Welcome to the Little Lights Collection™
Little hearts feel big things.
That’s why these books were created — to give children soft, story-based tools for self-love, calm, courage, motivation, kindness, and emotional understanding.
Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, calm corners, homeschool lessons, parent-child conversations, and little readers learning how to shine.
Learning lessons one story at a time.
The Little Lights Collection™ by C’est La Vie NOLA™ is a whimsical children’s book collection created to help kids understand big feelings, build confidence, practice kindness, and grow through real-life lessons.
Each story gently teaches emotional growth through magical characters, playful adventures, and meaningful messages children can carry in their hearts.
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Because every child carries a light.
Some children need help naming their feelings.
Some need courage to try again.
Some need reminders that they are loved.
Some need tools to calm their bodies.
Some need stories that make them feel seen.Little Lights™ books turn real lessons into gentle stories children can remember.
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Bedtime reading
Classroom lessons
Homeschool activities
Calm corners
Emotional learning
Parent-child bonding
Morning baskets
Quiet time
Social-emotional learning
Faith-filled family resources
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Each Little Lights™ Digital Learning Bundle may include:
Storybook PDF
Printable activity pages
Parent guide
Lesson pages
Reflection prompts
Affirmations
Calm-down tools
Confidence-building activitiesDesigned for parents, teachers, homeschool families, counselors, and caregivers who want meaningful lessons children can understand and enjoy.
Build your Little Lights™ library and help your child grow one lesson at a time.
From anger to self-love, motivation to meditation, kindness to courage — each book gives children a new way to understand themselves and the world around them.
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A story about kindness, confidence, and choosing to let your light shine.
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A story about anger, calming down, and learning how to respond instead of react.
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A story about self-love, confidence, and seeing the beauty already inside you.
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A story about practice, teamwork, rest, and remembering that progress matters more than perfection.
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A story about breathing, calm, mindfulness, and finding peace inside your body.
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A story about perseverance, courage, and keeping going even when things feel hard.
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Big dreams begin with one small step.
Mermaid of Motivation takes young readers beneath the waves for an uplifting lesson about goals, effort, and perseverance. When something feels difficult or far away, this story reminds children that they do not have to accomplish everything at once. They can choose one manageable step, celebrate their progress, and keep going.
The complimentary Parent Pages help caregivers encourage effort without creating pressure. With the My Small Steps Treasure Map activity, children can turn a goal into simple, achievable steps. The included themed coloring pages add creative fun to the learning experience.
Your Download Includes
The Mermaid of Motivation digital storybook
Complimentary Parent Pages with conversation prompts
My Small Steps Treasure Map printable activity
Themed printable coloring pages
A positive affirmation: I can take one small step and keep going.
Perfect For
Children ages 4–8
Family read-aloud time
Early readers
Goal setting and growth-mindset conversations
Children learning to persist through challenges
Quiet-time or homeschool enrichment
Digital Product Notice
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Print at home or read the story on a compatible device. Colors may vary by screen and printer. Purchase includes a personal, noncommercial license for one household. Files may not be shared, resold, altered for resale, or redistributed.
Being an all-star is about more than winning.
Archie the ALL-Star helps young readers discover that strong character is built through effort, learning, teamwork, and kindness. This encouraging story shows children that mistakes are part of growing—and that supporting others matters just as much as individual achievement.
The complimentary Parent Pages help families talk about effort, sportsmanship, and teamwork in a healthy, encouraging way. Children can identify the qualities that make them a great teammate with the My ALL-Star Character Badge activity and enjoy the included sports-themed coloring pages.
Your Download Includes
The Archie the ALL-Star digital storybook
Complimentary Parent Pages with conversation prompts
My ALL-Star Character Badge printable activity
Themed printable coloring pages
A positive affirmation: I am an all-star when I try, learn, and lead with kindness.
Perfect For
Children ages 4–8
Family read-aloud time
Early readers
Young athletes and sports-loving children
Conversations about effort, mistakes, teamwork, and sportsmanship
Quiet-time or homeschool enrichment
Digital Product Notice
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Print at home or read the story on a compatible device. Colors may vary by screen and printer. Purchase includes a personal, noncommercial license for one household. Files may not be shared, resold, altered for resale, or redistributed.
Anger is a real feeling—and children can learn what to do with it.
Angry Angry Alligator gives young readers a friendly, age-appropriate way to understand anger. Through a memorable story, children learn to notice body clues, put words to what they feel, and choose safe actions even when their emotions are strong.
The complimentary Parent Pages support calm, connected conversations about anger without shame. Children can recognize their warning signs and select helpful strategies with the My Anger Thermometer and Cool-Down Plan activity. The included themed coloring pages offer an additional calm, creative way to reinforce the lesson.
Your Download Includes
The Angry Angry Alligator digital storybook
Complimentary Parent Pages with conversation prompts
My Anger Thermometer and Cool-Down Plan printable activity
Themed printable coloring pages
A positive affirmation: I can feel angry and still make a safe choice.
Perfect For
Children ages 4–8
Family read-aloud time
Early readers
Conversations about anger and emotional awareness
Calm-down spaces and social-emotional learning at home
Quiet-time or homeschool enrichment
Digital Product Notice
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Print at home or read the story on a compatible device. Colors may vary by screen and printer. Purchase includes a personal, noncommercial license for one household. Files may not be shared, resold, altered for resale, or redistributed.
A soothing digital story that introduces mindfulness, calming breaths, and a simple pause children can use when feelings become big.
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A calm moment can begin with one gentle breath.
Mermaid of Meditation introduces young readers to mindfulness through a peaceful underwater story. Children learn a simple 4-4-4 Peace Pause they can practice when their minds feel busy or their emotions feel big: breathe in, pause, and breathe out with intention.
The complimentary Parent Pages offer practical ways to help children practice calm with patience and connection. The Build a Calm-Down Cove activity encourages each child to imagine or create a comforting place of their own, while the included themed coloring pages provide a quiet creative experience.
Your Download Includes
The Mermaid of Meditation digital storybook
Complimentary Parent Pages with conversation prompts
A child-friendly 4-4-4 Peace Pause practice
Build a Calm-Down Cove printable activity
Themed printable coloring pages
A positive affirmation: I can pause, breathe, and find my calm.
Perfect For
Children ages 4–8
Bedtime or quiet-time reading
Family read-alouds and early readers
Introducing mindfulness and calming strategies
Calm-down spaces and homeschool enrichment
Digital Product Notice
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Print at home or read the story on a compatible device. Colors may vary by screen and printer. Purchase includes a personal, noncommercial license for one household. Files may not be shared, resold, altered for resale, or redistributed.
