A Boy and a Turtle: A Children's Relaxation Story to improve sleep, manage stress, anxiety, anger

by Lori Lite, Kimberly C. Fox (Illustrator)

THIS EDITION IS BEING REPLACED BY A NEW PAPERBACK EDITION ISBN 9781937985134
Children love to visualize or imagine filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. This effective research-based, 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, anxiety, and anger. 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! Visualizations and Creative Imagery can be used

18 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Ms. Lite’s titles are considered a resource for parents, psychologists, therapists, child life specialists, teachers, and yoga instructors. Her Indigo Dreams® audio book/CD series has been awarded the CNE Award of Excellence. Ms. Lite has been interviewed and written articles for several media outlets, including: Family Circle, NY Times, MSNBC, ABC Radio; CBS News; USA Today; Web MD; Stress Free Living; Mind, Body, and Soul; and Job Club with Tory Johnson. She has also been featured in several publications which include Prevention Magazine, Parent Guide New York, Family Circle, Kiwi Magazine, and Aspiring Woman. Lori is a certified children’s meditation facilitator and Sears’ Manage My Life parenting expert. She gained national attention when she appeared on Shark Tank, an ABC/Mark Burnett production.

Lori and her husband have aligned with IngramSpark to help other authors achieve the same success they have. More information can be found under experts on the IngramSpark website or at http://stressfreebookmarketing.com

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one more than “a boy and a bear.” Good imagery with the rainbow & colors to help practice mindfulness.

[Dolly · Rating 2 out of 5]

A basic book on relaxation that uses the colors of the rainbow to relax different parts of the body. It has cartoonish illustrations and includes a cute turtle to engage kids. Our girls thought the book was okay. Probably best to read this book to children at bedtime/naptime.

[Marlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this story was lovely as a simple relaxation. However, my children found the pictures a little funny, which kept them from getting as calm as one would like during a relaxation story. Simple and sweet and short enough that it could keep the attention of quite a young child.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

helps us all calm our minds, brings us back to our breathing and helps us be mindful on our chakras, too! oh my!