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Forest Joy: Mindfulness in Nature Kindle Edition

by Jill Neimark (Author), Emily Fernihough (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
I Breathe Forest. Forest Breathes Back.

For fans of the modern classic, The Hugging Tree, comes a companion picture book that takes children on a gentle, unforgettable journey of wonder, joy & peace in nature. It's a perfect time-out for today's stressed kids.

Lyric moments and vivid watercolor illustrations show Joya and her city friends on a forest bathing field trip. No water or soap needed! Just feel and be one with nature.

For adults and children interested in mindfulness, the natural world, the great outdoors, forest bathing and forest schools.

Forest Joy is ideal for:
  • Ages 4-8
  • Parents, libraries and schools interested in mindfulness, nature, forest bathing and forest schools
  • Parents wanting a simple way to help children self-soothe in nature
  • Fans of the bedtime classic, Goodnight Moon
Pair this book with Nature Explorers, a STEAM-oriented nature activity guide for kids, packed with over 100 activities that offer hands-on learning outdoors, including mindfulness meditations.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    October 24, 2023
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A girl stands in the green forest with her eyes closed, smiling, and her hands out
the cover of Nature Explorers Activity Book for Kids
girl in nature with eyes closed and hair flowing
Six ways that forest bathing benefits you
kids gather on streetcorner in city

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Bookworm for Kids, hosted by Tonya Decker:

The joy of being outdoors and wonder of nature's variety comes across with playful excitement and a calming sense of gentleness...

After introducing a young girl in a city, listeners follow her on a trip with her class to the forest. ...each scene brings across a sense of wonder and familiarity as the girl not only explores and plays with the other children, but the animals and vegetation are also brought across in a cheerful and more detailed light.

With inviting watercolor illustrations, the forest opens up in a way which will have listeners wishing they could go on a trip there, too.

The text flows with poetic feel while bringing across the fitting emotions to lure listeners in, and the final page ends with a sense of peace and calm. It makes a lovely read-aloud and will also work well for a snuggled story time.

About the Author

Jill Neimark is an author of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction and an award winning science journalist. Her bestselling picture book, The Hugging Tree, has over sixty YouTube read-alouds from parents, teachers and faith leaders worldwide and has been featured on storywalks and in special school initiatives, conferences, and state-wide programs. She is coauthor with bioethicist Stephen Post, PhD, of Why Good Things Happen to Good People, which was awarded the Kama Prize in Medical Humanities. She lives in Georgia and has written for numerous magazines including The Atlantic, Smithsonian, Scientific American and NPR. Visit jillneimark.com or follow her on Facebook and Twitter @jillneimark.

Emily Fernihough lives in Australia with her husbandand two daughters. Her love of art began when she was agirl and her mother taught her to draw. The beauty anddiversity of nature continues to inspire her artwork today

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKQ6FBRZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Jasper Editions (October 24, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.4 MB
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Jill Neimark is an award winning author of children's and adult literature. Her popular, award-winning picture book, The Hugging Tree, tells a story of resilience, love and connection that has inspired teachers, parents, faith counselors, librarians, and children around the world. With over 50,000 copies in print, it has become a cherished read-a-loud in schools, churches, synagogues, and community settings. Her work has been featured in:

The nationwide Great First Eight program from the University of Michigan

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Raising Resilience programs

Clarion County Mental Health Grant for 3rd graders

Hundreds of school and pastoral assemblies and interactive curricula

Her awards include the Green Earth Book Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Award and Teacher's Choice Award.

A former features editor at Psychology Today Magazine and a former contributing editor at Discover magazine, Jill has worked with top psychologists and scientists. She is widely published in popular magazines such as Atlantic Monthly, Smithsonian, Scientific American, Discover Magazine, NPR, and many others. Her children's books center on building life skills in resilience, self-esteem, compassion, mindfulness and more--told through the lens of nature.

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Customers appreciate the book's beautiful illustrations and find it a sweet way to introduce kids to nature, with one customer noting it's a feast for the eyes for adults. They describe the book as a breath of fresh air, and one customer mentions enjoying the calmness of nature.

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Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book.

"...Thanks Jill for another beautifully crafted book." Read more

"...I wanted to jump into the beautiful illustrations myself. They were so inviting, joyful and endearing...." Read more

"...The story was poetic and the artwork beautiful." Read more

"...With rhythmic text and vivid illustrations, young children can appreciate the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of a cool, summer forest, along with..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's pacing, with several noting it's a sweet way to introduce kids to nature, and one mentioning it's a feast for the eyes for adults.

"What a delightful way to introduce forest bathing and mindfulness to young readers. I wanted to jump into the beautiful illustrations myself...." Read more

"...With rhythmic text and vivid illustrations, young children can appreciate the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of a cool, summer forest, along with..." Read more

"...--feeling the air, wiggling toes in the water, and especially the insightful, beautiful line that we breathe the forest, and it breathes back. Lovely!" Read more

"I enjoyed the fresh inventive skills of the author. A real pleasure." Read more

3 customers mention "Air quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the air quality in the book, with one describing it as a breath of fresh air and another noting the feeling of coolness.

"...young children can appreciate the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of a cool, summer forest, along with the taste of a little tea...." Read more

"...the gentle encouragement of an embodied experiences of nature--feeling the air, wiggling toes in the water, and especially the insightful, beautiful..." Read more

"A breath of fresh air....ah!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Joy"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book joyful, with one mentioning its gentle encouragement and another noting how it helps them enjoy the calmness of nature.

"...They were so inviting, joyful and endearing. It is a feast for the eyes for adults and children alike." Read more

"Jill Neimark has another hit with Forest Joy, a book about enjoying the calmness of nature through the 5 senses...." Read more

"...I particularly love the gentle encouragement of an embodied experiences of nature--feeling the air, wiggling toes in the water, and especially the..." Read more

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  • Denny Gibbs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in nature
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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    When she was younger, one of my granddaughter’s favorite books was The Hugging Tree so when I heard Jill Neimark had a new kids book out I wanted to read it.

    This lovely book brings you to the forest and guides you on a meditation journey of forest bathing. I can see this book becoming a favorite of children, too. It is now on my list for gift giving.

    Thanks Jill for another beautifully crafted book.
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  • Jilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
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    What a delightful way to introduce forest bathing and mindfulness to young readers. I wanted to jump into the beautiful illustrations myself. They were so inviting, joyful and endearing. It is a feast for the eyes for adults and children alike.
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  • Paul S
    5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air....ah!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
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    Brought back fond memories of my time in nature in the Adirondacks as a kid. The story was poetic and the artwork beautiful.
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  • S. Hawkes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet way to introduce kids to nature
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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    Jill Neimark has another hit with Forest Joy, a book about enjoying the calmness of nature through the 5 senses. With rhythmic text and vivid illustrations, young children can appreciate the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of a cool, summer forest, along with the taste of a little tea. Loved the little incidentals throughout, too! The book and its companion activity guide are a great way for scouts, classrooms, and families to step away from the screens and steep themselves in the great outdoors. Enjoy!
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  • Honey Badger and the Gruffalo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful way to connect kids with nature!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
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    I really enjoyed Neimark's "The Hugging Tree," as did my kids. Like with that book, "Forest Joy" might be on I buy extra of to donate to our elementary school library. I particularly love the gentle encouragement of an embodied experiences of nature--feeling the air, wiggling toes in the water, and especially the insightful, beautiful line that we breathe the forest, and it breathes back. Lovely!
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  • Rachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    I enjoyed the fresh inventive skills of the author. A real pleasure.
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  • Missy Stevens Cochran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
    It was a joy to read this book and imagine the world that it will open up for young readers. We all, young and old and in between, can benefit from peaceful forest bathing!! Thank you Jillian!
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  • Nancy Dolan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, poetic and poignant
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
    The Hugging Tree, by Jill Niemark is a favorite of my 4-year-old granddaughter (as well as a favorite of mine) so I was excited to read "Forest Joy" with her. This beautifully illustrated book did not disappoint. We love it! "Forest Joy" takes the reader on a peaceful journey into the forest and reminds us of our connection to nature. It is poetic and poignant, and I imagine, appealing for all ages. "Forest Joy" is a joy to read, and in this reader's humble opinion, exactly what the world needs right now.
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  • Salamander Siren
    5.0 out of 5 stars A special book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2024
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    This is a visually beautiful, gentle, thoughtful book that introduces the concept of forest bathing. Being in nature is refreshing for both bodies and minds--but in today's busy, stressful, and mostly urban lives, few people make time to spend significant time in nature. This lovely book encourages us all, but especially kids, to do so.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2024
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    Forest Joy was a fun read with touching moments and sweet watercolour illustrations. I had never heard the term "forest bathing" so that was a bonus for me. My two-year-old neighbour, next door, saw the new book in my hands and asked for it. She refused to give it back, so I guess I'm ordering another, ha ha.
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  • Umme Eshu
    4.0 out of 5 stars A book to foster connection
    Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2024
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    I like how this book fosters connection between children and the nature.
    This is a good book to learn about friendships and the importance of spending time together.
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