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Mindfulness (Baby's Big World)

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book2020

82%

WISE Score

4.8

Amazon

A 'starter kit' for emotional regulation that’s mostly about looking at pretty pictures and taking a breath before the next block tower falls.

Mindfulness (Baby's Big World)

book

2020

82%

WISE Score

4.8

Amazon

A 'starter kit' for emotional regulation that’s mostly about looking at pretty pictures and taking a breath before the next block tower falls.

4.8

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Screenwise Verdict

Mindfulness (Baby's Big World) is part of that modern wave of books trying to explain big adult concepts to people who still wear diapers. It’s sweet, it’s safe, and the illustrations by Alex Fabrizio are solid.

It’s not going to magically cure a tantrum in the middle of Target, but it’s a nice way to introduce the vocabulary of 'being present' before they’re old enough to get sucked into a tablet. It’s a 'good-to-have' for the nursery shelf, even if the baby is mostly just interested in the way the cardboard tastes.

Age Fit

This is strictly for the 0-3 crowd. It’s a board book designed for small hands and short attention spans. Anyone over 4 will find it way too simple.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It is entirely focused on calm, presence, and emotional regulation. There is zero conflict, just gentle guidance on noticing the world.

Imaginative

While it encourages kids to use their senses in new ways, it's a concept book rather than a creative story. It's more about observation than invention.

Safe

100

It's a board book for babies. Unless they get a paper cut or try to eat the spine, there are no safety risks here.

Enriching

Teaching the 'pause' button to a human who is still learning how to use their hands is a huge developmental win. It builds early emotional intelligence.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Normalizes the idea of 'checking in' with your body at a very early age.
The art is simple and high-contrast enough to hold a baby's drifting attention.
It's short. You can finish it in 90 seconds, which is the exact lifespan of a toddler's patience.
Gives parents a script for calming down that isn't just 'please stop screaming.'

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What to Watch For

It’s a concept book, not a story. If your kid wants a plot with a beginning, middle, and end, they will be disappointed.
The concept of 'mindfulness' is pretty abstract for a one-year-old, so don't expect them to actually meditate.

Conversation Starters

"What is one thing you can hear right now?"
"Can we take a big 'balloon breath' together?"
"How does your tummy feel when you're happy?"

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