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A Little Peace of Stillness Ellie lives with her mum and little brother Darcy, who challenges both of them with his behaviour. During a visit to a farm, Ellie and her family are introduced to two horses and their carer, and discover something that has the potential to change all of their lives. A single-parent family escapes the stresses at home and everyday life during a visit to a farm where they discover a deeper peace than they had expected.Being truly present and mindful in nature assists mother and children in releasing anxiety and experiencing some moments of emotional regulation and inner peace. They develop a new appreciation for what is around them and of each other. On their return, they are able to apply those insights to old persistent issues at home and at school.

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'A sensitively crafted story which shows children how to find calm and stillness through connection to the here and now. I see this book as a valuable teaching tool for parents and teachers to help children to learn to find stillness and calm. This will enable them to better manage their emotions of stress, anger and anxiety and therefore make better decisions. A very positive step towards happier, more resilient children.' Mary Chandler Meditation Teacher, retired Psychologist and Primary Teacher ' Lee Anton-Hem invites the young reader to think beyond their habitual ways of being, behaving and living in this story - to awaken to the realm of wisdom found in nature and animals. Beautifully chosen words in the story open young minds to connect to deeper meaning and profound life lessons: to be fully aware in the present moment, to actively sense, listen and notice what truly matters. ..' Lee skillfully weaves these lessons into the everyday life of the young characters in the story, as they reframe and re-experience life with a new-found awareness ... in a joyful, positive way! Janet Etty-Leal Mindfulness Educator 'A brilliant snapshot of the daily struggles a young sister and a single mother have with a younger brother who continually distracts them with his erratic behaviour.' 'Experiencing peacefulness and its effect on human functioning is the core of this lovely story. It is cleverly done by Lee and shows the reader a way to reduce the destructive effect of distractions by seeking calmness to clear away 'neural clatter' and better focus on what next to do.' Graham D Dodd PhD Director Tri-Skills Fellow & Life Member of ACHPER Winner National Individual Carrick Award for University Teaching

'A sensitively crafted story which shows children how to find calm and stillness through connection to the here and now. I see this book as a valuable teaching tool for parents and teachers to help children to learn to find stillness and calm. This will enable them to better manage their emotions of stress, anger and anxiety and therefore make better decisions. A very positive step towards happier, more resilient children.' Mary Chandler Meditation Teacher, retired Psychologist and Primary Teacher ' Lee Anton-Hem invites the young reader to think beyond their habitual ways of being, behaving and living in this story - to awaken to the realm of wisdom found in nature and animals. Beautifully chosen words in the story open young minds to connect to deeper meaning and profound life lessons: to be fully aware in the present moment, to actively sense, listen and notice what truly matters. ..' Lee skillfully weaves these lessons into the everyday life of the young characters in the story, as they reframe and re-experience life with a new-found awareness ... in a joyful, positive way! Janet Etty-Leal Mindfulness Educator 'A brilliant snapshot of the daily struggles a young sister and a single mother have with a younger brother who continually distracts them with his erratic behaviour.' 'Experiencing peacefulness and its effect on human functioning is the core of this lovely story. It is cleverly done by Lee and shows the reader a way to reduce the destructive effect of distractions by seeking calmness to clear away 'neural clatter' and better focus on what next to do.' Graham D Dodd PhD Director Tri-Skills Fellow & Life Member of ACHPER Winner National Individual Carrick Award for University Teaching

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Lee is a passionate educator with over 30 years of experience specialising in health, physical education and well-being. Lee currently lectures at universities and teaches in schools.When not teaching, she loves to spend her time being with her horses, dogs and other animals.Lee has written many educational resources and co-authored award-winning books.In 2008, Lee was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation for: Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. Kath is an illustrator, writer and children's book designer. She's also the person behind Little Green Elephant Books, a children's publisher who make books for children about empathy. She lives in Devon, UK with her family, three cats and a naughty spaniel. For more information, please check out her website: www.kathgrimshaw.co.uk or www.littlegreenelephantbooks.co.uk

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