Om Child: I Am Kind: Ahimsa, Compassion, and Community

by Lisa Edwards, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)

Yoga has many benefits as an ancient Indian mind-and-body practice, and it’s never too early to start your little one!

I Am Kind: A Gentle Introduction to Compassion and Empathy explores ahimsa, or nonviolence, and shows children how to practice compassion and gratefulness in their daily lives to themselves, to others, and to the world. This practice is focused on the key preschool concept of being polite—knowing when to say thank you and I'm sorry.

About Om Child: This calm and colorful series features kids from all backgrounds enjoying yoga and teaches readers about mindfulness and philosophy, which is often neglected in order to focus on teaching poses. 

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

18 pages, Board Book

Published August 31, 2021

About the author

Lisa Edwards is a former publisher (Scholastic, Templar) who is now a writer, editor, agent and yoga teacher.

She grew up in North Wales, but has lived mostly in southeast England. She now lives in London but is planning to return to Wales.

She is currently writing sequel to her memoirs, Cheat Play Live and Dark Horses Ride, which will complete the trilogy. The book is called: Freedom to Roam and will be about being a digital nomad in her fifties.

Reviews

[Ad Astra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really like the Om child series. Let's talk about how I also need these fundamental reminders on how to be a good person.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good message and learning. The illustrations are also good.

[Jenae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool that it has some sanscrit in it!