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Odette's Alphabet

Sandrine Marlier

One day, Odette the ant wakes up feeling stressed. After realizing that all she does is work, Odette decides to leave her anthill in search of the freedom to create her own world. Along the way, she meets Marcus, a lost mouse, and together they discover simple ways to feel better. Inspired by her journey and this wonderful new friendship, Odette finds her way back home to the colony with a new sense of being.


Odette's Alphabet is a mindful story that offers a map to handle big emotions with kindness, unity, and courage. Fun and easy activities support each of the chapters, along with letters of the alphabet to provide additional opportunities for learning while encouraging young readers to explore meditation practices.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Belle Isle Books
  • Publish Date: Apr 4th, 2023
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.00in - 7.00in - 0.17in - 0.37lb
  • EAN: 9781953021519
  • Categories: • Concepts - Alphabet• Health & Daily Living - Mental Health• Interactive Adventures

Praise for this book

"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


"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."

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