Crocodile breath, butterfly breath, dolphin breath…
Pick the breath you need now!

Young children, as they develop, experience constant changes in their bodies and minds.
So it is difficult to accurately understand and accept your own feelings and emotions at every moment.
I'm having a hard time figuring out why I'm angry, why I'm afraid, and how to deal with these different emotions.
For these children, deep breathing can be a very effective problem-solving tool.
Because deep breathing calms your body and mind, and allows you to clearly recognize and accept your emotions.
But how can we teach deep breathing at children's eye level? This book provides the answer.
You can learn deep breathing easily and naturally as if you were playing a game by drawing images in your head in the order of the Roman alphabet.
26 breathing techniques that arouse curiosity just by hearing their names, such as 'crocodile breath', 'butterfly breath', and 'dolphin breath', are expressed in pretty pictures.
This is a playbook and practical book that can be used anywhere there are children, including at home and at school.

If you breathe in and out slowly and deeply,
Let all the anxiety and worry in your heart disappear far away!

There are many benefits to deep breathing.
First, breathe in and out slowly, and your breathing will naturally slow down and your pulse will stabilize.
Your body will be comfortably relaxed.
When your body relaxes, your mind also becomes relaxed, and your worries and stress disappear.
This will reduce tantrums and frustrations, and help you sleep better at night.
If you focus your mind on your inhalation and exhalation repeatedly, your concentration will gradually improve.
Above all, the greatest benefit of deep breathing is that it helps children develop a positive and hopeful attitude.
Young children, just beginning to experience the world, experience anxiety and stress as much as they experience anticipation and joy.
Sometimes we get frustrated and overwhelmed by the unexpected.
When you do that, you will find that just taking a few deep breaths slowly can change the situation (your mind).
You learn that you can change anything, and that you can do it on your own.

There are infinite shapes of breath in the world.
Breathe, remembering your own breath!

This book contains 26 illustrations and breathing techniques, one on each page, in Roman alphabetical order.
You can follow along in order, or you can look through the whole thing and then do whatever you want first.
If there is a method that your child particularly enjoys and likes, it's okay to do it over and over again.
The important thing is that your child finds deep breathing enjoyable and adopts it as a lifestyle habit.
It's also a good idea to set aside a specific time each day, such as before going to bed or when you wake up in the morning, and practice consistently.
And once you're somewhat comfortable with deep breathing, you can try applying the book's content.
For example, why not choose a favorite animal or object, or something familiar to your child, close your eyes, imagine it, and breathe in it? By thinking of the precious things around you and imagining yourself breathing with them, your child's ability to connect with the world and empathize will grow rapidly.

Translator's Note

What kind of breathing is best when you're angry? When you're scared and need courage? When you're calming a confused mind? When you need to focus on your studies?
As soon as I saw the book, I thought, 'This is the book I need at the right time.'
We take deep breaths when we feel anxious or angry.
That's because we know all too well the effect breathing has on the body and mind.
But for children, a deep breath is often just an adult sigh.
So, I was always thinking about how to effectively convey the message in the child psychology treatment field.
Crocodile breath, butterfly breath, dolphin breath… Just hearing the names conveys the image and meaning of breathing in a delicate and powerful way.
Flip through the picture book with your child and choose 'Breath'.
A variety of interesting breaths unfold before your eyes.
You will be able to better control your mind by breathing with picture books.
Help your child grow into a focused, mindful, and aware person.
From 'crocodile breath' to 'sleep breath', be sure to experience the power of calm and powerful mindful breathing.
It would be great if every household had a copy of this book as a 'mental first aid kit' necessary for raising children.

_ Lee Im-sook (Director of the Clear Forest Children and Youth Counseling Center)