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Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell
Grandma Yogini
by Raven Howell
Book Summary
Henry and his sister, Meredith can hardly wait for Grandma to arrive for a visit. But what should they expect? Among the children’s diverse friends and their grandmothers who bake, create art, and speak Spanish, will Grandma be able to share something unique and fun with the kids?
Henry’s fears are alleviated when, not long after arrival, they flutter like butterflies, slither like snakes, and enjoy other challenges of stretching their muscles and calming their minds. This is no run-of-the-mill grandma, and when it’s time for goodbye, the kids know this was the BEST grandma visit ever.
Publisher: Nymeria Publishing
ISBN-10: 8991699372
ISBN-13: 979-8991699372
Print Length: 30 pages
Purchase & GoodReads Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grandma-Yogini-Raven-Howell/dp/B0DSXK5FV1
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/grandma-yogini-raven-howell/22227610
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grandma-yogini-raven-howell/1146826430
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223593928-grandma-yogini
Julie’s Review:
I loved how the book starts with the kids being so excited about their grandmother’s visit, and imagining what they will do together like their friends do when their grandmothers visit. I especially liked how the memories of these visits show the grandmothers spend time with all the neighborhood friends, not just visiting with their own families. It was such a sweet way to start the book, showing how important grandmothers are to all the kids and their friends.
The grandma in this story teaches all the kids about yoga, showing them fun poses the kids can do, acting as if they are a variety of animals. It’s a sweet and wholesome book. The illustrations were bright and fun as well. I enjoyed how vivid and colorful the artwork was.
Guest Post
From Kids to Grandparents, How Yoga Benefits us
By Raven Howell
Seniors may struggle with issues related to balance or coordination. Middle agers wonder how to physically maintain mobility while also calming their minds. Teenagers wish to build physical strength and also reduce social stress. Parents of toddlers want to instill healthy exercise routines for their little ones. And ultimately, most of us wish for a better, deeper, more restful sleep at night. From a 2024 survey, 78% of Americans were actively seeking to improve their dreamtime.
Yoga offers an incredibly wide range of both physical and mental advantages for all age groups. Developed thousands of years ago, yoga is a practice involving body, breath and mind. The blend of physical movement and meditative awareness serves as a spiritual practice to improve overall health.
The practice has been found to improve the duration as well as the quality of sleep, from the littlest ones to elders. Combining exercise with relaxation, we snooze deeper and longer.
When children practice yoga, they explore and improve flexibility, and increase mental focus. There are less emotional outbursts and more self-awareness. Middle graders and young adults find it’s a great way to manage peer pressure and stay active while cultivating a sense of inner peace. Yoga is also a great compliment to a competitive team sport by providing greater access to mental clarity and increasing range of joint mobility and motion.
Once the body slips into middle age, practicing yoga helps in maintaining posture and core muscle strength. And many find exceptional relief from back pain and symptoms caused by arthritis.
Because of yoga’s adaptable nature, it can be modified to suite various needs and fitness levels. For instance, seniors acquire invaluable comfort in “chair yoga”, for those with limited mobility or recovering from surgery. Even this gentler format improves blood circulation and heart health -good news for those who are trying to lower their blood pressure.
As a children’s author, I’m having a blast vising preschoolers and elementary aged students with my new book, GRANDMA YOGINI. We stretch like cats, stand tall and sway like trees, and hop like kangaroos before I begin story time. The children always become more attentive and focused.
Last week, I visited my 92-year-old mother. In mid-sentence, she broke out into yogic leg stretches! I cracked up! She keeps to her routine of weekly yoga/Tai Chi classes, calling it her “happy place”.
Resources? Look to your community when you want to get involved. Find a beginner-friendly yoga class like at a gym. Libraries carry children’s and adult yoga books, so check out the free ways to dig up more information – then get your “downward doggy” on!
About the Author
Raven Howell is an award-winning children’s book author. She works as a writer, journalist, columnist, poet, and publishing advisor. Raven’s work is featured in magazines including Story Monsters Ink, Ladybug, Highlights for Children, Humpty Dumpty, and The School Magazine.
Her books have won several awards, including Excellence in Children’s Literature, Creative Child Magazine’s Best Children’s Book, Mom’s Choice Award, and the NYC Big Book Award. She writes preschool storybooks for educational publishers worldwide.
Raven enjoys library and school visits and has been practicing yoga for over four decades.
You can find her online at:
https://twitter.com/atpearthkeeper
https://www.instagram.com/atpearthkeeper/
https://www.facebook.com/raven.howell.75/
https://www.facebook.com/RavenHowellAuthorandPoetPage/
https://www.pinterest.com/pickward
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raven-howell-5a813015b/
https://www.tiktok.com/@ravenhowell22
https://bsky.app/profile/ravenhowell.bsky.social
Blog Tour Calendar
August 4 @ The Muffin
Join us at WOW! Women on Writing as we celebrate the launch of Raven Howell’s newest children’s book Grandma Yogini. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
August 8 @ FanFiAddict
Visit Isabelle’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell.
August 10 @ Boys’ Mom Reads!
Visit Karen’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell.
https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/
August 11 @ Tracey Lampley’s Blog
Join Tracey for a guest post by Raven Howell about the connection between yoga and spirituality.
https://www.traceylampley.com/guest-author-posts
August 14 @ School Librarian in Action
Visit Zarah’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell. You’ll also have a chance to read Jodi’s response to our tour-themed prompt.
https://lovealibrarian.blogspot.com/
August 14 @ Words by Webb
Visit Jodi’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell. You’ll also have a chance to read Jodi’s response to our tour-themed prompt.
https://www.jodiwebbwriter.com/blog
August 15 @ A Storybook World
Visit Deirdra’s blog for her spotlight of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell.
https://www.astorybookworld.com/
August 15 @ Musings of a Literary Wanderer
Join Angela’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell.
https://musingsofaliterarywanderer.blogspot.com/
August 17 @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole’s blog for a guest post by Raven Howell on how to make your own stress balls.
http://worldofmyimagination.com/blog
August 18 @ A Wonderful World of Books
Stop by Joy’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell.
https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/
August 23 @ Sarandipity
Join Sara for a guest post by Raven Howell on how to make a Yogi gift bag – a perfect present any time of year.
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
August 25 @ Chapter Break
Stop by Julie’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell. You can also read a guest post by Raven Howell on how yoga benefits us at various ages – from kids to grandparents.
August 27 @ Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
Visit Lisa’s blog for an interview with Raven Howell about her book Grandma Yogini.
August 28 @ The Faerie Review
Visit Lily’s blog for her spotlight of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell.
https://www.thefaeriereview.com/
September 1 @ Just Katherine
Visit Katherine’s blog for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell. You’ll also have a chance to read Katherine’s response to our tour-themed prompt.
https://justkatherineblog.wordpress.com/
September 3 @ Word Magic
Visit Fiona’s blog for a guest post by Raven Howell on her favorite post-yoga snacks.
https://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com/
September 5 @ Leslie’s Blog
Join Leslie for her review of Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell. You’ll also have a chance to read Leslie’s response to our tour-themed prompt.
https://lesliesvoice.com/leslies-blog/
September 5 @ Choices
Visit Madeline’s blog for a guest post by Raven Howell on how to practice yoga at home, outside of a yoga studio.
https://www.madelinesharples.com/
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I was very happy to hear that you liked the illustrations.
Thanks 🙂 They were so cute!
I had so much fun sharing yoga ideas and my new book with you! Sending everyone much love and warm sunshine!
Thanks for stopping by Ms. Raven and enjoy the rest of the book tour!