A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story

Mariam Gates & Sarah Jane Hinder

1. Back cover copy

Stretch like a tree, sparkle like a star, and float like a cloud. You'll be dreaming soon.

2. Bios (if necessary for marketing; will not appear on back cover)

Mariam Gates is an inspiring teacher with more than 20 years of experience nurturing young people. Through Kid Power Yoga, she has combined her dedication to teaching yoga with her skills as an educator to guide children in accessing their own inner source of strength, confidence, problem solving, and creativity. She has a master's degree in education from Harvard University and has been profiled in Boston Magazine, the Boston Herald, Alternative Health Magazine, and on television. For more, visit mariamgates.com.

Sarah Jane Hinder is a yoga and mindfulness teacher and the illustrator of several bestselling children's books, including Yoga Bug and Good Morning Yoga. She lives in Manchester, UK, where she creates her work and teaches yoga classes. For more information, visit sarahjanehinder.com/yoga.

3. Synopsis for SoundsTrue.com

For the wee ones, a board book edition of our bestselling Good Night Yoga.

4. Brief marketing statement if necessary

Adapted for children under the age of four, the Good Night Yoga board book shares the beautiful poetry and yoga poses from the original bedtime favorite. Relax and unwind with your youngest, following the natural world as it comes to rest at day's end.

Calm and awake, "I can do this!"

is all I need to say.

A deep breath in, a long breath out--

I am ready for the day!

This "wake up" story is so much more than a story. It's a practice for kids and parents to greet the morning with joy and embark on their daily adventures with intention and confidence. Turn the page and reach up to the sky, press your feet into the earth, and get ready for a great day!

Kids love yoga-and it's great for them, so much so that the President's Council has added the practice to the fitness activities in the annual President's Challenge. For parents and caregivers looking for a fun and effective new routine for bedtime, innovative educator Mariam Gates presents Good Night Yoga, a playful yet wholly practical book for preparing for sleep. This beautifully illustrated, full-color book tells the story of the natural world as it closes down for the night, while teaching children a simple flow of yoga postures inspired by their favorite characters from nature. Moving from "Sun Breath" to "Cloud Gathering" to "Ladybug & Butterfly" and more, readers learn techniques for self-soothing, relaxing the body and mind, focusing attention, and other skills that will support restful sleep and improve overall confidence and well-being.

Sounds True's picture book Good Morning Yoga is beloved by teachers, parents, and especially young yogis. This board book version brings the story and simple poses to the littlest readers. Whether they're an explorer crossing bridges, a gentle stream flowing downhill, or a brave ski jumper ready to fly, children will enjoy the adventure story that also helps them move their bodies and get ready for the day. The last spread of the book includes instructions for each yoga pose.