Sometimes I Pretend I'm Spaghetti: A Calming Bedtime Mindfulness Book for Kids with Anxiety, ADHD, and Big Feelings
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781645388043
Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing
Published: May 18 2026
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
- Turn Bedtime Battles into Calm Moments - A gentle, engaging story that helps kids unwind, relax their bodies, and settle their minds before sleep
- Perfect for Kids with Anxiety or ADHD - Supports emotional regulation and focus through simple, kid-friendly mindfulness techniques
- Guided Movement & Relaxation - Uses playful pretend poses to release energy and calm busy bodies
- ❤️ Supports Emotional Well-Being - Helps children manage big feelings, overstimulation, and racing thoughts at night
- ]]] Loved by Parents & Grandparents - A meaningful gift that creates connection and a peaceful bedtime routine
Is bedtime a struggle in your home?
If your child is wired, wiggly, anxious, or overwhelmed at night, Sometimes I Pretend I'm Spaghetti offers a playful and powerful solution.
This beautifully written children's book transforms bedtime into a calming ritual using imagination, movement, and mindfulness. Through a series of fun pretend poses, kids learn how to relax their bodies, quiet their minds, and prepare for sleep-without pressure or frustration.
Perfect for children who:
- Have trouble winding down at night
- Experience anxiety or racing thoughts
- Have ADHD or high energy at bedtime
- Need help transitioning from busy days to restful sleep
Instead of telling kids to calm down, this book shows them how-in a way that feels fun, safe, and empowering.
Parents and caregivers will love how easily this story becomes part of a nightly routine, helping children:
- Release physical tension
- Build emotional awareness
- Develop lifelong calming skills
- Fall asleep more peacefully
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, this book is a meaningful tool to support children's mental wellness-one bedtime at a time.
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