I read this book with my six year old daughter. We loved this book. The pictures and the story were adorable, vibrant and sweet.

This book does a great job explaining meditation. Anu learns what a mantra is and what Om is.

This would be a great book for classrooms to discuss how to calm down, mediate and reflect on the world around them. I definitely could use this technique myself to stay calm while quarantined with two daughters who are currently being homeschooled. Yikes!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for my eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Finding Om by Rashmi S. Bismark, M.D., M.P.H. Illustrated by Morgan Hull. Mango and Marigold Press. Children’s Fiction. Multicultural Interest. Publication date set for 12 May 2020. ISBN: 9781645433873. 5 Stars.

The first thing that struck me about this book is what gorgeous illustrations Finding Om has! Chanting the OM with meditation for kids and its effects is a journey of self-discovery as we follow a little Indian-African girl and her meditating Grandpa, her “Appuppa”. This is a unique read with simple-to-understand instructions embedded within the text should your young one want to try it out. It even includes a small glossary. If your child has only a few books, let this be one of them! Highly recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and Mango and Marigold Press for providing a digital ARC edition of this book for review.

This is a wise and unique book, full of inspiration.
I like how the concept of mindfulness and meditation is presented to children. The illustrations are really cute and I love the bright color palette.
I hope it will be published also in Italy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is beautifully written the illustrations helping to bring the words to life.
I learnt a lot more from this book than I thought I would , I knew a little about meditation but this book thought me why it is practiced.
I would recommend this book to anyone aside from teaching it is just a lovely book to read.

A beautifully illustrated story about a grandfather and granddaughter sharing in the mantra of mindfulness.

This is a very unique and absolutely beautiful story. We loved the story it told and the lesson it taught. In a world where everything moves fast and people never seem to stop and find their centre, it is nice to have a book that talks about peace and balance. We also really adore the illustrations and the way the book flowed.

FINDING OM by Rashmi S. Bismark is a good read aloud in elementary classrooms. Young readers are introduced to the world of OM and how it relates to mindfulness and meditation. The relationship between Anu and her Appuppa is a lovely way of exploring these concepts. A concern is the back matter, which is focused more toward an older audience versus young readers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Mango and Marigold Press for providing a digital ARC.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

A little girl, Anu, hears her grandfather chant OM and becomes curious about "nature's vibration". This is a cute book that helps explain to children the purpose of meditation and being self-aware. It is very much a nonfiction picture book as opposed to a whimsical storytime book. The illustrations are beautiful. I think it will provide gentle instruction for my daughter to help her find calmness and inner-peace.

A gentle picture book about mediation including how and the benefits from doing it.

It’s not a storytime read aloud IMO, but a great choice for the contemplative child.

It could accompany a yoga storytime.

This novel is one of the best I’ve read this year! The characters are so dynamic yet relatable. I loved the flow of the story. It held my attention the whole time.. It’s perfect for children!!!!!

Finding Om
by Rashmi S. Bismark, M.D., M.P.H.
A young girl wants to find out what her Appuppa is doing, she finds that he is meditating, and using a very old word that will help her to refocus her mind, making her more creative, and connected to the world. Its a beautiful explanation for kids to learn about this meditation practice and understand that they can learn self control too.

A little wordy for a picture book, but the illustrations are VERY adorable and I don't think there are very many similar books introducing this concept for children.

Finding Om is a beautifully illustrated book about mindfulness. While mindfulness and om are tough concepts to wrap your head around, even as an adult, this book breaks it down well. The narrative attached will make it easier for children to conceptualize as well. I loved the gorgeous illustrations, and the diversity in characters included in this book. This is definitely a good one to have in home libraries.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* I REALLY loved the art in this book! her hair is just too cute! I read this book because I was just curious about it and its not really my cup of tea bc Its kinda lengthy for younger kids but great for kids over 7 imo

This was so adorable. The illustrations were so beautiful I was in awe the whole time. I loved that this was about a little girl discovering mediation and bonding with her grandpa. This was so wonderful to read, I loved every part.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for sending me a free copy of this book.

Finding Om is a beautiful way to explain the power of Om as a mantra and its connection to ourselves and the Universe. This book will surely help children learn to meditate and see the peace and wonder this practice can inspire.”

It helps you increase your concentration and memory .It is also good for health.


This mantra also takes us to the cultural heritage we inherit from our ancestors.

This was a beautiful way to teach children about mindfulness and how to take time out. I really enjoyed the topics it covered and took the message away myself and hope my child will too!

Free digital arc for a review. This book was very cute and very short. I found the illustrations to be beautiful. If you are trying to teach your young child about meditation and mindfulness I would definetly recommend this book.

This book was absolutely adorable! I loved how it teaches kids to find their inner peace and how to explore being present in the moment. It explores what it means to be mindful, how children can explore this from a young age, and how it's okay for your mind to wander but when you notice it, you bring it back to silence. It also shows a family of color which I really loved!

This book is centered on a girl who discovers meditation and mindfulness by learning plenty from her grandfather's use of Om. The illustrations are amazing. I've never encountered a picture book like this, so it's definitely unique. I read this via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.