Written by Amy Hamilton
Illustrated by Kelly Jervis

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Follow the adventures of Indigo, The Rainbow Pixie, as he settles down for a good night’s sleep on an enchanted flower.

This magical bedtime tale will be enjoyed by children of all ages and prepares them for a peaceful night’s sleep with a relaxing routine.

Indigo teaches children to calm their mind and body through muscular relaxation, visualisation, breathing techniques, body awareness and affirmations.

It is a fun way to teach children how to relax and to manage stress. Relax, take a deep breath and enter the world of Indigo Dreaming…

“This story makes me feel relaxed and very sleepy.” Zoey, aged 8.

“I love the Indigo story and I make my mum read it every night.

It helps me to feel calm.” Mitchell, aged 6.

“I love going to sleep imagining that I am on a cloud, it is fun.” Grace, aged 7.

Indigo Pixie A Magical Bedtime Story
Inspiring Stories for Children
ISBN 978-0-9803617-8-0

Joshua Books
PO Box 1668
Buddina 4575
Queensland Australia

All correspondence to the publisher
at the above address.

Text © Copyright Amy Hamilton 2008
Illustrations © Copyright Kelly Jervis 2008

First Printed 2007
All rights reserved.

This book may not be reproduced, wholly or in part,
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise,
without prior permission of the author.

ISBN 978-0-9803617-8-0
Category: Children/Fiction: Relaxation: Author

Note for Parents and Teachers

The Character of Indigo, The Rainbow Pixie has been developed to help teach children how to relax and meditate and features in our children’s introductory relaxation and meditation range called Indigo Dreaming.

In this book, Indigo teaches children to become aware of their body and to use deep breaths, visualisation and affi rmations to consciously relax each body part. Most children will find it most comfortable and will find it most effective to stay on their back for the whole routine. You may find that children naturally shift into their favourite sleeping or relaxing position during the story. In the book Indigo turns from lying on his back to lying on his stomach to provide a visual connection to the character.

As children become familiar with the story and routine, it is hoped they will be able to successfully relax their body and prepare for a good night’s sleep on their own.

Tips for a Magical Bedtime

• Make bedtime part of a nightly routine. Perhaps start with a bath or shower, then brush teeth and move on to some quiet time.
• Don’t let children eat too close to bedtime.
• Cut down stimulating activities about an hour prior to bedtime. Make it a time to turn off the computer and television.
• Quiet time prior to bed can be fun. Read stories together, play puzzles, have a cuddle or do some stretching or relaxation exercises.
• Play a relaxing meditation CD or do a meditation together from a book.
• Make a bedtime atmosphere in the room. Turn the lights down, play soft calming music in the background and have the child’s favourite comforter with them such as their favourite doll, rug, pillow, teddy or keepsake.
• Say some bedtime affirmations together or make a special one that you say each night.

Bedtime Affirmations

I am safe and secure
I am free to dream
I can feel my body relaxing with each breath
I am calm and peaceful
I sleep peacefully
I enjoy being still
I enjoy bedtime
I dream magical dreams

Now for a sample of the story itself:

In a land full of magic and adventure there
lived a rainbow pixie named Indigo.
Indigo was fl ying through the forest
looking for a quiet place to sleep.
A big white fl ower caught his eye.
It was an Enchanted Lotus.

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