Tai Ji Dancing for Kids

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The highest approach of Daoist cultivation is FanPuGuiZhen ????, which means "back to simplicity, return to the truth". Chungliang Al Huang's Tai Ji Dancing for Kids is not just a book for kids! It offers a simple way for all of us to find the joy that resides in our true inner nature, activating the healing process and bringing many benefits to our lives. -- Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 12 books (5 in Chinese) on Chinese wisdom traditions. PreS-Gr 1-A straightforward introduction to Tai Ji dancing for young children. The opening page provides a brief explanation of Tai Ji and the concept of the life force Qi-the energy that connects people with each other and with nature. Each spread features easy to follow prompts on the left side with an up-close picture of the author's young granddaughter performing the movement on the right side of the page. The instructions are simple yet leave room for interpretation: "Open your arms/Open your eyes/Open your flowering Heart." Back matter includes a glossary of the "Five Moving Forces" (earth, fire, water, wood, and gold), which are mentioned in the text. An author's note and a website with videos of Tai Ji dancing are also included. Overall, this is a highly accessible and well-designed book. VERDICT A joyful celebration of Tai Ji and intergenerational relationships. A worthy addition to preschool and elementary collections -- School Library Journal Straightforward and clear...it shows a way of keeping kids active, and improving their wellbeing and mindfulness. Even if you are completely new to Tai Ji, this book will give you a good understanding of what is involved. * Parents in Touch * Tai Ji Dancing for Kids is a nice little book, well-produced and with a nice message. My daughter loved it and its simplicity. -- Duncan McGechie, Acubody