Jack the Jack Pine: A Mindful Discovery

By Jennifer Brighton

Little Evelyn loves her little tree, Jack the Jack Pine. She decides to take her mommy for a walk so that Mommy can meet the little sapling. They go down the hill, up the bend, and around the pondand there he is!

He dances in the wind and has needles that prickle and tickle, and he is very, very green. Together, Evelyn and her mommy bring Jack some water from the pond, and Evelyn learns all about what Jack needs to grow and what he has to offer them and the whole world.

This illustrated childrens book offers a story that guides children to mindfully observe and discover the wonders of the world. It also provides mindfulness exercises designed to be used by parents and children together to further cultivate mindfulness in their lives. Using Jack the Jack Pine, one can encourage presence, focus, calm, peacefulness, and imagination in their child and themselves.

I wish I was Evelyn. I enjoyed reading this soothing and wholesome little story. The story nicely draws the child into the wider context of the universe we are all a part of.
Dr. Stphane Treyvaud, Psychiatrist & Owner of the Mindfulness Centre
www.mindful.ca

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Nov 5, 2014
• ISBN: 9781480811027

Jennifer Brighton

Jennifer Brighton is an experienced clinical social worker who operates a private practice. In addition to providing counselling, psychotherapy and coaching, she offers Mindfulness groups for children, teens, young adults and their families. She is also the Clinical Director of a charity devoted to the prevention of teen suicide. Brighton is a married mother of three young children. She currently resides in Ontario, Canada.

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Copyright © 2014 Jennifer Brighton, MSW, RSW, MPEC.

Edited by: Susan Chilton

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-1101-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-1102-7 (e)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-1103-4 (hc)

Archway Publishing rev. date: 11/24/14

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Dedication

I gratefully dedicate this book to my inspirations - Laurent, Ellie, Kathryn, and Sarah. It is your love that supports, encourages and energizes me to share my