line: Readings in Black and White; Author of Growing Up in the South
★★★★★

“A sweet invitation to mindfulness.”

Jack Kornfield

PhD, Author of A Path with Heart and Meditation for Beginners
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Award-Winning Recognition for Mindful Moments with Maude

Every award is a testament to the joy, inspiration, and meaningful connections that Mindful Moments with Maude has created for children and families.

Award 1

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award

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Award 2

Mom's Choice Awards

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Bring Mindfulness Home Today

Available wherever books are sold. A Mom's Choice Gold Award winner loved by
families, educators, and therapists.