Engaging Picture Books on Balance

Engaging Picture Books on Balance (Yin Yang)

Yin Yang is the understanding that balance is required for sustainability and wellbeing.

The Couch Potato

The Couch Potato

Written by Jory John

Illustrated by Pete Oswald

The concept of yin yang is explored through examining balance of wellbeing with a potato who loves to stay on his couch.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #moderation

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Moletown

Moletown

Written and Illustrated by Torben Kuhlmann

The concept of yin yang is explored through the balance needed in nature/a community to be sustainable

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #sustainability #amazingillustrations

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Big Red Lollipop

Big Red Lollipop

Written by Rukhsana Khan

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The concept of yin yang is explored when a child is invited to a birthday party and required to bring her little sister along.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #family #cooperation #immigrant

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The Red Tree

The Red Tree

Written and Illustrated by Shaun Tan

The concept of yin and yang is explored through the idea that bad feelings are inevitable but are often along with feelings of hope.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #hope

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Burger Boy

Burger Boy

Written by Alan Durant

Illustrated by Mei Matsuoka

The virtue of yin yang is explored when a boy only wants to eat burgers.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #healthyme #moderation

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Give and Take

Give and Take

Written and Illustrated by Chris Raschka

The virtue of yin yang is explored through understanding the balance between giving and taking.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #helpfulness #understanding

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Hello! Hello!

Hello! Hello!

Written and Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

The virtue of yin yang is explored through finding the balance between technology and real life interactions.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #moderation #detachment

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Moon

Moon

Written and Illustrated by Alison Oliver

The virtue of yin yang is explored through a girl learning to find balance between her busy school life and enjoying nature.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #detachment

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Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth

Written by Margie Palatini

Illustrated by Jack E. Davis

The concept of yin yang is explored through finding a healthy balance in the sweet foods we eat.

Teachable Moments: #balance #yinyang #moderation #healthyme #cleanliness

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The OK Book

The OK Book

Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Illustrated by Tim Lichtenheld

The concept of yin yang is explored through the understanding that being OK is wonderful.

Teachable Moment: #balance #yinyang #joyfulness

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