In rhyming text, the author encourages children to explore the different ways to "pause just for you, to stop and notice what you feel, think, and do"--the "pausabilities" of the title. Take a breath, listen to silence, slow down, feel the sun and wind, create art, smile. A note to caregivers describes mindfulness and how to encourage and model mindfulness for their children. ( )

Children (and adults) live in a fast-paced, demanding and stressful world. It is often difficult to slow-down our children's minds and bodies. This book was written to teach children to take a pause in their lives, to stop activity, to understand quiet time, and to think about what they are doing and where they are going

A wonderful book to share when needing to center oneself. It is teaching the art of calming yourself and valueing quiteness. The pictures are a good way to show what calming yourself looks like.

Source: Pierce College Library

Part of my unit. For destressing. Easy to read. Used for students with emotional issues.