Bentley the bee lives in a busy,bustling hive. One day, whenthe other bees rush out tomake honey, Bentley decides tomeditate first. The other animalsare curious about what Bentleyis doing—so he teaches themhow he uses meditation to focus,feel calm, and soothe difficultfeelings.

Just like adults, childrencan benefit from turning offelectronic devices and beingpresent to what is happening tothem in the moment. Bee Still:An Invitation to Meditation isa child-friendly introduction tomeditation.

Includes a Note to Parentsand Caregivers with moreideas for introducing meditationinto your child’s life.

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Bentley is a lovable, calm honeybee. He lives in a hive in a tall oak tree.

One day, the queen told the bees to get busy.This sent them scrambling into a tizzy.

But not Bentley. He chose to be patient and wait. He decided to look for a place to meditate.

Bee Still is a child-friendly introduction to meditation. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more ideas for introducing meditation into your child’s life.

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by Frank J. Sileo illustrated by Claire Keay

An Invitation to Meditation

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To Beth Sandweiss, who taught me how to meditate. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and kindness. Namaste! —FJS

For Sean and Michael with so much love. —CK

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Names: Sileo, Frank J., 1967– author. | Keay, Claire, illustrator.Title: Bee still : an invitation to meditation / by Frank J. Sileo, PhD ; Illustrated by Claire Keay.Description: Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2018] | “American Psychological Association.” | Summary: Illustrations and rhyming text tell of Bentley, a bee from a busy, crowded, and noisy hive who teaches others to meditate in order to handle stress. Includes note for parents.Identifiers: LCCN 2017036136| ISBN 9781433828706 (hardcover) | ISBN 1433828707 (hardcover)Subjects: | CYAC: Stories in rhyme. | Meditation—Fiction. | Bees—Fiction.Classification: LCC PZ8.3.S58254 Bee 2018 | DDC [E]—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017036136

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Bentley is a lovable, calm honeybee.He lives in a hive in a tall oak tree.

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The hive is a busy and noisy place.There is no wing-room; it is a crowded space.

The bees are always buzzing around.A quiet place is nowhere to be found.

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One day, the Queen told the bees to get busy.This sent them scrambling into a tizzy.

“Buzz buzz! I’m late!” “Out of my way!” “Beg your pardon!”The bees rushed out of the hive and into the garden.

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But not Bentley. He chose to be patient and wait.He decided to look for a place to meditate.

The honeycombs in the hive were just too tight.Bentley thought of the garden and began to take flight.

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He searched the garden for a place to be still.When bingo! He spotted a bright daffodil.

Bentley landed on a petal and took a seat.He closed his eyes and rested his feet.

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