Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story [Hardcover]

Lori Lite (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

I am a psychotherapist and mother and find Angry Octopus indispensable. It does a wonderful job of guiding children and adults through a progressive relaxation exercise as well as conveying that angry feelings can be managed. It is clear, and the illustrations are inviting and helpful. For adults, it teaches relaxation skills in a down-to earth and non-intimidating fashion. --Rhonda Bryhn, MSW

Managing anger is an essential part of life. The Angry Octopus teaches children how to be in charge of the emotion called anger and by using their breath, shifting to a serene and calm space. --Marilyn Powers, Vice President The I Am Foundation

With all the demands of busy young lives that children face today, how nice that an octopus and a friendly sea child can model appropriate anger management in a fun, easy and peaceful method. --Lynne Goldman, Johannesen, Elementary School

Product Description

THIS STORY IS ALSO FEATURED ON THE INDIGO OCEAN DREAMS CD. 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 and breath to create a complete resting of the mind and body. This story is also available on Indigo Ocean Dreams Audio/CD. Progressive 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, along with Sea Otter Cove, Affirmation Weaver, and Bubble Riding.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 35 pages
• Publisher: Stress Free Kids; first edition (August 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978778170
• ISBN-13: 978-0978778170
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #35,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  #67 in	Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Stress Management
  #34 in	Books > Health, Mind & Body > Mental Health > Anxiety Disorders

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for teaching children about anger and relaxation, September 13, 2008

By	E. Adams - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story (Hardcover)

I am a graduate student in clinical psychology that works primarily with children. I am also an aunt and a collector of childrens books. I have purchased three copies of this book to date. The illustrations are beautiful, the story is appealing to children, and the book functions as a way to teach relaxation and helps to soothe the child.

I added this book to my own collection, and have purchased two as gifts for my niece (age 5) and cousin (age 6). They both love the book. My sister in law has told me that her daughter was having difficulties with tantrums, and after a few weeks of reading, is using the techniques with her daughter to help her relax before a tantrum escalates. The book is fun, a great story, and an appropriate way to help children identify and manage anger.

I highly recommend this book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oustanding childrens book, September 6, 2008

By	Dr. L. Teegarden - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story (Hardcover)

I am a clinical psychologist who purchased this book for my children (ages 4 and 6). They love the book! The first time I read the book to them, they both engaged in the progressive muscle relaxation without any prompting from me. Several days after having read the book, my six year old spontaneously talked about how he could manage his anger by doing what the octopus did. This was exactly what I had hoped would happen when I purchased the book. I highly recommend this book as it effectively teaches PMR skills in an engaging story format that kids will remember. A must have for anyone with children or anyone who works with children.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 5 year old loves this book!, September 11, 2008

By	Maya A. Polli "Avid Children's book collector" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story (Hardcover)

I am a Mom with a very sensitive 5 year old. I have trouble expressing my anger and have struggled teaching my son a healthy way to express his. I don't want him to just hold it in like me because that isn't healthy, but there have been times when his anger is so explosive I wonder how healthy that is as well. The book has helped us both. It has given us both a healthy way of expressing and diffusing our anger.

The illustrations in this book are fabulous. My son laughs at all the funny expressions on the Octopus's face as he learns to tighten and then relax his muscles. He had me read the book twice last night.

THANK YOU for this book!