Orlaith O'Sullivan is a mindfulness educator, poet, and writer whose work has been shortlisted for the William Trevor International Short Story Competition and the J. G. Farrell Award. She is the winner of the Fish-Knife Award for Crime and The Stinging Fly Prize. She holds a PhD in Renaissance English literature and has taught widely, from Beowulf to feminist science fiction. On the mindfulness and SEL side, Orlaith O'Sullivan is a founding member of the Community of Contemplative Education, Mind & Life Europe's group to cultivate human flourishing through education, which offers research, evidence-base, and overviews to deepen our understanding of what works and how. O'Sullivan is the International Coordinator of Wake Up Schools, the award-winning grassroots organization for mindfulness in education. She lives in Dublin, Ireland. Tika & Tata are sisters from Georgia with a passion for drawing since childhood. Their illustration style is versatile and includes many different techniques that include messages and feelings that they want to express through their work. They love to draw nature, animals, and plants in various colors and styles.
"A beautiful, touching, heartfelt book that helps children and
grown-ups find and grow the good inside themselves and others.
Through charming rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, readers learn
simple, powerful ways to become happier, calmer, and kinder-all
backed up by modern brain science."
-Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical
Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
"A sweet book people of all ages can learn and grow from, from one
of the best mindfulness and compassion for children educators."
-Christopher Willard, author of Alphabreaths and
President of the Mindfulness in Education Network
"A beautifully illustrated story that reminds us of our 'flower
power.' Discover the essence of flower watering, one of Thich Nhat
Hanh's most essential practices. Within this story lies the power
to help everyone grow into their very best self."
-Gail Silver, author of Anh's Anger and Where Did
Poppy Go?
"Orlaith's book offers just the kind of healing needed by so many
young people today: caring for others and for oneself."
-Richard Brady, MS, Founder of the Mindfulness in Education
Network
"With a wand of gentleness and a sword of insight, Dr. Orlaith
O'Sullivan offers a beautiful, poetic, and deeply meaningful book
for children of all ages. The wisdom found on each page will
resonate with any parent and child and will reverberate long after
reading. Be prepared to boost your well-being and your child's
while learning a lifelong skill."
-Dr. Ryan Niemiec, bestselling co-author of The Power of
Character Strengths and Education director of the VIA Institute
on Character
"This charming story about tending to others, and remembering to
tend to ourselves, reminds the reader to send out kindness to
others whenever we can."
-Andrew Jordan Nance, author of Puppy Mind and Mindful
Arts in the Classroom
"A beautiful, heartfelt story
in the form of a poem. The practice of flower watering in this book
would be a great addition for reading in classrooms or at
home."
-Dr. Helen Maffini, Director of MindBE
Education
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