Until I began working with young people, it never occurred to me that mindfulness could be, well, fun. Certainly it could be pleasant, and the benefits to my own life were clear, and practices were often interesting, but rarely fun. In the decade since I began experimenting with introducing young minds to contemplative practices, I’ve found it has only grown more joyful, not just for the kids, but for me too. Amy Saltzman and I created this book with that very idea in mind: that mindfulness, whether we teach children or adults, should...