Little Yoga Book Nook
- Alexandra Salas
- May 18
- 3 min read

Story-Based Yoga Books for Kids
These books incorporate yoga poses into storytelling, encouraging movement while enhancing imagination.
Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story – Mariam Gates A soothing bedtime story that gently leads kids through yoga poses to help them wind down.
You Are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses – Taeeun Yoo A beautifully illustrated book that connects animals and yoga through fun poses and rhymes.
I Am Yoga – Susan Verde, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds Encourages self-expression and calm through yoga-inspired movement.
Yoga Bunny – Brian Russo A sweet story about a bunny who shares yoga with his reluctant friends.
Breathe Like a Bear – Kira Willey Features short mindfulness and breathing practices, perfect for group settings.
Pose Guides & Activity Books
These books introduce yoga poses in an instructional or interactive format with visuals and guidance.
ABC Yoga – Christiane Engel An alphabet-themed book where each letter corresponds to a yoga pose, combining literacy and movement.
Yoga Pretzels: 50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids and Grownups – Tara Guber & Leah Kalish Not a traditional book, but a deck of cards with playful yoga and mindfulness activities.
My First Yoga: Animal Poses – DK Board book for toddlers that introduces poses using simple language and animal visuals.
The Yoga Zoo Adventure: Animal Poses and Games for Little Kids – Helen Purperhart A guide that blends animal yoga poses with creative games and storytelling.
Little Yoga: A Toddler’s First Book of Yoga – Rebecca Whitford Simple, toddler-friendly text and images that introduce basic poses.
Mindfulness & Breathing-Focused Books
Focused on calming techniques and emotional regulation for kids.
Listening to My Body – Gabi Garcia Teaches kids to notice physical sensations and emotions through mindfulness.
Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness, Focus, and Calm – Whitney Stewart An activity card deck ideal for classroom or home mindfulness breaks.
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles – Thich Nhat Hanh Offers a tangible mindfulness practice based on pebble meditation for kids.
Moody Cow Meditates – Kerry Lee MacLean A relatable story about anger and how meditation can help children calm down.
Activity & Coloring Books
Yoga for Children: 200+ Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Meditations for Healthier, Happier, More Resilient Children – Lisa Flynn A comprehensive guide with practical applications and sequences.
Color Me Happy: A Mindfulness Coloring Book for Kids – Lacy Mucklow Combines creativity with mindfulness for emotional well-being.
Kids Yoga Reads for Teachers
Ages 2–5 (Introduction to Yoga & Movement)
Explore a delightful collection of yoga books designed for young children, blending storytelling and playful poses to introduce them to the practice.
"Little Yoga: A Toddler’s First Book of Yoga" by Rebecca Whitford and "My First Yoga: Animal Poses" offer engaging introductions for toddlers. "ABC Yoga" by Christiane Engel creatively combines the alphabet with yoga poses, perfect for ages 4–8. "Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story" by Mariam Gates provides a soothing bedtime routine. "You Are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses" by Taeeun Yoo and "Yoga Bunny" by Brian Russo bring fun and imagination to yoga practice. Finally, "The Yoga Zoo Adventure" by Helen Purperhart invites children on an adventurous journey through yoga. Each book provides unique ways to incorporate yoga into a child’s daily life.
Ages 5–10 (Mindfulness, Breathing & Emotional Regulation)
This books presents a selection of mindfulness and meditation books for children.
"Breathe Like a Bear" by Kira Willey offers exercises to help children practice mindfulness anywhere. "Listening to My Body" by Gabi Garcia helps kids understand their body's sensations and emotions. "Moody Cow Meditates" by Kerry Lee MacLean provides a story about a cow learning to meditate to manage emotions. Lastly, "A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles" by Thich Nhat Hanh introduces a meditation practice using pebbles to cultivate happiness and peace.
Ages 6–12 (Activity & Learning Integration)
The following curated titles provide a focus on yoga and mindfulness for children.
"I Am Yoga" by Susan Verde offers a creative exploration of yoga's calming effects. Whitney Stewart's "Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities" presents practical exercises for enhancing focus and peace. "Yoga Pretzels" by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish introduces 50 engaging yoga activities. Lastly, Lisa Flynn's "Yoga for Children" provides a comprehensive guide to breathing exercises and meditations designed for young practitioners. Each resource includes a link for further exploration or purchase.