The Marvelous Now
(The Magical Yet #3)

From the creator of The Magical Yet and The Curious Why comes another uplifting story about resilience and mindfulness. Using gentle rhyming text, DiTerlizzi introduces young readers to the Marvelous Now, a small blue creature that helps turn a bad day around through simple calming exercises. "No need to think of next week or next year. What matters most to the Now is right here." As the main character struggles through a day where everything seems to go wrong, this book offers tools to reset emotions and find inner calm. Readers are encouraged to explore creative outlets like art, origami, music, and yoga as ways to cultivate mindfulness. While many picture books address this theme, this one stands out by providing concrete, relatable strategies for emotional regulation; it's perfect for young readers navigating their own tough moments. Goméz's vibrant illustrations bring warmth and inclusivity, celebrating diverse children and adults with expressive artwork. VERDICT A strong addition to mindfulness-themed picture books, this engaging and accessible title is highly recommended for all collections.

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Now’s the time to pick up this primer on mindfulness.

The reassuring rhymes gives readers effective strategies for "keeping your cool!"; the digital art contrasts gray clouds of stress with soothing, colorful flower trails.