Breathe Deep

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Author(s)

Joanie Leeds

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Bárbara Quintino

Publisher Name

Barefoot Books

Genre(s)

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Release Date

February 10, 2026

ISBN13

979-8888599464

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"A useful resource for programs that encourage mindfulness and self-calming skills for young children" – School Library Journal

"Useful and simple guidance for helping the preschool quiet their roiling emotions" – Kirkus Reviews

An original singalong to help kids quiet their bodies and mind before bed.

Quiet your mind, quiet your heartbeat

Quiet your body and just breathe. Breathe Deep.

Help kids relax for bedtime with this soothing original lullaby by Grammy®-winning artist Joanie Leeds. The gentle lyrics and calming music guide kids through a mindfulness exercise, bringing awareness to different parts of their bodies before they breathe deep and count from 1 to 10.

QR code provides access to audio video animation
Lyrics lead kids through a simple, calming breathing exercise
Endnotes provide more mindfulness activities for winding down before bed

Editor review

1 review

Relaxing Bedtime Song

April 02, 2026 (Updated: July 12, 2026)

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

3.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

Breathe Deep is a sing-along that works to help children quiet their bodies and mind to prepare for bedtime.

What I Liked: The repetitive pattern throughout this book makes it easy to read aloud and for younger audiences to follow and anticipate what is coming next. The illustrations go great with the words on the page and are helpful for guiding children to relax. The soft illustrations are soothing and help illustrate the motions that the book is asking you to do.

This book includes a QR code that includes access to audio video animation that goes along with this book. The closing of this book provides you with more breathing activities to do with children to help them wind down for bed. Children will enjoy engaging in the mindful breathing exercises that this book carries you through and look forward to learning more.

Final Verdict: Breathe Deep is a relaxing bedtime story that helps children bring awareness to their bodies before they engage in a breathing exercise to calm down. Children ages 3 and up will enjoy listening to this story as they prepare for bed and are reminded to breathe. This book is perfect for those of you looking for a good bedtime story or who need something that will make your children pause for a moment and relax.