Customer Reviews

Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story, Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. (Indigo Ocean Dreams)

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I fell in love with Lori Lite's books from the first time I saw them. They were exactly what I had been searching for since I began conducting psychotherapy with children. Teaching children visualization and relaxation techniques has often been a difficult feat until I began using books such as Bubble Riding and CDs such as Indigo Dreams, both Lori Lite creations. This book in particular has been integral in my treatment of anxiety related to sleep and overcoming other nighttime fears. It has also helped with school and social anxiety and pain management. I recommend all of her books and CD's very highly! -Summer Sullivan, Ph.D.

A few years ago I bought Indigo Ocean Dreams to help my son, who has both ADHD and anxiety, learn to relax, decrease his anxiety and increase his self-esteem. His favorite story on the CD is Bubble Riding so I was thrilled when Lori Lite wrote this companion book. HE LOVES IT! And I love it! It is so beautiful to look at - even the pictures elicit relaxation! My son reports it is so "soothing" and "fun". The whole story is fantastic and highly recommended. I am also a pediatric occupational therapist and highly recommend these books to my client's and their families. I have also recommended them to my son's counselors as they have helped him so much. Thank you for writing them. Kelly Giaquinto

Ok, so I admit it, I really like reading this book to my girls. I have 4 kids and towards the end of the day I like to read something relaxing to them so we can all unwind. It really works! If the girls have not been getting along I can sit down with them and this book and everyone calms down, including me! The illustrations are beautiful and colorful. I would also recommend the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.

I work at a Children's hospital as a Certified Child Life Specialist. I work in the E.R where there are lots of tests and procedures done on children. Our profession uses many types of distraction and calming methods to help these children cope. The one thing that we were missing were Lori Lite's books! I wanted some books that I, and the rest of the staff, could use as a tool to help kids relax and relieve anxiety caused by the hospital. I wanted something that helped "take them away to a safer place" from the anxious environment of an E.R. When I came across these books, it was perfect, just what I was looking for! Parents and kids have found them very useful to help get them through these scary times in the hospital.(Our Favorites: Bubble Riding and A Boy and a Turtle) These books help distract patients through even the toughest tests/procedures. I would highly reccomend these books for any hospital type environment.
-Ariel Silvestry, CCLS
Providence, RI

After owning this book for only a week, I caught my four year old daughter reciting it to herself from memory. It is a perfect book for relaxation. It employs a dynamic combination of visual, emotional, and sensory images.

As a music therapist in a children's hospital, I use this book (as well as the entire series) regularly for children (usually ages 3-10) dealing with chronic or acute pain. It's such a great visual representation for the kids learning about otherwise complex relaxation concepts like progressive muscle relaxation, breathing techniques, and guided imagery. It's been a great way to provide procedural support to younger children and long term education so pain can be managed more effectively and with less pharmaceutical support at home. The illustrations and easy to understand story help my kids visualize appropriate responses to stress. What a great resource!

I purchased this for my granddaughter, like her mom when she was young, she never wants to give up but now that she has both the books and the cd bedtime is relaxing....she'll even fall sleep before the cd is finished.

The relaxation techniques are great and my husband (the wife purchased under his name) said to order more by this author to read with our 7 year old daughter. She really loves them and even shared Bubble Riding with her Daisy troop as a good book for them to read.

Although I like the colors in the book, the illustrations really aren't my favorite. My grandson is only 3 though and he loved looking at the book. I also bought the CD that goes along with it and my grandson picked up on the relaxation techniques right away (of course, he thought he was just having fun). I wouldn't recommend this book for younger children without the CD. I now want to purchase Angry Octopus as my grandson really loved the story(from the CD). It's helpful and fun for adults too. I am going to use this book in my work with children with special needs. I'm also going to recommend it to co-workers and parents--I think they would find it a useful tool too.

This book provides a beautifully written story about letting go the stresses of the day. It offers calming visualization coupled with breathing techniques to help one relax. Good book for children who suffer from anxiety, ADHD, etc. Must say as a teacher, I find this relaxing and enjoyable to do as I teach my students how to use these techniques in their every day lives.