Moonbeam: A Book of Meditations for Children [Paperback]

Maureen Garth (Author)

Book Description

Maureen Garth′s popular meditations for children were born out of the author′s desire to help her three-year-old daughter sleep soundly. Developing ′the gentle art of going within′, her delightful stories helped her child - and many others around the world - to feel secure and to sleep peacefully. In Moonbeam, Garth invites her readers to accompany her on journeys into an imaginative world of animals, people and places. She shows parents how to use these imaginings with their children, helping them deal with their anxieties, develop their concentration and enhance their creativity.

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About the Author

Maureen Garth was an innovative teacher and writer about meditation who lived in Sydney, Australia. She died after completing the manuscript of Earthlight. In addition to her collections of childrens visualizations for older readers, The Inner Garden, InnerSpace,and The Power of the Inner Self.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 1 edition (March 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1863711422
• ISBN-13: 978-1863711425
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Godsend for Parents, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Moonbeam: A Book of Meditations for Children (Paperback)

I wasn't sure about this book at first, I didn't think my son would like a book with no pictures. But after the first week of reading this just before he went to sleep, he started asking specifically for it. He even asks for other stories that he can close his eyes and just listen to. His creativity is showing itself in so many ways, now. And as an added bonus, he actually looks forward to bedtime.

I encourage every parent to try one of Ms Garth's meditation books.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great even for an 8 year old, November 30, 2004

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This review is from: Moonbeam: A Book of Meditations for Children (Paperback)

I just found this book on my book shelf. I bought it years ago and forgot about it. I've been reading it to my 8 year old (almost 9 year old) son who is often quite anxious and has trouble falling asleep. He absolutely loves it. He asked me tonight if he could have it for his own kids when he has them and wants to read it to them starting when they are babies. How's that for a testimonial? I also really enjoy reading it to him. It's a relaxing, special time for us and seems to be bringing us closer to each other, after just a few nights of reading it.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, July 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Moonbeam: A Book of Meditations for Children (Paperback)

I had high hopes for this book when I first purchased it, and I wasn't disappointed. I am a classroom teacher in a testing grade. I thought a little meditation would help my students relax. I knew they were tense about taking upcoming tests. This book helped me relax them, and opened up a door to something they had never done before in the classroom. They eagerly anticipated the next journey we would take in our daily meditation efforts. This book has wonderfully detailed descriptions and uses all kinds of imagery. It is beautifully spiritual without being specifically religious.