Anxiety & Anger Management Children's Books
Help Children Sleep Peacefully

“Children with anger and anxiety will benefit from these calming, uplifting books. Lori’s books offer all children a chance to take charge of their lives by introducing them to self-soothing techniques. A practical and fun solution that supports children and families.”

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Angry Octopus Book Cover

Angry Octopus (Hardcover)
An Anger Management Story, introducing active progressive muscular relaxation and deep breathing
by Lori Lite
Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

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Children love to unwind and relax with this fun exercise known as "progressive muscular relaxation". Children relate to the angry octopus in this story as the sea child shows him how to take a deep breath, calm down, and manage his anger. This effective stress and anger management technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. This engaging story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can let go of anger and fall asleep peacefully.

This is one of four stories featured on the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.

Hardcover Book: $14.95

“The first time I read this book to my children, they both engaged in the progressive muscle relaxation without any prompting from me. Several days later, my six year old spontaneously talked about how he could manage his anger by doing what the octopus did. A must have for anyone with children or anyone who works with children.”

Indigo Ocean Dreams Package
$62.00
INCLUDES: Bubble Riding, Affirmation Weaver, Sea Otter Cove and Angry Octopus, plus the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.


Sea Otter Cove Book Cover

Sea Otter Cove
A Relaxation Story, introducing deep breathing to decrease stress and anger while promoting peaceful sleep
by Lori Lite
Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

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Children will love to experience belly breathing with playful sea otters and a sea child. This effective, self-calming technique also known as “diaphragmatic breathing” can have a positive impact on your child’s health. Proper breathing can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. Delightful characters and easy breathing encourage your child to slow down, relax, and fall asleep peacefully. If you enjoyed A Boy and a Bear, you will love Sea Otter Cove.

This is one of four stories featured on the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.

Hardcover Book: $14.95

“This child friendly adventure is beautifully illustrated and loved by children of all ages. Sea Otter Cove teaches children a powerful breathing technique, which helps children to slow down and focus in this fast paced and over stimulating world. The techniques are easy to use anywhere!”

Indigo Ocean Dreams Package
$62.00
INCLUDES: Bubble Riding, Affirmation Weaver, Sea Otter Cove and Angry Octopus, plus the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.


Affirmation Weaver (Hardcover)
A Believe in Yourself Story, designed to help children boost self-esteem while decreasing stress and anxiety
by Lori Lite
Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

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Children love to turn self-doubt into self-belief. Children relate to the dolphin in this story as the sea creatures show him how to believe in himself. Watch your child’s self–esteem grow as the sea creatures weave a web of positive statements. This “feel good” technique can be used to bolster self-image, manage stress and anxiety, and accomplish goals. This encouraging story will bring a smile to your face and give your child a tool that will last a lifetime.

This is one of four stories featured on the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.

Hardcover Book: $14.95

“This wonderful book offers children the chance to learn relaxation skills and a positive psychological outlook like no other work I am aware of. The beautiful illustrations and engaging dialogue surpass any other resources I have come across in my field of psychology. I look forward to utilizing this book and Lori's other products in my practice.”

Indigo Ocean Dreams Package
$62.00
INCLUDES: Bubble Riding, Affirmation Weaver, Sea Otter Cove and Angry Octopus, plus the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.


Bubble Riding (Hardcover)
A Relaxation Story, designed to help children increase creativity while lowering stress and anxiety levels
by Lori Lite
Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

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Children love to visualize or imagine filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. Children join the sea child and turtle as they take a bubble ride into the world of relaxation. Visualization, also known as “creative imagery”, can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can have a positive impact on your child’s health, creativity, and performance. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress and fall asleep peacefully.

This is one of four stories featured on the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.

Hardcover Book: $14.95

“Children are enchanted by this friendly journey through relaxation. Bubble Riding offers children a positive, life long skill presented in a calm, peaceful and colorful adventure. This child friendly story is well written and beautifully illustrated.”

Indigo Ocean Dreams Package
$62.00
INCLUDES: Bubble Riding, Affirmation Weaver, Sea Otter Cove and Angry Octopus, plus the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.


A Boy and a Turtle (Hardcover)
A Children’s Relaxation Story, helping young children increase creativity while lowering stress and anxiety levels
by Lori Lite,
Illustrated by Kimberly C. Fox

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(requires Acrobat Reader free download)

Children love to visualize or imagine filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. This effective stress-management technique also known as guided imagery is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. This gentle but powerful technique stimulates the imagination. Visualization can have a positive impact on your health, creativity and performance. It can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress and fall asleep peacefully. Relax with colors!
This story is also available on our Indigo Dreams audio CD.

Hardcover Book: $11.95

“A Boy and A Turtle" is the easiest, most effective way I have found to help children relax. …an excellent way for children to manage stress, anxiety and fears.”

Indigo Dreams Package
$55.00
INCLUDES: The Goodnight Caterpillar, A Boy and a Turtle, A Boy and a Bear, The Affirmation Web, plus the Indigo Dreams CD


A portion of the sales of this title will go to Feed The Children an international, nonprofit relief organization that delivers food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, poverty, or natural disaster here in the United States.

The Goodnight Caterpillar (Hardcover)
A Children’s Relaxation Story, introducing young children to passive progressive muscular relaxation
by Lori Lite,
Illustrated by Kimberly C. Fox

Preview Book
(requires Acrobat Reader free download)

Children love to unwind and relax with this easy, gentle exercise known as progressive muscular relaxation. This effective stress-management technique is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. The technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can have a positive impact on your child's health and immune system. It can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. This encouraging story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can fall asleep peacefully. Sweet dreams!
This story is also available on our Indigo Dreams audio CD.

Price: $11.95

"The Goodnight Caterpillar takes children on a wonderful journey while providing them with relaxation techniques. My students remain engaged in the story and colorful pictures which allow them to release tension and learn to relax."

Indigo Dreams Package
$55.00
INCLUDES: The Goodnight Caterpillar, A Boy and a Turtle, A Boy and a Bear, The Affirmation Web, plus the Indigo Dreams CD


A Boy and a Bear
The Children's Relaxation Book, introducing young children to deep breathing
by Lori Lite,
Illustrated by M. Hartigan
Published by Specialty Press

Children love to pretend that they are the bear or the boy as they practice deep breathing. This effective stress and anger management technique is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. The technique focuses on belly breathing also known as diaphragmatic breathing. Breathing is calming and can have a positive impact on your child’s health and immune system. It can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. This is the first story I wrote to help my son fall asleep. Breathe Deeply!
This story is also available on our Indigo Dreams audio CD.

Price: $ 11.00

“My 4 year old son suffers from severe panic and anxiety attacks…A Boy and a Bear has helped us teach him proper breathing techniques so well that when an attack begins we remind him to 'breathe like the bear'. The difference in his attacks is remarkable!”

Indigo Dreams Package
$55.00
INCLUDES: The Goodnight Caterpillar, A Boy and a Turtle, A Boy and a Bear, The Affirmation Web, plus the Indigo Dreams CD


The Affirmation Web (Paperback)
A Believe in Yourself Adventure, introducing young children to positive statements
by Lori Lite,
Illustrated in black and white by Helder Botelho
Published by Specialty Press

Voted "Book of the Month" by The IAM Foundation

Children follow the forest animals along as they learn to use positive, confidence building statements. Watch your child’s self-esteem grow with each page. This effective technique also known as affirmations is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. An affirmation is a compliment that you give to yourself. This encouraging story helps children to believe in themselves. Feel Good!
This story is also available on our Indigo Dreams audio CD.

Price: $ 10.95

“This book helped my daughter look at the positive, good things about herself. Great confidence building tool!  Love all Lori Lite’s books.”

Indigo Dreams Package
$55.00
INCLUDES: The Goodnight Caterpillar, A Boy and a Turtle, A Boy and a Bear, The Affirmation Web, plus the Indigo Dreams CD


see also
Indigo Teen Dreams
and Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation

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