Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention
 
What if peace isn’t something children have to find—but something already living within them?
 
DeeDee is running as fast as she can on her hamster wheel, caught in a busy mind that never seems to slow down. With the gentle guidance of her friend Bula, she learns to pause, notice her thoughts, and discover the calm that has been within her all along.
Through an imaginative and relatable story, Just Be helps children understand that they are not their worries or racing thoughts. Even when life feels overwhelming, they can pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.
 
Just Be helps children:
     • Understand and separate from racing thoughts
     • Practice mindfulness and present-moment awareness
     • Build emotional resilience and inner calm
     • Navigate stress and overwhelming feelings
     • Discover that peace begins within
 
An award-winning story for parents, educators, counselors, and caregivers who want to give children practical tools for navigating their inner world—and the reassuring reminder that they already carry peace within them.