Odette’s Alphabet

Endorsements

“Inspiring and practical, Odette’s Alphabet offers a beautiful invitation to embrace who we truly are—it’s a gift for children and parents.”

—Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author, Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul

“Odette’s Alphabet is the perfect guide to teach kids the power of creating an internal sacred space. It is a charming, compelling, and heartwarming story about friendship, adventure, happiness, and peace. It is the perfect gift for children and parents!”

—Terri Cole, psychotherapist, author of Boundary Boss

“Odette’s Alphabet is a playful introduction to mindfulness that can be helpful to children and adults alike. My analytical son, who is not easily impressed, gave it the highest praise when he said, ‘This book is awesome. I wish I had this book when I was a kid’.”

—John Paul Abner, PhD, parent child interaction therapy international master trainer, professor of psychology, Milligan University; John-Phillip Abner, film student, Syracuse University

“Odette’s Alphabet will warm your bookshelf with light and love. I can’t wait to share the story and meditation activities with my young son. It’s more than a story—it’s a handbook on how to look within and find refuge, joy, and peace.”

—Kate Doyle, human resources officer, United Nations

“This book is a sweet gem for children! I can’t wait to explore it with my seven-year-old twins and my toddler.”

—Ellen D. Buckley, social studies teacher, Midwood High School, Brooklyn

“Explore the beauty and simplicity of meditation through Odette and Marcus’s beautiful journey, which speaks to anyone at any age. This book is wonderful and filled with love and light. The world needs this.”

—Valerie Oula, author of A Little Bit of Reiki and Rest Rituals, vibrational energy director at The Well

“With vivid storytelling and endearing illustrations, Odette’s Alphabet introduces both mindfulness concepts and practice to young children. The beauty of this combination is that children learn how mindful moments can be captured throughout their day—integrated in their actions—and how that doesn’t need to look like the mindfulness practice they (may) see adults engage in. This book, being an early entrée to becoming attuned to one’s own thoughts and feelings, is a welcome addition to any child’s bookcase or library.”

—Karina Mackenzie, VP of programming, Wanderlust

“When it comes to children’s books, there are loads of options, millions to choose from, but the mindfulness, kindness, and tools Sandrine shares in this book are a gift to children. Imagine if we all had the awareness that we do now, the tools to help manage our emotions, mind, and stress. It’s woven in such a clever way throughout Odette’s Alphabet for children to comprehend and parents to share with their little ones. We can all learn from Odette’s Alphabet, no matter our age . . . the messages have no limit. The world would be a calmer place if we all practiced them a little more often. I look forward to a future series, children need more of this!”

—Sara Wright, business strategist and connector

“I love Odette’s Alphabet and think it is the perfect activity for me and my boys to share together each day. We all feel stressed (adults and children), and this is a fun way to help find our peace and presence to start our day. Sweet, simple, and easy for any age to understand, Odette’s Alphabet is a great reminder to stop and be more present.”

—Amanda Judge, mother of two, owner and designer of UntamedPetals

“This book is absolutely beautiful! I cried—the message is so beautiful and really tender.”

—Emily Metzger, photographer

“Sandrine Marlier’s picture book, Odette’s Alphabet, is a clever, unique way to strengthen young readers and their knowledge of the alphabet, all while giving them some de-stressing activities to make their day even better.” 

—Readers’ Favorite