FROM THE PUBLISHER

Joy Stories is a series of audio bedtime stories and positive messages designed to raise self-esteem in children ages 4-8 years old. The imaginative story line, along with soothing background music, will ease your child into a deep restful sleep while delivering a subtle and effective message that will build his/her self-esteem. These carefully written stories have produced amazing results.

Believe In Yourself is a story of a sea turtle that struggles to overcome obstacles to reach the ocean from its sandy nest. This story models the skills children can use to overcome obstacles in their own lives. Children use the turtle's affirming example of, "I believe in myself." to develop a strong belief in their own abilities.

About the author:
Joy Frost, a professional educator for over thirty years, discovered early in her professional life the great impact stories had in changing a child's attitudes and behaviors. Such stories foster the development of a positive self image. Recognizing this, Joy began writing and field testing stories for children. These stories proved to be effective in raising self esteem. Joy Stories are the results of this work.

FROM THE CRITICS

Playthings Magazine

Children can turn their bedtime bad thoughts into soothing slumber with Joy Stories original stories with background music designed to lull a child into a peaceful sleep. The CDs and audiocassettes are the brainchild of teacher and counselor, Joy Frost, who developed Joy Stories as a bedtime task to motivate positive behavior and eliminate negative and self-deprecating thoughts and actions that may make sleep unsettling. Two stories, Believe In Yourself and Trust Yourself, will be joined this summer with four additional titles

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Lauren loves your tapes. She used to be difficult to get to bed and often fell asleep with the TV on. Now, she uses your tapes and goes off to sleep easily. If she wakes up in the night, she turns the tape over and goes off to sleep again. Thank you. (Treasure Island, Florida) — Jim T.