This mindfulness meditation primer is really two books in one. The first is a guide for parents to the basics and benefits of meditation for children in terms of health, managing emotions, and promoting success in school. The second is a concise practice program for children, featuring Yupsi, the magical dragon. The tales of Yupsi, which are infused with a sense of adventure as well as compassion and empathy, provide a fun and engaging entree to the practice.

Foreword / by Matthieu Ricard -- Introduction to meditation -- What is meditation? -- Why meditate? -- Which meditation practice to choose? -- Meditation for your child -- Meditation starting at the age three -- The Benefits of meditation for your child -- Introduction to the Yupsi method -- The Yupsi stories and meditations -- The gift stickers test to test : your child's initial level of compassion -- Every evening, do what Yupsi does -- The lotus position -- Three-breath meditation -- Meditation on appreciation -- Dedication to all the children in the world -- The Yupsi stories -- The blue donkey who rode a bike -- The butterfly kite -- Trouble in the land of the bees -- The snowshoe hare caught in a frozen waterfall -- The child from Ladakh -- The child with the bandage -- The wild kittens -- The Via Ferrata of joy -- Meditations for older kids, starting at age five -- Meditation on the breath : white light and black smoke -- Meditation on appreciation -- Dedication to all the children in the world -- Walking meditation -- The gift stickers test : your child's level of compassion after ten weeks of the program -- Conclusion.