Discover the journey of 'A Little Light,' a heartfelt rhyming bedtime story designed to help children ages 3 to 8 feel safe, secure, and manage emotions of fear, anxiety, and sadness.
Follow the adventures of our hero, A Little Light, as he grows from the smallest spark of essence into a beautiful boy. Despite facing life challenges that dull his light, with the support of his community, he learns to shine brightly again. This story emphasizes the importance of the body, mind, and spirit in healing the whole person.
How 'A Little Light' Helps You Support Your Children:
Empathy and Understanding: By discussing the little light's journey and how his community supports him, you can teach your child the importance of empathy and understanding. This story helps you explain how we all need support and how we can offer it to others. Emotional Regulation: As the little light learns to shine again despite challenges, you can use his experiences to talk about managing emotions. This story provides a gentle way to discuss coping mechanisms for fear, anxiety, and sadness with your child. Holistic Healing: The visits to the psychologist, doctor, and church in the story highlight the different ways to approach healing. This can open discussions with your child about how body, mind, and spirit all contribute to their well-being. Building Self-Worth: The little light's journey towards reclaiming his brightness encourages self-acceptance and self-worth. You can help your child embrace their own unique light and feel confident in their identity. Executive Function: Reading this story together helps your kids develop the executive function skills of attention, impulse control and metacognition.
Key Features:
Snuggle Breathing Meditation: Each story begins with a simple breathing exercise to calm and connect, setting a serene tone for story time. Heartfelt Characters: Strong and brave characters overcome relatable challenges, helping children feel supported, inspired, and empowered. Activity Pages: Explore interactive pages designed to start meaningful conversations and deepen the core lesson, fostering a deeper connection at the end of the day.
Bundle Information: "A Little Light " is part of the Fear & Anxiety Bundle, designed to help children feel safe and secure by teaching them tools to manage their fears and anxieties.
Praise for 'A Little Light':
“The book your magical child has been waiting for.” — Carmen Clews, Author of 'The Magic Mat'
“When I first read a little light, my heart flung wide open and my eyes welled up with tears at its pure beauty and truth. A true healing book for the new generation of kids.” — Vera De Chalambert, Mindfulness Facilitator and Harvard Divinity School Graduate
“Perfect for the waiting room of every healthcare practitioner!” — Kerry Goldring, Associate, Viktor Frankl Institute of America
* This story has references to healing, a church, and shows a cross. This is a personal reference, as I was raised Christian.
Bought 2 books for my 2 grandchildren 3 and 5
Beautifully written and illustrated
In the increasingly insular and disconnected world they’re growing up in it’s a refreshing change and has prompted some in depth conversations
Very impressed, as I am with many of the conscious stories I’ve bought, particularly the ones dealing with fear and anxiety
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Uta R Weiland
Not like the first ones
I have to say I did like the two “hugs” books better but the verdict is still out how my granddaughters will like it!
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Denise A Archer
A gift to the world
I could not possibly imagine tje mind of some giving less than glowing 5 stars. Not the least of which is naming and rendering just perfect names for difficult feelings like “sticky feelings” for children and parents. Deep connection with even pre-readers. They get it! Thank you, Andrew
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Denise A Archer
Little brain people
Real words. Real feelings. Engaging narrative. My 3.5 month son pre-reading is reciting Andrews narratives every book word for word, and teaching his classmates breathing. Buy every book. All ages engage and learn and talk about. Narrative and illustrations entirely connected.. ordered 9 including Little Brain People, Will omelets set and order another for his school.
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Brenda D Solly
Circles are never ending.
I purchased the book: We are Circle People for my youngest two grandsons, ages 5 and 7, the youngest of 15 of my grands. Many years ago , my youngest daughter made me a clay model of 7 people in a circle and a candle holder in the middle , representing my 7 children and the light a family gives to each other and the Universe. The book is perfect to go with the clay family and to teach her children the importance of connection and belonging in the modern day village . Hillary Clinton once said " It takes a village to raise one child" . I had a 50 acre farm and a 14 room home that was full of many children who came through my 7 children and had love, food and acceptance. God Bless.
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Meet The Author
My name is Andrew Newman. I love all things creative and spiritual - especially kids! I've written books that help families connect at the end of those hectic days filled with growing, loving, and learning. I have trained and worked in healing and community building for many years which is demonstrated in the amount of detail and attention I've given to the impact of each book. These stories come to me in moments of clear sight and understanding. They feel like a gift to me, and I hope to pass that on to you and yours. Welcome to Conscious Stories - I hope it blesses your family!
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Each bedtime story guides you through snuggle-break meditation, a mindful journey, and a conscious conversation.
