Oscar the Mindful Crocodile

By Mark Shiell

Oscar is small and quiet.

But he discovers something simple: noticing.

He can notice what he sees, what he hears, and what he feels. And as he begins to pay attention in this way, something changes. The feelings that once seemed confusing start to become clearer.

In this beautifully illustrated Australian picture book, children are gently introduced to practical mindfulness skills that support calm, focus, and emotional awareness. Through Oscar's discoveries, young readers learn that experiences can be explored in smaller parts - pictures in the mind, words inside, and sensations in the body.

These simple insights help children understand that attention is something they can develop and practise.

Alongside the story, guided reflections and QR-linked practice videos invite children (and the adults reading with them) to explore the same skills in everyday life.

Drawing on the research-informed Unified Mindfulness system, this story offers a warm and practical introduction to noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations with greater clarity and steadiness.

Oscar the Mindful Crocodile is the first book in the Oscar the Mindful Crocodile series and is suitable for shared reading at home or for social-emotional learning in classrooms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764578325
• ISBN13: 9781764578325
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Aussie Meditation Publications
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5