Learning about Mindfulness in The Search for Carmella

The Search for Carmella is a simple but profound picture book that can be used to introduce the concept of mindfulness to children of any age

Follow scientist Dr Rose as she sets off on an expedition to find the mythical Carmella, which is rumoured to live deep in the ocean.  As the journey progresses, Dr Rose discovers that it is the journey itself, rather than its outcomes, that brings true pleasure.

The Search for Carmella (Walker Books) is a simple but profound introduction to mindfulness for children of any age, inviting discussion about what they enjoy in their day-to-day lives, and giving them an important tool to support their wellbeing. 

Find out more in ReadingZone's Qu&A with author and illustrator Chloe Savage, creator of The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish, and discover what inspired The Search for Carmella, and how to use the story with children to encourage them to begin their own mindfulness journey.