• Age: 5 to 12
• Grade: k to 7

Zachary wakes up feeling worried. His tummy flippity-flops. His heart drums fast. What if today’s spelling test is too hard? What if he’s too nervous to give his book report? Together with his mother, he learns about the power of mindfulness and uses 6 mindfulness tools to find peace and happiness in the precious present moment.

Awards:
Winner. Bronze Medal. 2017 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award.

Trina Markusson is a teacher/speaker who loves to share the gift of living in the present moment with children and adults alike. She lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada with her three sons and husband. When she isn’t in her classroom, Trina enjoys playing outside, biking, sitting in nature, visiting family and cheering on her sons in football. Trina is grateful for all the worries and challenges that have come her way because they have helped her to discover mindfulness. She can be reached through her website www.presentmomentliving.ca

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James Hearne is an artist who loves illustrating books for children. He lives with his patient and amazing wife Paula and two beautiful daughters, Mikayla and Vicky, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He wonders how he got so lucky. James can be reached through his website www.jameshearnedesign.com

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