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Yoga for little Bears
written and Illustrated by Monica Batiste

Yoga for Little Bears supports the whole child by growing emotional intelligence in mind and body.
Emotional intelligence helps children protect themselves from bullies, soften their approach if they are a bully, and develop strong self-esteem to grow to their highest potential. 
Yoga develops strength and flexibility in mind and body, helping children adopt healthy life-long habits to support a lean and healthy body.
Yoga for Little Bears was shortlisted for the Moreton Bay Innovation awards for its unique combination of Yoga and Emotional Intelligence. Monica has worked in the health industry for over 30 years and teaches yoga with a focus on self-esteem and personal development. Her books have received positive reviews by teachers, parents and health care providers from around the world.

I LOVE this little book! It is pure joy! It’s easy to follow, wonderful drawings and leaves you feeling uplifted!' Jane Todd  editor and lecturer at Sunshine Coast University. 
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Monica studied Creative Writing at Sunshine Coast University, Fine Art with Atelier in Brisbane, and Children’s book illustration and design at Balmoral Art College.
She lives in North Brisbane with her lovely husband Andreas, and between them they have four beautiful daughters, and seven awesome grandchildren.

About the Art work
Paintings are on cotton paper and illustrated in gouache and prismacolor pencils. Each painting was inspired by the author's life, including yoga classes from Suttons beach, and the Redcliffe Botanical gardens.

The line drawings support a child's ability to read visual text.
The simple poetry support the early reader.

'Hi Monica, I love your new book Yoga for Little Bears. The artwork is delightful, very visual.' Jude Clements Australian Yoga Life magazine
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Yoga for Little Bears

A$24.95

Yoga for Little Bears includes chapters on emotional intelligence, the empowering language of the virtues, and innovative yoga poses that reflect the Australian climate.
Each yoga pose has a poem, instructions on how to do each pose and the benefits of each pose including the virtues developed.
The illustrations are bright and fun to inspire children to enjoy movement. 
Yoga develops strength and flexibility in mind and body, helping children adopt healthy life-long habits to support a lean and healthy body.
The emotional intelligence incorporated in this book help children protect themselves from bullies, soften their approach if they are a bully, and develop strong self-esteem to grow to their highest potential. 
The first section of the book is for educators and includes a summary of yoga, and how to support personal development through emotional intelligence, yoga and the language of the virtues.
Buy local at Monica's yoga class, Redcliffe Art Gallery or at Redcliffe Art Society shop

View Monica's interview with Moreton Bay Innovation Awards
Yoga Bear in Moreton Bay Regional Libraries

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National Curriculum
Educators will be pleased that the text fits in with the personal development, and physical education requirements for their classroom. 
Parents and teachers will love the benefits of yoga
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