Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story [Hardcover]

Lori Lite (Author)

Book Description

THIS HARDCOVER VERSION IS BEING REPLACED BY OUR NEW PAPERBACK VERSION ISBN 9780983625681.

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.

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

About the Author

Lori Lite of Stress Free Kids, mom, author, and childhood stress expert won hearts on Shark Tank, ABC as she leveraged her growing line of books and CDs designed to help children decrease stress, anxiety and anger. Lori began creating stories to insure her own children's strong state of mind and peaceful sleep. Her own experiences with stress and anxiety ailments sent her searching for techniques that people could utilize in their everyday lives. Ms. Lite's books, CDs, and curriculums 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: NY Times, MSNBC, ABC Radio; CBS News; USA Today; Web MD; Stress Free Living; Mind, Body, and Soul; and Evolve. She has also been featured in several publications which include Prevention Magazine, Parent Guide New York, Atlanta Parent Magazine, Kiwi Magazine, and Aspiring Woman. Lori also recently appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, a Mark Burnett Production, on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009. Learn more about relaxing your family at Stress Free Kids.com and YouTube Channel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 35 pages
• Publisher: Stress Free Kids; first edition (August 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978778170
• ISBN-13: 978-0978778170
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

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

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E. Adams - See all my reviews
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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.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Dr. L. Teegarden - See all my reviews
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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.