Big Lessons for Little Hearts
Stories have the power to shape how children see themselves, treat others, and move through the world.
The Little Lights™ Collection was created to help children build confidence, emotional intelligence, resilience, kindness, mindfulness, and courage—one meaningful story at a time.
Each beautifully illustrated book introduces a lovable character facing real emotions and everyday challenges that children can recognize. Through gentle storytelling, thoughtful conversations, and engaging activities, Little Lights™ helps children develop lifelong skills while creating moments of connection between families, caregivers, and educators.
Whether you're reading together before bedtime, using our printable activities at home, or bringing these lessons into your classroom, every story is designed to help children grow with confidence, compassion, and grace.
Where Stories Become Life Lessons
At C'est La Vie NOLA™, we believe children's books should do more than entertain—they should encourage meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and help children navigate life's biggest feelings with confidence.
Every Little Lights™ story is thoughtfully created to nurture both the heart and the mind.
Our stories gently explore topics like:
• Emotional awareness
• Confidence and self-worth
• Mindfulness and self-regulation
• Kindness and empathy
• Courage through challenges
• Growth mindset and perseverance
• Family connection
• Faith-inspired values
Each book reminds children that mistakes help us grow, feelings are welcome, kindness is powerful, and every child carries a unique light worth sharing.
Meet the Little Lights™
The Angry Angry Alligator™
Learning to understand big feelings and discover healthy ways to calm down.
Life Lesson: Feel your feelings. Choose your response.
Archie the ALL-Star™
A story about perseverance, teamwork, confidence, and discovering that progress matters more than perfection.
Life Lesson: Practice makes progress.
The Mermaid of Meditation™
Teaching children simple breathing techniques, mindfulness, and peaceful ways to calm busy minds.
Life Lesson: Peace begins with one deep breath.
The Glamour Genie™
Helping children discover confidence, kindness, and the beauty that's already inside them.
Life Lesson: Your greatest magic comes from your heart.
Witchy Witchy™
A whimsical reminder that kindness, compassion, and choosing light are the greatest gifts we can share.
Life Lesson: Shine your light wherever you go.
The Mermaid of Motivation™
An encouraging adventure about determination, resilience, and believing in yourself even when the journey feels difficult.
Life Lesson: Keep swimming toward your dreams.
What Makes Little Lights™ Different
The Little Lights™ Collection combines beautiful storytelling with meaningful learning experiences that continue long after the final page.
Every title includes resources designed to encourage conversations, build confidence, and make learning both engaging and memorable.
Designed for families, homeschoolers, counselors, teachers, churches, and anyone helping children grow with confidence and compassion.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Little Lights™ for?
The collection is best suited for children approximately ages 4–10, while many activities can be adapted for older or younger learners.
Are these physical books?
Our Little Lights™ bundles are currently offered as instant digital downloads, allowing you to print activities or enjoy them on your favorite device within minutes.
Can teachers use these resources?
Absolutely. Every bundle is designed with families, educators, homeschoolers, counselors, and children's ministry leaders in mind.
What comes with each bundle?
Each digital bundle includes a beautifully illustrated storybook, printable learning activities, discussion questions, parent resources, and reflection pages to help continue the learning beyond the story.
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The EVIE™ Collection
Helping Children Understand Their Feelings, Believe in Their Hearts, and Grow with Confidence
Every child experiences big feelings. Joy. Worry. Excitement. Fear. Anger. Sadness. Courage.
The EVIE™ Collection was created to help children understand those emotions in healthy, meaningful ways through stories, activities, conversation, and connection.
Inspired by the heart of emotional intelligence and rooted in faith, kindness, and compassion, EVIE™ gives children the tools to recognize their feelings, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and believe in the beautiful gifts already growing inside them.
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Explore the EVIE™ Collection
Emotional Rainbow™
Focus: Identifying and understanding emotions.
Memory Garden™
Focus: Grief, healing, hope, and resilience.
Believe in Your Buzz™
Focus: Self-confidence and positive self-belief.
The Listening Tree™
Focus: Communication, empathy, and active listening.
EVIE and the Calm Breeze™
Focus: Mindfulness and emotional regulation.
EVIE and the Gentle Moon™
Focus: Healing, hope, and resilience.