Spring 2025

Bee Heartful

Spread Loving-Kindness

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

When compassionate Bentley sends loving-kindness thoughts to himself and others, he can feel his heart growing.

May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe. May you be peaceful. When Willie Wasp steals Bentley’s favorite red scarf, it really stings! Bentley has the whole garden buzzing as he works through the situation. This sweet story shows the power of strong, positive, and loving thoughts. Included is a note from the author with more information about loving-kindness and related meditation, as well as guidelines for how readers can practice being heartful just like Bentley! A companion book to Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation and Bee Calm: The Buzz of Yoga.

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978-1-4338-3157-7
On pre-order until 01/01/2025
$12.74
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2020
Publisher American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV015040, JUV039140, JUV002140
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Note to adults, and Original artwork

Author: Frank Sileo

Frank J. Sileo, PhD, is a New Jersey licensed psychologist and the founder and executive director of The Center for Psychological Enhancement in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Since 2010, he has been consistently recognized as one of New Jersey’s top kids’ doctors.

Illustrator: Claire Keay

Claire Keay lives in the south of England where she works from her small studio at home illustrating children’s books and greeting cards.