Mop Rides the Waves of Life

If only life could be like surfing! Having "funny" hair and being embarrassed in school is hard, but when little surfer Mop studies the lessons of the waves—breathing, letting the bad waves go by, and riding the good ones—he learns how to bring the mindfulness and joy of surfing into his whole life.

Mop Rides the Waves of Life is brought to life by celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis. It teaches 4-8 year olds timeless beach wisdom with the story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean.

Going to school and navigating classmates can be hard—but all that fades away when little surfer Mop paddles out in the waves. With a few tips from his clever mum, Mop studies the wisdom of the water, learning to bring it into his life on land—taking deep breaths, letting the tough waves pass, and riding the good ones all the way. With newfound awareness and courage, Mop heads back to land—and school—to surf the waves of life.

With stylish full-colour beachy illustrations from cover to cover, Mop Rides the Waves of Life offers young readers a vibrant and insightful journey into mindfulness, courage, and joy.