Violet: 7

Violet dreams of becoming an amazing gymnast (or a ninja... or a princess).At home, Violet is full of ideas. She leaps, spins, practises routines and dreams of becoming a champion aerial gymnast.But when the moment comes to leap for real, difficult feelings appear.Then Violet discovers that her hero, champion gymnast Piper, knows those feelings too.With Piper's help, Violet learns something important: being brave doesn't mean making fear disappear. She can notice what she is feeling, allow it to be there, and still take the leap.Violet is a warm and beautifully illustrated Australian story about courage, difficult feelings and learning to meet life's challenging moments with greater openness.Underneath the story are attentional skills drawn from the Unified Mindfulness System, gently introducing children to ways of working with their own experience. QR-linked mindfulness practice videos allow parents, teachers and children to explore these skills together at home or in the classroom.Part of the Oscar the Mindful Crocodile Series, Violet combines an engaging story with practical mindfulness skills children can carry into everyday life.A story to read today. Skills for a lifetime.Recommended for ages 4-9 (and the adults who read with them).