Today [Large Print]

By: Lodhi, Hayley

Today - A Mindfulness, Diversity & Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book for Kids

Today is a meaningful children's picture book that introduces mindfulness, diversity, inclusion, and social emotional learning (SEL) in a way young readers can understand. Through simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this story encourages children to slow down, notice their thoughts, and appreciate the moment around them - today.

Perfect for families, classrooms, and libraries, Today helps children explore important SEL skills like empathy, kindness, acceptance, and emotional awareness while celebrating the beauty of human differences.

A Children's Book About Mindfulness

Each page gently introduces mindfulness practices for kids, helping children:

Calm busy thoughtsFocus on the present momentNotice their feelings and surroundingsPractice kindness and empathyAppreciate everyday experiences

These simple ideas support social emotional learning (SEL) and help children develop emotional awareness and self-regulation.

A Children's Book Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion

Today highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion through thoughtful illustrations that represent children from many backgrounds and abilities.

Young readers may see:

Different cultures and religionsDiverse racial and ethnic backgroundsChildren with glasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs, or prosthetics and moreA wide range of skin tones, hair types, and identities

This representation helps children feel seen, valued, and included, while encouraging conversations about acceptance and understanding.

Perfect For

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessonsMindfulness books for kidsDiversity and inclusion discussionsClassroom read-aloudsSchool counselors and educatorsParents raising kind and empathetic children

Today is a thoughtful SEL children's book about mindfulness, diversity, and inclusion, helping young readers pause, breathe, and appreciate the moment they are living in right now.

Because sometimes the most important moment...

is Today.

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• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BT6RD3YH
• ISBN13: 9798987559901
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Pebble Beach Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3