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Ever felt like there were two different voices inside your head having a very loud argument? In "Heart and Mind," Nishi Singhal introduces us to the ultimate odd couple living inside every child (and adult!): the impulsive, feeling Heart and the cautious, thinking Mind.
This isn't just a story; it’s an essential introduction to emotional intelligence. Through charming illustrations and relatable internal dialogue, children see firsthand why Heart wants to jump into the puddles while Mind reminds them they aren't wearing boots. Singhal masterfully shows that neither character is "right" or "wrong"—instead, the magic happens when they learn to listen to each other.
★★★★★ "This is a great book for young children. I am planning to share it with my eight-year-old grandson. He is learning to read on his own. I feel the concepts in this book will be beneficial for him. He’s a very sensitive young boy. I like the idea of heart and mind working together. I am a retired psychiatric nurse. Mindfulness was a popular tool for patients before I retired. My daughter is a therapist and works with clients dealing with mindfulness as well as somatic/emotional healing. My grandson has already been practicing some meditation and mindfulness with his mom! I feel this book is very topical. Not only for the children who will be introduced to it but also for the adult readers as well!"
★★★★★ "This book takes a complicated adult problem, that is becoming more and more prevalent in our modern world, and introduces the idea of mindfulness to children. Along with the beautiful illustrations the writing makes this subject easily accessible to children of all ages and teaches children the importance of living in the here and now as opposed to constantly living in the past or future. I look forward to reading this wonderful book to my children and opening a dialogue about mindfulness and listening to your heart."
★★★★★ "A beautifully written story about mindfulness that pulls on your heartstrings! My children and I (8 and 10 years old) truly enjoyed the friendship story between heart and mind. It’s a great way to introduce mindfulness to little ones and open the door to rich conversations about thinking, feeling, and balancing both. The whimsical illustrations draw you in and the story keeps you there in the magical world of the present. A must read for all ages, especially in such a fast paced world!"
