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Books with author Sarah Jane Hinder

  • Hello, Sun!: A Yoga Sun Salutation to Start Your Day

    Sarah Jane Hinder

    Hardcover (Sounds True, Sept. 3, 2019)
    An illustrated picture book for children that guides them through a morning sun salutation yoga flowThe latest from the illustrator of the beloved Good Night Yoga and Good Morning Yoga series, Hello, Sun! gives children a great way to connect with their bodies and calm their thoughts before jumping into the adventures of a new day.Sarah Jane Hinder’s bright color palette and playful illustrations are filled with nature imagery and fun details for children to find. Beginning and ending with Mountain Pose, children follow along with ten classic postures as they learn to breathe, stretch, and greet the day. For parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers, Hello, Sun! is a heartwarming way to introduce children to the wonders of yoga and help set them up for a happy, mindful day.The book includes a complete illustrated flow of poses, as well as a brief history of sun salutations and a special sunshine meditation.
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  • Yoga Bunny: Simple Poses for Little Ones

    Sarah Jane Hinder

    Board book (Sounds True, Jan. 7, 2020)
    A delightful new board book teaches babies and toddlers 10 yoga poses inspired by woodland creatures Yoga Bunny invites you and your little one on a woodland yoga adventure with 10 adorable forest critters. Bunny, raccoon, owl, and deer―the gang’s all here! From Hero and Half Lotus to Cat and Cow, Yoga Bunny leads babies and toddlers through these authentic poses and more, with guidance from some of their favorite animal friends.With the fourth yoga board book in her wildly popular series, Sarah Jane Hinder offers parents, grandparents, teachers, and daycare providers a wonderful new way to help children increase body awareness, coordination, concentration, and self-soothing. The left-hand page shows an illustration of a child performing a pose, with the facing page featuring a woodland animal in the same pose, along with a playful narrative. Yoga Bunny also includes a complete yoga flow with instructions for all 10 poses.
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  • Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story

    Mariam Gates, Sarah Jane Hinder

    Board book (Sounds True, May 1, 2018)
    Adapted for children under the age of four, the Good Night Yoga board book shares the beautiful poetry and yoga poses from the original bedtime favorite. Relax and unwind with your youngest, following the natural world as it comes to rest at day’s end.
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  • Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy

    Mariam Gates, Sarah Jane Hinder

    Hardcover (Sounds True, Jan. 1, 2019)
    When you're mad or worried or can't wake up in the morning, what can you do? Use the amazing superpower that you already have―breathing. Our newest offering from the bestselling creators of Good Night Yoga teaches kids fun and easy breathing practices based on the proven methods of yoga and mindfulness meditation. Sample practices: When something makes you mad or even feels unfair, try this counting breath and you’ll feel calmer there.Sit up and let your spine grow tall. Take a deep breath in, counting silently 1 . . . 2 . . . 3.Then let your breath out slowly, counting 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. When you go somewhere you’ve never been and you aren’t sure what to do, you can use a dandelion breath to feel more comfortable trying something new.Sit up and let your spine grow tall. Put one hand on your chest. Place your other hand on your belly.Take slow deep breaths and feel your chest and your belly move up and down as the air goes in and out of your body. At night when it’s hard to fall asleep because your mind is busy and your body feels tight, try balloon breath to get relaxed and ready for a good night.Lie down on your back and let your hands rest by your sides, palms up.Inhale through your nose and imagine filling your body with breath like a big balloon.Exhale and blow the air out through your mouth. What color is your balloon?
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  • Hello, Sun!: A Yoga Sun Salutation to Start Your Day

    Sarah Jane Hinder

    eBook (Sounds True, Sept. 3, 2019)
    An illustrated picture book for children that guides them through a morning sun salutation yoga flow The latest from the illustrator of the beloved Good Night Yoga and Good Morning Yoga series, Hello, Sun! gives children a great way to connect with their bodies and calm their thoughts before jumping into the adventures of a new day. Sarah Jane Hinder’s bright color palette and playful illustrations are filled with nature imagery and fun details for children to find. Beginning and ending with Mountain Pose, children follow along with ten classic postures as they learn to breathe, stretch, and greet the day. For parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers, Hello, Sun! is a heartwarming way to introduce children to the wonders of yoga and help set them up for a happy, mindful day. The book includes a complete illustrated flow of poses, as well as a brief history of sun salutations and a special sunshine meditation.
  • Hello, Moon!: A Yoga Moon Salutation for Bedtime

    Sarah Jane Hinder

    eBook (Sounds True, Oct. 27, 2020)
    An illustrated picture book for children that guides them through an end-of-day Moon Salutation yoga flow. Hello, Moon! A Yoga Moon Salutation for Bedtime takes children on a guided Moon Salutation yoga flow that will spark their imaginations and help them wind down at the end of the day. A companion volume to Hello, Sun! A Yoga Sun Salutation to Start Your Day, Hello, Moon! is an accessible and joyful introduction to yoga for kids. The latest from the illustrator of the beloved Good Night Yoga and Good Morning Yoga picture books, Hello, Moon! gives children a great way to connect with their bodies and calm their thoughts as they relax into naptime or bedtime. Author and illustrator Sarah Jane Hinder is a children’s yoga instructor, and kids can actually do the poses or variations on the poses included in the book. They will breathe, stretch, bend, and sway as they follow an adventure to the moon! Hinder’s bright color palette and whimsical illustrations are filled with imagery from space and fun details for kids to find. For parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers, Hello, Moon! offers the perfect introduction to yoga for little ones, through an adventure story that celebrates the Earth and beyond into the night sky. The book includes step-by-step instructions as part of a complete illustrated flow of poses at the back, as well as a brief history of Moon Salutations.
  • Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story

    Mariam Gates, Sarah Jane Hinder

    Board book (Sounds True, Sept. 15, 2020)
    Sounds True’s picture book Good Morning Yoga is beloved by teachers, parents, and especially young yogis. This board book version brings the story and simple poses to the littlest readers. Whether they’re an explorer crossing bridges, a gentle stream flowing downhill, or a brave ski jumper ready to fly, children will enjoy the adventure story that also helps them move their bodies and get ready for the day. The last spread of the book includes instructions for each yoga pose.
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  • Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story

    Mariam Gates, Sarah Jane Hinder

    eBook (Sounds True, April 1, 2015)
    Kids love yoga—and it’s great for them, so much so that the President’s Council has added the practice to the fitness activities in the annual President’s Challenge. For parents and caregivers looking for a fun and effective new routine for bedtime, innovative educator Mariam Gates presents Good Night Yoga, a playful yet wholly practical book for preparing for sleep. This beautifully illustrated, full-color book tells the story of the natural world as it closes down for the night, while teaching children a simple flow of yoga postures inspired by their favorite characters from nature. Moving from “Sun Breath” to “Cloud Gathering” to “Ladybug & Butterfly” and more, readers learn techniques for self-soothing, relaxing the body and mind, focusing attention, and other skills that will support restful sleep and improve overall confidence and well-being.
  • Hello, Moon!: A Yoga Moon Salutation for Bedtime

    Sarah Jane Hinder

    Hardcover (Sounds True, Oct. 27, 2020)
    An illustrated picture book for children that guides them through an end-of-day Moon Salutation yoga flow. Hello, Moon! A Yoga Moon Salutation for Bedtime takes children on a guided Moon Salutation yoga flow that will spark their imaginations and help them wind down at the end of the day. A companion volume to Hello, Sun! A Yoga Sun Salutation to Start Your Day, Hello, Moon! is an accessible and joyful introduction to yoga for kids.The latest from the illustrator of the beloved Good Night Yoga and Good Morning Yoga picture books, Hello, Moon! gives children a great way to connect with their bodies and calm their thoughts as they relax into naptime or bedtime. Author and illustrator Sarah Jane Hinder is a children’s yoga instructor, and kids can actually do the poses or variations on the poses included in the book. They will breathe, stretch, bend, and sway as they follow an adventure to the moon! Hinder’s bright color palette and whimsical illustrations are filled with imagery from space and fun details for kids to find. For parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers, Hello, Moon! offers the perfect introduction to yoga for little ones, through an adventure story that celebrates the Earth and beyond into the night sky. The book includes step-by-step instructions as part of a complete illustrated flow of poses at the back, as well as a brief history of Moon Salutations.
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  • Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story

    Mariam Gates, Sarah Jane Hinder

    eBook (Sounds True, March 1, 2016)
    Yoga helps children learn how to focus, relax, and both self-monitor and self-soothe Good Morning Yoga instills these four skills and more, enabling children to jumpstart the day with energy and excitement—and meet the adventures that come with mindfulness and perspective. Good Night Yoga tells the story of the world retiring for the evening—and a new generation of readers has fallen in love with the relaxing sequences and beautiful pictures that lead them to dreamland. Good Morning Yoga weaves gentle exercises with a heartwarming narrative and wonderful illustrations to empower children to manage the energies that visit throughout the day—from the “fiery volcano” to the “mountain quiet and still. Good Morning Yoga concludes with a visualization for kids to set intentions for the day.
  • Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy

    Mariam Gates, Sarah Jane Hinder

    eBook (Sounds True, Jan. 1, 2019)
    When you're mad or worried or can't wake up in the morning, what can you do? Use the amazing superpower that you already have—breathing. Our newest offering from the bestselling creators of Good Night Yoga teaches kids fun and easy breathing practices based on the proven methods of yoga and mindfulness meditation. Sample practices: When something makes you mad or even feels unfair, try this counting breath and you’ll feel calmer there. Sit up and let your spine grow tall. Take a deep breath in, counting silently 1 . . . 2 . . . 3.Then let your breath out slowly, counting 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. When you go somewhere you’ve never been and you aren’t sure what to do, you can use a dandelion breath to feel more comfortable trying something new. Sit up and let your spine grow tall. Put one hand on your chest. Place your other hand on your belly.Take slow deep breaths and feel your chest and your belly move up and down as the air goes in and out of your body. At night when it’s hard to fall asleep because your mind is busy and your body feels tight, try balloon breath to get relaxed and ready for a good night. Lie down on your back and let your hands rest by your sides, palms up.Inhale through your nose and imagine filling your body with breath like a big balloon.Exhale and blow the air out through your mouth. What color is your balloon?
  • Maiden Voyage: A Titanic Story

    Sarah Jane

    Paperback (Scholastic Press, July 31, 2018)
    Isabella is shocked when her parents book her passage on the incredible Titanic and inform her that she'll be sailing by herself. She is given an envelope and told the contents will explain everything, but she is forbidden from opening it until the boat reaches the U.S.Lucille is worried over her mother's poor health, and her father is always distracted, never around. Left to her own devices, Lucille discovers some dangerous secrets that could tear her family apart.Abby is desperate. She's all her little brother has in the world, and her only hope is start a new life in New York. But the only way to do that is to smuggle her little brother aboard the Titanic and hope they can last the week without him getting caught.Three girls, three different classes on the ship, yet their pasts and futures are more intertwined than they know--and their lives are about to be forever changed over the course of the Titanic's maiden voyage. That is, if they don't all drown in secrets first.
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