The Sleeping Bees
is a story for children about emotions and mindfulness, with vivid photographs of bees sleeping in flowers, taken by the author in her garden and at a local park. (Ages 0-8+)
This book is a wonderful tool for teaching children about ecology, as well as identifying emotions and using nature as a model for embodied relaxation. Adults can invite children sharing this story with them to engage their bodies and minds in a calming routine while they read. The photographs provide up-close views highlighting the beauty of our natural world, including the fantastical lives of bees that inhabit it.