Books published by publisher Mindstir Media

Breathe in. Breathe out. We use our breath all day, every day. Imagine if, as a small child, you were taught different breathing strategies to help you proceed through your days - strategies to have by your side to get you thriving through the toughest of times! And She Said Breathe is a picture book taking the reader through a day in the life of a six year old girl - Sophie. Over the course of Sophie's day she is faced with many challenges and to each one, she responds with a different type of breathing. Each breathing technique impacts her brain and body in different ways and elicits unique and beneficial responses. In addition to the story, readers can access a free downloadable guide which explains to parents, teachers and adults, the neurological benefits of the practices and how to further incorporate these techniques into children's lives.

Many people, and maybe… Michael’s favorite summer pass time is fishing. While Michael is staying at his grandparent’s cabin, he wishes to go fishing with his grandpa. Grandpa is eager to teach and spend some special time with his grandson. See if Michael enjoys his time on Grandpas boat. Read, Fishing in Grandpa’s Boat, to share in their special time spent together.

The Robot & The Ballerina is an adventurous and playful story about a little girl named Belle. Belle is a bright, fun, and bold girl. She loves to dress as a ballerina who pirouettes and chassés her way through her everyday life and adventures. One morning when she wakes up early and wanders around the house to see what fun she can stumble upon. She finds a box and her imagination runs wild.

"A dazzling story to help children recognize the magic of fatherhood." --Independent Book ReviewFatherhood is amazing. With gentle charm, award-winning author J.J. Hebert captures the everyday magic of being a daddy. Easily relatable text and bright illustrations make this the perfect book to snuggle up and read with your little one. And who knows? They might decide you're a wizard, too!

"A dazzling story to help children recognize the magic of fatherhood." --Independent Book Review"This book is a grand selection for story hour, but it's also written at a level that will allow new readers to read and enjoy it on their own. My Daddy Might Be A Wizard is most highly recommended." --Readers' Favorite, 5 StarsFatherhood is amazing. With gentle charm, award-winning author J.J. Hebert captures the everyday magic of being a daddy. Easily relatable text and bright illustrations make this the perfect book to snuggle up and read with your little one. And who knows? They might decide you're a wizard, too!

Enter a magical world where corn grows as high as the clouds and salt can be worth more than gold. A world where a mile beneath the earth live wondrous, iridescent little creatures, happily working and playing. Completely unaware that someone "upside" is plotting to take it all away from them!In this magical world, you meet wonderful characters.Tom, the farmer who hopes to feed the world with his Ubercorn.Tom's wife and son, who sometimes get left behind as he works.Mr. Withers, the greedy town banker, who wants everything Tom has and will stop at nothing to get it.Tom's Dad, Pappy, who Tom has been angry with for years, but is more like him than he realizes!Like the Magical Mine Moppets, Tom's family will lose everything if they don't find a way to defeat the evil Mr. Withers, but they must learn that family and love are the only things that can destroy evil. Join us in a breathtaking, wide-eyed adventure into a land that you'll cherish.RECOMMENDED by the US Review of Books:The magical mine creatures will no doubt fascinate children. Older readers may well be reminded of the Munchkins from The Wizard Of Oz. Plus Jimmy's bug pal may well have parents reliving their own moments with Walt Disney's Jiminy Cricket ... Morals are abound in Blocker's book. The virtues of honesty, loyalty, friendship, and belief in one another take center stage with the all-encompassing value of love. His is a story meant to teach as well as entertain ... For both the young and the young at heart, Treasure Of The Magical Mine Moppets is a fun and family-friendly adventure.

"A sweet and simple story about a cat that discovers the enduring meaning of love in her relationship with the moon that remains deep in her heart, even when that very same moon is hidden from her view." - Patrice Karst bestselling author of THE INVISIBLE STRING"Poignant, charming, utterly captivating. Children will fall in love with Cromwell the cat and her bond with the moon. Jennifer Lea Reynolds has written what ought to become a classic in children's literature." - Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., board-certified child, adult psychiatrist and thought leader who founded the Hallowell CentersTHE CAT WHO LOVED THE MOON offers a heartfelt message of comfort during times of loss and change. Cromwell, a calico cat, is delighted that her shapes and patterns mimic stages of the moon. She loves their bond and the similarities they share, but one day, the moon silently slips away. Cromwell searches for the moon everywhere. What unfolds is a gentle lesson about love, loss, and the beauty of lasting memories.

MONARCH BUDDIES Munch-A-Bunch of Milkweed is a dynamic educational tool and children’s story that delivers full color photos, scientific facts and the complete monarch life cycle. Milkweed is NOT just another weed - it is the host plant for the “munching machine” monarch caterpillars! The story celebrates the caterpillar antics of “buddies” Max and Maisy, inspired by their mentor, Montgomery, as they share friendship and life cycle change. Soon they will have WINGS ... Beautiful WINGS! They GLIDE and SOAR to the skies, but the ending leaves them with a lasting impression of man’s effect upon the environment. Hopefully, this story will be a constant reminder of the importance of Milkweed. The monarch’s future is in our hands!

Oh Mylanta! They Said, "There's No Santa!" is sure to become a bedtime Christmas classic! Whether you want a wholesome, loving Christmas tale, or you actually have a child struggling with the idea of Santa's existence, this well-crafted rhyme will be the perfect fit. Every kid goes through the process of discovering the truth about the world around them, and this story gets to the root of what Christmas is all about... love. Oh Mylanta! They Said, "There's No Santa!" is a bedtime story that will be passed down through the generations - spreading the message of love.

20th Anniversary Special Edition! Over 100 extraordinary photographs and a new Curriculum Guide a dynamic teaching tool for educators and workshops! Children and adults experience the complete Life Cycle from munching caterpillars to soaring butterflies, Preservation of the Milkweed Habitat, Plant and Seed Resource Links, the 3000-mile Mighty Migration, Raise & Release, Butterfly "Waystation" Gardening, exciting crafts for kids, and MORE! "The most unique book of its kind" "No other book offers the same wealth of related activities." - School Library Journal It is ageless, enticing readers of all ages! "If there is a better book for children about butterflies, we haven't seen it." - National Parenting Center