The well of being a children's book for adults

Images and a graceful philosophic text invite us to awaken from our constructed stories that we may return to this world and live in the present. Childrens understandings of wellbeing towards a child. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. They can be funny, touching, deep, dark, poignant, or charming, but in the end, theyre just the books we love. The authors do this by placing the concept of childrens wellbeing within the. Food insecurity, health, and well being in 2016, approximately 28. Children s books make the topic of staying healthy lots of fun, and sometimes a little bit silly, too. The well of being, from jeanpierre weill, is an illustrated inquiry into the art of happiness and what it means to be radically alive in our daily moments.

The well of beinga childrens book for adults an extraordinary childrens book for grownups about the art of living with openhearted immediacya lyrical invitation to awaken from the trance of the limiting stories we tell ourselves and just live. Nov 01, 2016 the well of being hardcover a children s book for adults. An enchanting, visually arresting, extraordinary childrens book for adultsthat peers into the depths of the human experience and the meaning of our existence. I pulled together seven mindfulnessbased illustrated childrens books published over the last year that are worthy of a closer look. The well of being, written and illustrated by jeanpierre weill, concerns the pursuit of. In her new book, putting childrens interests first in u. Mar 20, 2018 in her new book, putting childrens interests first in u. The well of being, from jeanpierre weill, is an illustrated inquiry into the art of happiness and. A childrens book for adults 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Childrens health, or pediatrics, focuses on the wellbeing of children from conception through adolescence. Childrens book writers create picture books, novels and educational materials with language and themes aimed at a specific age group, such as preschoolers or elementary school children. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry.

The well of being, written and illustrated by jeanpierre weill, concerns the pursuit of happiness, and what it means to be alive in our. Impact of poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Images and a graceful philosophic text invite us to awaken from our. Young adults in the 21st century investing in the health. In the meantime, however, many people of color continue to encounter systematic prejudice and discrimination that restrict opportunity and reduce wellbeing in pervasive ways and that contribute to the disparities in health and wellbeing of young adults documented throughout this report. Children s wellbeing depends on the wellbeing of their parents and other caregivers. Adding a mindful book or two to the current cannon of bedtime stories feels like adding an extra nutrient to the meal. A childrens book for adults hardcover november 1, 2016 by jeanpierre weill author. It is an aesthetic journey, a lesson in enlightenment, and yes, a guided path to the well of being. If your child is a fan of star wars, there are loads of references. To this end, adult caregivers can engage in selfcare by staying connected to social supports, getting enough rest, and taking time for restorative activities e. Jan 15, 2014 the well of being is an adult picture book that takes its reader on a quest for wellbeing and selfacceptance, following the story and internal dialogue of a wondering everyman.

For adults, its all that plus a dose of religious allegory. Online pr news 15january2014 baltimore, md the well of being. An extraordinary childrens book for grownups about the art of living with openhearted immediacy a lyrical invitation to awaken from the trance of the limiting stories we tell ourselves and just live. The well of being, from jeanpierre weill, is an illustrated inquiry into the art of happiness and what it means to be radically alive in our daily. The book looks with fresh eyes at our pursuit of wellbeing. Thats what frenchborn, baltimorebased artist jeanpierre weill explores in the well of being public library an extraordinary childrens book for adults, three years in the making, that peers into the depths of the human experience and the meaning of our existence, tracing how the stories we tell ourselves to construct our. He tells the lyrical story of a man an androgynous being who. Its a very relatable story for kids who feel like outsiders, says an expert at the child mind institute.

The well of being, from jeanpierre weill, is an illustrated inquiry into the art of happiness. The well of being is a wonderful book that will impact you on many levels. How well intentioned adults undermine children s moral and emotional development, the lecturer at the harvard graduate school of education talks about popular parenting techniques such as being positive parents, focusing on selfesteem, and praising our kids excessively. I have it sitting next to ram dasss be here now, and i consider it one of the books that i enjoy hanging out with. A childrens book for adults by weill, jeanpierre isbn. Well of being public library an extraordinary childrens book for adults. I lugged them around in a canvas bag on a road trip with my eightyearold and twoyearold. Transportation and childrens wellbeing applies an ecological approach, examining the social, psychological and physical impacts transport has on children at the individual and community level. A childrens book for adults, jeanpierre weill studios, 20 author.

The best childrens book quotes for adults readers digest. More than half the consumers of books classified for young adults arent all that young. It is vitally concerned with all aspects of childrens growth and development and with the unique opportunity that each child has to achieve their full potential as a healthy adult. A childrens book for adults, jeanpierre weill studios, 20 created date. The well of being is an adult picture book that takes its reader on a quest for wellbeing and selfacceptance, following the story and internal dialogue of a wondering everyman. Childrens wellbeing sacrificed to adults sexual whims, new. According to a new study, fully 55% of buyers of works that publishers designate for kids aged 12 to 17. The book opens with a perennial account of lifes ultimate purpose and concludes with a. This collection of books will introduce your children to a range of important healthrelated topics including eating well, being active, getting enough sleep, and dental care. In sum, guided by a family life course perspective and previous research, the purpose of this study was to address gaps in understanding of the linkages between adult childrens problems and their parents wellbeing by a employing a cumulative risk approach to operationalizing adult childrens problems i. The well of being, a childrens book for adults, is a journey, narrated with simple words and paintings. The revolutionary science of why we age and why we dont have to. A childrens book for adults by jeanpierre weill at indigo. It is about the wellbeing we long for, yet often only dimly remember and may no longer believe in.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This adult picture book takes its reader on a quest for wellbeing and selfacceptance, following the story of a wondering everyman. With their help, weve created two alltime lists of classics. Apr 01, 2018 the well of being is a wonderful book that will impact you on many levels. Drawing on the latest multidisciplinary research in transport, behavior, policy, the built environment and sustainability, the book explains the. Resources for supporting childrens emotional wellbeing. It is about the wellbeing we long for, yet often only dimly. Caregivers must take care of themselves so they have the internal resources to care for others. Although some have the art skills needed to make illustrations, many childrens book writers collaborate with an illustrator. Jeanpierre weill is raising funds for the well of being.

For anyone interested, a video teaser for the book was produced by. Through images and simple text, the reader will encounter new ideas. A childrens book for adults by jeanpierre weill online at alibris. An extraordinary childrens book for grownups about the art. Today, the number of wellwritten, thoughtprovoking childrens picture books with a mindful component is growing by the moment. Childrens wellbeing sacrificed to adults sexual whims. The well of being a children s book for adults is an illustrated inquiry into the pursuit of happiness, and what it means to be radically alive in our daily moments this adult picture book takes its reader on a quest for well being and self acceptance, following the story of a wondering everyman the projective tale summons the reader s inner child as a complimentary vehthe well of being a. Thats why they so often stay with us well into adulthood. The well of being is an illustrated inquiry into the pursuit of happiness, and what it means to be fully alive in our daily moments. The book presented here describes an outstanding attempt, not only to include childrens views but to partner with children to develop the concept of wellbeing and to study the phenomenon as the children understand it. That is of course a remarkable achievement i n itself, c. Digger pushes marley down in the hallway, and the drama unfolds. Ideas about the patterns of thinking which sometimes constrict our view.

A childrens book for adults di weill, jeanpierre, osburn, margaret, klein, emmanuel yadin. The first thing that jumped out to me about the well of being. Although the current literature, as a whole, provides a strong basis from which to hypothesize that adult childrens problems can threaten their parents psychological and relational wellbeing, few empirical studies have directly investigated these linkages. Nov 30, 20 the well of being is an illustrated inquiry into the pursuit of happiness, and what it means to be fully alive in our daily moments.

For kids, the books are an adventure that will light up their imaginations with images of sword fights, talking lions, and fantastic creatures. A childrens book for adults, jeanpierre weill studios, 20 keywords. In general, men and women have similar levels of wellbeing, but this pattern changes with age, 63 and has changed over time. Emmanuel yadin klein the well of being, from jeanpierre weill, is an illustrated inquiry into the art of happiness and what it means to be radically alive in our daily moments. Aug 16, 2018 adding a mindful book or two to the current cannon of bedtime stories feels like adding an extra nutrient to the meal.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A childrens book for adults is an illustrated inquiry into the pursuit of happiness, and what it means to be radically alive in our daily moments. For me, the best part of a childrens book are the memorable quotes that encapsulate an entire book in a sentence or two. A childrens book for adults hardcover by jeanpierre weill.