Description:
In When Daddy Shows Me the Sky, a father and daughter spend their evenings practicing yoga together under the night sky. Through spring, summer, fall, and winter, they learn the names of the constellations and model their yoga poses after the stars' unique shapes.
Brought to life with bright and bold illustrations, this simple father-daughter story combines yoga and astronomy to help children see the wonder in the world around them-and within themselves.
Read along with your child to learn mindfulness, astronomy, and yoga together!
Includes a step-by-step guide to each yoga pose!
Brief description: Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler was raised in West Point, a small town in the Tidewater region of Virginia. From the moment she submitted her first short story to a young author's contest in second grade, Rebecca knew she wanted to be a writer. Her love of writing led her to earn a BA in English and an MEd in English education. She spent several years as a high school teacher, where she also developed a passion for mental health promotion. Rebecca completed an MA in professional counseling, and now serves as an elementary school counselor and a college adjunct psychology instructor. Rebecca also teaches yoga for the young and the young at heart, and she likes to infuse yoga and breath work in her counseling practice wherever she can. She believes the most valuable use of her time is to teach youth how to love and care for each other and the world around them. Her stories share this focus on positive relationships and a love of nature. Rebecca now lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, two children, and a spoiled Siamese cat. You can follow her on Instagram @rebeccawwheeler_author
Review Quotes:
"Wheeler's When Daddy Shows Me the Sky is perfect for science enthusiasts and yoga learners! The story blends science, health, and relationships all in one creative pose. Rating this one five stars in the night sky!"
-Jen Lowry, EdD, host of Jen Lowry Writes podcast and author of Sweet Potato Jones
"This sweet, engaging story of a lovely father-daughter bond celebrates our connection to the natural world with an appealing young heroine who shapes her body into yoga poses inspired by the stars. Beautifully illustrated and simply told, this book will charm readers of all ages."
-Carol Krucoff, E-RYT, C-IAYT, yoga therapist, author of Yoga Sparks: 108 Easy Practices for Stress Relief in a Minute or Less
"The heart of Rebecca Wheeler's When Daddy Shows Me the Sky is the simplicity of a father sharing something he loves with his daughter. The yoga poses are creatively described through constellations, and the simple clean illustrations add depth to the well-told story. Even if you're not into yoga, pick up this book to spark conversations about what you would like to share with your kids and what they would like to learn from you. What I love most about When Daddy Shows Me the Sky is the quiet message that investing time into children is a powerful way to sow into them joy and life."
-M. Michelle Derosier, author of Ruby Bridges: Get to Know the Girl Who Took a Stand for Education