Yoga at the Zoo

Lovable, curious Little Mouse is here to help kids use yoga to solve problems and manage emotions in Yoga at the Zoo, the first book in the Little Mouse Adventures series from international bestselling author and Kids Yoga Day creator, Teresa Power. Little Mouse and his family live in a cozy burrow nestled in young Tammy McDoodle�s backyard. Tammy and her mother love to practice yoga together, and Little Mouse loves to follow along. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, adorable Little Mouse, along with Tammy�s wise and lovably lazy cat, Mr. Opus, follow Tammy on a field trip to the zoo and meet new animal friends, while learning simple yoga poses along the way. A new story-time and bedtime favorite, Yoga at the Zoo gently imparts important lessons about friendship, dealing with new situations, and meeting new people. Kids will delight in the adventures of Little Mouse and Mr. Opus, while parents and educators will love watching children apply their new-found yoga skills to quiet their minds and manage stressful situations.

“"Meet inquisitive and outgoing Little Mouse, his cat friend Mr. Opus, and his human friend Tammy as they venture about town in this first installment of the Little Mouse Adventures series. Book one finds the intrepid rodent and his feline companion joining a trip to the zoo, where Little Mouse notices that the distinctive way that certain animals stretch and balance resembles familiar yoga poses practiced at home. No yoga experience is necessary to appreciate the book's quiet mind mentality, though!" -- Foreword Reviews "Power charms with the adventures of the unlikely best friend duo of Little Mouse and Mr. Opus the cat... Young readers will enjoy Allen's expressive and fun illustrations of Little Mouse and Mr. Opus's antics. The emphasis on yoga as a daily practice will resonate with busy families looking for easy ways to relax and be in touch with their physical selves.This simple, fun approach to yoga as a source of calm in everyday life will appeal to young readers and their parents." -- Booklife "A delightful book that introduces the important yoga practices of self-regulation and self-calming in a way that a young child can appreciate. A good first step towards stress management and resilience." -- Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School "A must share with children! I love this sweet story with imaginative illustrations and a simple message that will truly resonate with kids (and adults)! As the founder of Go Go Yoga for Kids and a classroom teacher for over 20 years, I am always looking for fresh ideas and fun new ways to introduce yoga and mindfulness to children. This book will definitely be my new go-to with students!" -- Sara J. Weis, Bestselling Author "A most charming tale of a mouse and his gregarious engagement with animals at the zoo. Each animal shows a yoga pose to Little Mouse. Of equal importance, each animal becomes a new friend to Little Mouse, without regard to size or demeanor. Teresa Power's characters will enchant and endear the reader, the parent or the teacher looking for a beautifully told story." -- Sybil Blazej-Yee, Children's Librarian Los Angeles "What an amazing book!! I love the underlying message of mindfulness and yoga that is integrated throughout the entire book. Children -- and families alike -- will fall in love with Little Mouse and Mr. Opus' adventure at the zoo. The illustrations are captivating and send me back to my childhood adventures. This is a must-have book in every youngsters' home or school." -- Drew Giles, Director of Educare California at Silicon Valley "What a marvelous book! Instructing young children to be different animals from a zoo will spark great imagination. The illustrations are clear and gentle, and reading it aloud will create an atmosphere of anticipation and fun going to the zoo to see and 'be' the many animals." -- Siri Krishna Kaur Khalsa, Preschool Yoga Teacher "Sure to be a favorite of children and parents alike as Little Mouse explores yoga poses with the animals at the zoo. The illustrations are charming and the ending is a delightful twist of excitement! Ms. Powers has combined humor, yoga, and a sweet message for children of all ages!" -- Jane Young, Early Education Specialist”

Finalist, 2020 Foreword INDIES Awards

2020 Moms Choice Awards(R) - Gold Winner

2020 Ippy Awards - Silver Winner

2020 Living Now Awards - Silver Winner

"A delightful book that introduces the important yoga practices of self-regulation and self-calming in a way that a young child can appreciate. A good first step towards stress management and resilience." -- Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School
"A must share with children! I love this sweet story with imaginative illustrations and a simple message that will truly resonate with kids (and adults)... This book will definitely be my new go-to with students!" -- Sara J. Weis, Bestselling Author
"Cute story of putting into action things we have learned. Gathering knowledge bears little fruit unless it finds its way into our living. Little Mouse discovers just how handy the yoga lessons he enjoys watching his neighbors do can be in his adventure at the zoo! This adorable and curious little character comes to life in the illustrations by Allen, making it a fun story." -- Midwest Book Reviews
"Meet inquisitive and outgoing Little Mouse, his cat friend Mr. Opus, and his human friend Tammy... No yoga experience is necessary to appreciate the book's quiet mind mentality!" --Foreword Reviews

Teresa Anne Power is an internationally recognized yoga expert and author of two award-winning series, Little Mouse Adventures and the ABCs of Yoga for Kids. Her mission is to share strategies and tips to help children, parents, and educators enrich their lives and manage stress. Teresa has been featured on Good Morning America, in Parenting and Reader's Digest, and on Fox 11 Los Angeles, Telemundo, CBS Los Angeles, and other media outlets. She is also the founder of International Kids' Yoga Day, a free celebration of yoga that takes place every April. Emma Allen loves to work in watercolor and gouache and finds inspiration in lots of things but perhaps most of all in nature's beautiful colors, patterns, and shapes. Emma's favorite things to illustrate are children, animals, trees, and plants, with some gentle comedy thrown in for good measure.

Lovable, curious Little Mouse is here to help kids use yoga to solve problems and manage emotions in "Yoga at the Zoo," the first book in the "Little Mouse Adventures" series from international bestselling author and Kids' Yoga Day creator, Teresa Power! Little Mouse and his family live in a cozy burrow nestled in young Tammy McDoodle's backyard. Tammy and her mother love to practice yoga together, and Little Mouse loves to follow along. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, adorable Little Mouse, along with Tammy's wise and lovably lazy cat, Mr. Opus, follow Tammy on a field trip to the zoo and meet new animal friends, while learning simple yoga poses along the way. A new story-time and bedtime favorite, "Yoga at the Zoo" gently imparts important lessons about friendship, dealing with new situations, and meeting new people. Kids will delight in the adventures of Little Mouse and Mr. Opus, while parents and educators will love watching children apply their new-found yoga skills to quiet their minds and manage stressful situations.

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