The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story About Mindfulness and Meditation

Emma is a meditation pro, and it’s a good thing—her younger brother, Henry (aka the “Lemonade Hurricane”), has energy to spare. Sometimes that energy makes him “wild”: Morris shows Henry swinging from curtains, kicking down Emma’s toy castle, and whacking her with a pillow. Initially frustrated (“I really don’t like hurricanes”), Emma helps Henry understand how meditation can be calming; Emma pictures herself atop a faraway mountain, while Henry imagines himself balancing on an elephant. Closing notes on practicing mindfulness and meditation offer tips for readers, be they Emmas or Henrys. Though a tad optimistic, it’s a useful reminder of the patience involved in being a good sibling. Ages 4–8. (Aug.)