Synopses & Reviews
On an otherwise ordinary day, Elliot discovers something extraordinary: the power of mindfulness. When he asks his neighbor Carmen for a snack, he's at first disappointed when she hands him an apple - he wanted candy! But when encouraged to carefully and attentively look, feel, smell, taste, and even listen to the apple, Elliot discovers that this apple is not ordinary at all.
Lushly and humorously illustrated, No Ordinary Apple makes a traditional technique for training mindfulness a fun and enjoyable way for children to learn to slow down and appreciate even the simplest things.
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With humor and a light touch,
No Ordinary Apple takes us cheerfully through the exercise of eating an apple mindfully, using each of our five senses, one by one, leaving readers wanting to try it themselves! Marlowe has given parents and teachers a fun way to introduce the practice of mindful eatinga practice that might help eating disorders of all kinds, and will help children slow down and fully enjoy their apples!” Kerry Lee MacLean, author of
Moody Cow MeditatesDeliciously fun to read.” Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness
No Ordinary Apple is a book that changes lives. Take a bite and taste how good it is yourself.” Daniel Rechtschaffen, founding director of the Mindful education Institute
Written for kids, but equally as appealing to adults, this is no ordinary book about mindful eating.” Deborah Schoeberlein, author of Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness
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'"With humor and a light touch, Marlowe has given parents and teachers a fun way to introduce the practice of mindful eating."
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Parents will appreciate the call to slow down and pay attention, advice thats good for a lifetime. For children, the book will open new perspectives on the fruit of knowledge.”
Publishers WeeklyIllustrates the fact that we can all learn how to eat more mindfullyno matter what age you are at or which foods you love to eat!”Susan Albers, psychologist and author of Eating Mindfully
A greatly needed book, indispensable for those of us who teach mindfulness to children. I'll be keeping three copies on hand: one for my kids and two for lending.”Sumi Loundon Kim, author of Blue Jean Buddha and founder of Buddhist Families of Durham
Sarah and Philip show us how, with a simple shift in perspective, something as ordinary as eating an apple can be transformed into an extraordinary experience.”Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child
"With humor and a light touch, No Ordinary Apple takes us cheerfully through the exercise of eating an apple mindfully, using each of our five senses, one by one, leaving readers wanting to try it themselves! Marlowe has given parents and teachers a fun way to introduce the practice of mindful eating - a practice that will undoubtedly prevent eating disorders of all kinds, and will help children slow down and fully enjoy their apples!"Kerry Lee MacLean, author of Moody Cow Meditates
Deliciously fun to read.”Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness
It is a book than changes lives. Take a bite and taste how good it is yourself.”Daniel Rechtschaffen, founding director of the Mindful Education Institute
This delightful book brings the playful curiosity of mindfulness and mindful eating to life so vividly my mouth was watering.”Dr. Amy Saltzman, founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education
All kids (and their parents) need to read this book!”Heather A. Wheeler, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
A wonderful and valuable addition to my library of childrens books promoting resilience.”Dr. M. Lee Freedman M.D., Child and Family Psychiatrist
A wonderful story that shows how much more we can experience by bringing an attitude of curiosity to even the most common of activities.”Heidi Bornstein, co-creator of the Yoda-Yoga Program for kids and The Mindful Edge® Stress Reduction and Life Strategies program
Wonderful! I read it to my daughter and she asked for an apple! And then wanted me to read it to her again!”Frank Jude Boccio, author of Mindfulness Yoga
Tasty and nutritious.”Melissa Myozen Blacker, coeditor of The Book of Mu
Written for kids, but equally as appealing to adults, this is a no ordinary book about mindful eating.”Deborah Schoberlein, author of Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness
A deliciously extraordinary way to live an ordinary day.”Lauren Alderfer, author of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda
A delightful invitation for kids (and parents) to appreciate the wonder of whatever we are eating.”David Rynick author of This Truth Never Fails
What a gift to have this book available!”Linda Lantieri, author of Building Emotional Intelligence
What a delightful offeringa story that re-enchants the simple act of eating wholesome food.”Betsy Rose, founding teacher in the Family Practice Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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"Parents will appreciate the call to slow down and pay attention, advice that's good for a lifetime. For children, the book will open new perspectives on the fruit of knowledge."
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"Illustrates the fact that we can all learn how to eat more mindfully--no matter what age you are at or which foods you love to eat!"
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"Sarah and Philip show us how, with a simple shift in perspective, something as ordinary as eating an apple can be transformed into an extraordinary experience."
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"With humor and a light touch, No Ordinary Apple takes us cheerfully through the exercise of eating an apple mindfully, using each of our five senses, one by one, leaving readers wanting to try it themselves!--"
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"Deliciously fun to read."
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"It is a book than changes lives. Take a bite and taste how good it is yourself."
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"This delightful book brings the playful curiosity of mindfulness and mindful eating to life so vividly my mouth was watering."
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"Wonderful! I read it to my daughter and she asked for an apple! And then wanted me to read it to her again!"
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"Written for kids, but equally as appealing to adults, this is a no ordinary book about mindful eating."
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Parents will appreciate the call to slow down and pay attention, advice thats good for a lifetime. For children, the book will open new perspectives on the fruit of knowledge.”
Publishers WeeklyIllustrates the fact that we can all learn how to eat more mindfullyno matter what age you are at or which foods you love to eat!”Susan Albers, psychologist and author of Eating Mindfully
Sarah and Philip show us how, with a simple shift in perspective, something as ordinary as eating an apple can be transformed into an extraordinary experience.”Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child
With humor and a light touch, No Ordinary Apple takes us cheerfully through the exercise of eating an apple mindfully, using each of our five senses, one by one, leaving readers wanting to try it themselves!”Kerry Lee MacLean, author of Moody Cow Meditates
Deliciously fun to read.”Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness
It is a book than changes lives. Take a bite and taste how good it is yourself.”Daniel Rechtschaffen, founding director of the Mindful Education Institute
This delightful book brings the playful curiosity of mindfulness and mindful eating to life so vividly my mouth was watering.”Dr. Amy Saltzman, founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education
Wonderful! I read it to my daughter and she asked for an apple! And then wanted me to read it to her again!”Frank Jude Boccio, author of Mindfulness Yoga
Written for kids, but equally as appealing to adults, this is a no ordinary book about mindful eating.”Deborah Schoberlein, author of Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness
About the Author
Sara Marlowe is a musician, clinical social worker, and university lecturer. She has been meditating for many years and takes delight in sharing mindfulness with children, youth, and families. She lives in Toronto with her husband, son, and two cats. She can be found online at saramarlowe.wordpress.com and <>.Phil Pascuzzo is an artist and designer living in Albany, New York. He's designed countless book covers, and provided illustrations for No Ordinary Apple.