Kind Karl by Sharon Salzberg - ISBN: 9781645472476
Hardcover
Grumpy crocodile learns kindness; find happiness within through mindfulness.

Kind Karl

A Little Crocodile with Big Feelings

$41.82

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    14 January 2026

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Summary

A grumpy crocodile learns what good can come when he chooses kindness in this adorable picture book for kids ages 4-8.

With everyday examples, approachable language, and adorable illustrations, adults will love introducing kids to mindfulness and meditation, inspiring them to look inward with curiosity and kindness.

Karl is a crocodile who lives in Orlando. He loves cardigans, crepes, and combing his hair. And … he has a terrible temper!

Full of lovable animal characte…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781645472476
ISBN-10:1645472477
Author:Sharon Salzberg, Jason Gruhl
Publisher:Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint:Shambhala Publications Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:14 January 2026
Weight:388g
Dimensions:13mm x 286mm x 213mm
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Critics Review

“Sometimes the biggest emotional bite can come from being too hard on oneself.”—Publishers Weekly“A great addition to elementary collections and a great way to introduce social-emotional learning practices.”—Booklist“Practical, relatable, and fun, Kind Karl: A Little Crocodile with Big Feelings is a wonderful resource for teaching SEL.”—The Children’s Book Review

About The Author

Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg is one of America’s leading spiritual teachers and authors. A practitioner of Buddhist meditation for over thirty years, she is a co-founder of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and the Insight Meditation Society, and she directs meditation retreats throughout the United States and abroad. She is the New York Times-bestselling author of Real Happiness, Lovingkindness, and Real Change.

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