When little bodies feel wiggly, busy, or tired, settling down for sleep isn't always easy. Softly™ Rest from Head to Toe gently guides children through a calming full-body relaxation journey, inviting them to notice each part of their body while breathing slowly and preparing for peaceful sleep.

Filled with soothing rhythms, comforting animal friends, and gentle moments of connection, this bedtime story helps children transition from busy days to restful nights—one quiet breath at a time.

• Bedtime Routines
• Ages 2–6
• Families
• Classrooms & Quiet Time

Every story includes:

• Gentle breathing prompts
• Cozy animal friends
• Full-body relaxation
• Rhyming read-aloud text
•  Calm bedtime routine
• Parent engagement activity

Designed by educator Mel A. Rhodes, Softly™ Rest from Head to Toe combines gentle storytelling with simple mindfulness practices that help children slow their bodies, calm their minds, and prepare for restful sleep. The included parent guide makes it easy to turn bedtime into a peaceful nightly routine.

✔ Bedtime Breathing Routine

✔ Full-Body Relaxation Story

✔ Parent Engagement Activity

When big feelings make little bodies feel fast and full, finding a moment to slow down isn't always easy. Softly™ Breathe gently guides children through playful breathing exercises and calming movements, with friendly animal friends showing them how to slow their breath, settle their bodies, and find a sense of calm.

Designed to be read and practiced together, Softly™ Breathe introduces simple breathing techniques children can use during transitions, emotional moments, or anytime they need to pause, reset, and refocus. With gentle rhythms, repeated invitations to “Breathe with me,” and activities that connect movement with breath, this soothing story gives children and caregivers a simple way to practice calm—one breath at a time.

• Breathing & Emotional Regulation  
• Ages 3–7
• Families & Caregivers
• Classrooms, Counseling & Quiet Time

Every story includes:

• Gentle breathing exercises
• Playful animal friends
• Calming body movements
• Rhyming read-aloud text
• Emotional regulation tools
• Parent & caregiver engagement activity

Created by educator Mel A. Rhodes, Softly™ Breathe turns breathing practice into a playful experience children can actively participate in. Each animal introduces a different way to breathe, move, notice, and pause, giving children simple tools they can return to when they need a moment of calm or connection. A companion chart helps parents and caregivers understand each activity and find ways to practice them beyond the story.

✔ Occupational Therapy–Inspired Breathing Activities

✔ Parent Engagement Guide

✔ Breathing Practice Chart

When excitement takes over and slowing down feels impossible, finding patience can be a challenge for little ones. Sir Rocks-a-Lot invites children into a playful pondside adventure with Razzle the raccoon, Flick the frog, and Nutter the squirrel, where a bouncing rock and a surprising racecar turn an ordinary afternoon into an exciting chase. As Nutter discovers that rushing doesn't always lead to success, he begins to learn the power of pausing, taking a breath, and slowing down.

Designed to delight children and caregivers reading together, Sir Rocks-a-Lot explores patience, self-control, and mindfulness through playful storytelling, rhythmic language, and lively sound effects. With splashes, bounces, and plenty of fun along the way, this engaging story encourages children to notice their feelings, embrace a slower pace, and discover that sometimes the best way forward is to pause and enjoy the moment.

• Patience & Self-Regulation
• Ages 3–9
• Families & Caregivers
• Classrooms, Counseling & Read-Aloud Time

Every story includes:

• Playful animal friends
• Rhythmic, playful read-aloud text
• Engaging sound effects
• Social-emotional learning
• Patience & self-regulation tools

Created by educator Mel A. Rhodes, Sir Rocks-a-Lot turns a playful pondside adventure into an engaging experience that helps children explore patience and self-regulation. Through the antics of Razzle, Flick, and Nutter, children discover how slowing down, pausing, and staying calm can make a difference when excitement takes over. With lively sound effects, rhythmic storytelling, and a memorable magical rock, this story gives families and educators a fun way to encourage patience, mindfulness, and emotional growth beyond the final page.

✔ A Magical Pondside Adventure

✔ Silly Sound Effects & Read-Aloud Fun

✔ A Memorable Cast of Animal Friends

✔ A Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lesson in Disguise