Breathe Deep -- Joanie Leeds, Hardcover

"A useful resource for programs that encourage mindfulness and self-calming skills for young children" - School Library Journal

"Useful and simple guidance for helping the preschool quiet their roiling emotions" - Kirkus Reviews

An original singalong to help kids quiet their bodies and mind before bed.

Quiet your mind, quiet your heartbeat

Quiet your body and just breathe. Breathe Deep.

Help kids relax for bedtime with this soothing original lullaby by Grammy(R)-winning artist Joanie Leeds. The gentle lyrics and calming music guide kids through a mindfulness exercise, bringing awareness to different parts of their bodies before they breathe deep and count from 1 to 10.

• QR code provides access to audio video animation
• Lyrics lead kids through a simple, calming breathing exercise
• Endnotes provide more mindfulness activities for winding down before bed

Author: Joanie Leeds
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 02/10/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9798888598979
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 40

About the Author

Joanie Leeds is a GRAMMY(R) Award-winning, NYC-based singer-songwriter, nationally touring recording artist, early childhood educator, and activist -- and now, a proud children's book author. Best known for her twelve acclaimed albums of original music, Joanie's work has been featured in The New York Times, Billboard, NPR, People, Rolling Stone, and The Washington Post. Learn more at joanieleeds.com.

Bárbara Quintino is a Brazilian illustrator and percussionist. She studied history, then architecture and urbanism, before realizing that what she really loves are the stories, the settings, and the connections to her ancestry. She has illustrated magazines, books for children and young adults, educational books, animations, and digital platforms around the world.