A little wordy for a picture book, but the illustrations are VERY adorable and I don't think there are very many similar books introducing this concept for children.

I truly enjoyed the centered mindfulness that envelops this book. The text simplifies what can be a difficult topic for children and even adults to grasp. It did a wonderful job describing meditation in a clear and understandable way. I also loved the illustrations, they were bright and colorful and invoked a perfect amount of "om". I would for recommend this to friends and family in my life with children and I know they would like it very much.

Finding Om is a beautifully illustrated book about mindfulness. While mindfulness and om are tough concepts to wrap your head around, even as an adult, this book breaks it down well. The narrative attached will make it easier for children to conceptualize as well. I loved the gorgeous illustrations, and the diversity in characters included in this book. This is definitely a good one to have in home libraries.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* I REALLY loved the art in this book! her hair is just too cute! I read this book because I was just curious about it and its not really my cup of tea bc Its kinda lengthy for younger kids but great for kids over 7 imo

This was so adorable. The illustrations were so beautiful I was in awe the whole time. I loved that this was about a little girl discovering mediation and bonding with her grandpa. This was so wonderful to read, I loved every part.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for sending me a free copy of this book.

Finding Om is a beautiful way to explain the power of Om as a mantra and its connection to ourselves and the Universe. This book will surely help children learn to meditate and see the peace and wonder this practice can inspire.”

It helps you increase your concentration and memory .It is also good for health.


This mantra also takes us to the cultural heritage we inherit from our ancestors.

This book is fantastic! It is a great book about the meaning of OM. The illustrations are beautiful. I love the information it provides about being one with self and the meaning of OM. I would use this for a cool down or a break to get the students settled. I would also recommend it to the school counselor to help student who may need help with finding their center and relaxing. This is a book i would recommend for k-5 cassrooms.

This was a beautiful way to teach children about mindfulness and how to take time out. I really enjoyed the topics it covered and took the message away myself and hope my child will too!

Finding Om is a beautiful way to introduce another culture to children 5+. It’s the perfect bedtime story that begins teaching about mindfulness and meditation.

Anu learns about the mantra OM from her Appuppa, grandfather. It’s a fun exploration of one mantra used in meditation. Anu is presented as this beautifully inquisitive Indian African girl. Dr. Bismark gives us a glimpse into a multi-cultural families practices in a fun way all children can enjoy. She also has a magical way of passing Anu’s inquisitiveness to the reader from the beginning. In conjunction with Morgan Huff’s vibrant illustrations, papers, as well as children, are sure to love this story. A magnificent introduction to connecting with nature and living in the moment.

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This book was such a nice way to be introduced to meditation! Since it is not a practice in my own religion my understanding of it has always been lacking and this was a nice cute way to make everything fit together.

Free digital arc for a review. This book was very cute and very short. I found the illustrations to be beautiful. If you are trying to teach your young child about meditation and mindfulness I would definetly recommend this book.

This is a perfect book for children and would serve as a good reminder for adults as well. It teaches children about mindfulness and overcoming anxiety. A perfect story with beautiful illustrations.

This book was absolutely adorable! I loved how it teaches kids to find their inner peace and how to explore being present in the moment. It explores what it means to be mindful, how children can explore this from a young age, and how it's okay for your mind to wander but when you notice it, you bring it back to silence. It also shows a family of color which I really loved!

This book is centered on a girl who discovers meditation and mindfulness by learning plenty from her grandfather's use of Om. The illustrations are amazing. I've never encountered a picture book like this, so it's definitely unique. I read this via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

What a beautiful, and meaningful book! I absolutely love this one, and can't wait to get a physical copy and share with others. The illustrations are serene and colorful, and invoke a feeling of peace along with the words. I think it's a wonderful introduction to the practice of mindfulness and peace. The age level is definitely over 5, as the story is a little long to hold the attention of younger children. Overall, a lovely story with a positive and important message!

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Mango and Marigold Press in exchange for an honest review.

I do not practice meditation, but I found this book did a great job of explaining meditation, mantras, and OM, I learned a lot throughout this book. This book would be a great way to introduce relaxation and meditation to children. I love the illustrations, the colours are vibrant and muted at the same time, beautiful.

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This book helps to provide a simplistic understand for the practice of meditation and mindfulness through the experiences of a young girl, Anu, and her grandfather, her Appuppa. The illustrations are playful and imaginative and fit the story well. The story was sweet but felt a little rushed at times. Overall, a good book to begin teaching meditation for young readers.

This book is a great way of teaching meditation and mindfulness to children. I teach Year 4, and a lot of my children wonder why we take a moment every day to observe our thoughts and I feel this explains why it is important to clear our minds often. This book also covered the tradition of om in a way that is easy to understand as well as clearly explain what a mantra is.

The glossary at the end gave an explanation of three words that many children would not understand the meaning of. However, the words used to explain these are not very child friendly (I wonder if this is mainly to explain to adults? I know my Year 4s would not know the meaning on maternal if they were reading this independently).

The best part of this book for me by far is the illustrations. They are absolutely beautiful! I can see this being a very useful teaching tool for schools.

Finding Om is a gorgeously-illustrated story about a young girl discovering the complexities of meditation. Through an almost Socratic dialogue with her wise grandfather, the inquisitive Anu learns to direct her thought-pattern from chaos to calm. The concept of "OM" as a universal sound is discussed: however, the concepts introduced and language used may be a bit advanced for young readers. Some of the dialogue reads as overly mature for a picture book. However, it would be excellent as a supplemental material for a children's yoga/meditation class or for parents and caregivers wishing to introduce this concept to children. It is especially notable for the multicultural characters and beautiful artwork!

Finding Om is a gently informative story of Anu, a young Indian African girl, as she learns about some of her spiritual heritage from her grandfather, Appuppa. The reader learns about the history of “Om” right along with Anu and experiences the calm of meditation and mindfulness, and the joy of self discovery.

This is on the wordier side for a picture book, but the words are carefully chosen. Maybe not one to show up in story times often, but Finding Om makes a great learning resource.