The Goodnight Caterpillar: A Children's Relaxation Story to Improve Sleep, Manage Stress, Anxiety, Anger (Indigo Dreams)(Hardcover)

"I bought this book for my five year old son, who has anxiety disorder. He was having difficulty sleeping at night, due to anxiety about the next days' events (school, soccer, etc). We read this book together each night and he says he can feel himself relaxing, "just like the caterpillar in the book, mom!" He's sleeping really well most nights and his teacher says he uses the deep breathing techniques at school when things seem overwhelming for him.

The story line is pretty basic and if you can pair this with actually growing caterpillars, the book really comes to life. It's age appropriate, too, with something for kids of all ages. I even relax while I read it! "
~ Written on 2008-10-01

"My boys ages 6 and 8 love this book. We talk about about how to relax when feeling nervous or scared about something. Kids today worry about so many things. It's nice to see Lite's books showing ways to manage stress in children."
~ Written on 2008-08-14

"My recent purchase of The Goodnight Catepillar by Lori Light was prompted by my 2 yo daughter's difficulty finding sleep at the end of the day. Since receiving the book, I find the nights we choose "the Catepillar book" result in quicker, deeper sleep for her. As an added bonus, my husband finds 10-15 mins relaxation too as he and my daughter lay side by side to relax. I recommend it to 2+ with the caveat that the 2 yo will have difficulty embracing the whole concept of breathing and relaxing but will like the tone and pace of the story."
~ Written on 2008-02-23

"I love this author I have almost all her books and cds I gave all the kids in my family her books and cds this year my niece cant wait to get home from school to listen to her cds and all the parents were thrilled to actually have a fun way to help their kids learn about relaxation. "
~ Written on 2008-01-02

"As a mother of a 9 year-old ADHD daughter, I found this story to be an excellent way to teach relaxation techniques. My daughter is always rushing through her homework assignments, chores and school projects. This unique story teaches children to slow down and use the same relaxation and stress management techniques for their everyday projects and life experiences as the turtle used in this story. I find it so difficult to select good stories for my daughter that will keep her focus and attention. "The Goodnight Caterpillar" has all the qualities that I look for. The delightful water color illustrations, excellent choice of vocabulary, and captivating story line is presented in an easy to read format that my daughter loves to hear over and over again. This book would make a great gift for any child as it teaches important life skills."
~ Written on 2007-06-08