The Yoga Game by the Sea
Illustrated by Denise Holmes
The first book in The Yoga Game series invites children of all ages to feel the waves of their breath, to connect with the joy of a diving dolphin and to discover the magic of nature. Play with the words, guess the riddles and enjoy an actual yoga practice – down by the sea. Entertaining rhymes, enchanting riddles and whimsical illustrations create a rich, multi-layered experience.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2015/16 Chocolate Lily Award nominee
- selected by the Vancouver Public Library for the ‘Reading Lights’ program
- selected for Best Books for Kids and Teens in Canada
Praise:
“This delightful book on yoga builds community. Readers are presented with a brief riddle of a different yoga stance, paired with a charming image of a children acting out the pose. For instance, the author writes, “Sleek and graceful in the sea,/on land I flop more awkwardly./Smooth and round with flippered feet./Think if all the fish I eat” to describe a seal pose. The book emphasizes critically thinking while encouraging calmness, inner and outer poise, and flexibility. Young and old readers alike will enjoy this selection. Children will be captivated by the varying sentence structure and the twist of words, as they learn to honor the spirit in themselves and in others. Namaste.” –School Library Journal. Tracey Wong, P.S. 54/Fordham Bedford Academy, Bronx, NY
“Delightful…This book gives children and their adults, be it parents and other family members or teachers and other adults or teens in their lives, a chance to have fun together while learning valuable lessons in yoga.” –CM Magazine, 4/4 stars review!
“A first class exploration in play, imagination, and young practice of yoga.” –Children’s Bookwatch
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