Here is a review of the themes of Spinoza’s tapes. Tapes may be ordered individually, or as a complete set of nine. To order, please choose your language on the left, and scroll to the desired title(s). Ten titles are available in English, nine in Spanish, and six in French (Canadian French).

Cassette Tapes

I'm Your Friend And My Name Is Spinoza
Spinoza's theme title is a favorite for first time listeners. Spinoza tells you he is your friend and shares his favorite place in "pretendland." While there he happens upon a field of flowers and notices each one is different - just like you and me! This tape OPENS COMMUNICATION, BUILDS TRUST, and helps form a BOND between Spinoza and the listener.

Everybody Needs A Little Tenderness
Learn the secret for letting go of the day and take some time to relax. Through his "Mental Bear Review" Spinoza shows step by step how to ease tension. This tape is helpful for children and parents alike when they need to REDUCE TENSION AND ANXIETY.

You Are All You Need To Be
Everyone, no matter how small, has dreams and goals! Spinoza dreams of painting rainbows in the sky. Despite little encouragement from Stymie the Skunk™, Spinoza believes in himself and learns to paint his rainbow. You Are All You Need To Be is a wonderful way to ENCOURAGE children and to help them build their SELF-ESTEEM.

Do You Wonder?
Like many curious children, Spinoza also has many questions. He wonders "how goldfish breathe, where snow comes from and how to blow bubbles from bubblegum." The wondering journey leads to songs, laughter, and sharing. This tape fosters CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY and LEARNING.

Dream On The Water
A soft lullaby introduces Serena the Butterfly™ who calms and relaxes you by trailing her golden stardust from the tips of your toes to your eyelashes. This tape is wonderful for NAPTIME or to CALM CHILDREN DOWN.

Good Friends
We all know how important it is to share feelings and learn how to express ourselves - and how important it is to have someone to confide in. Spinoza says with good friends you can be sad, mad, or you can be happy. Spinoza aids parents in CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SHARING FEELINGS and BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS.

Hold On To Me
Death is a difficult subject for everyone to deal with, especially children. When Spinoza loses his good friend Beatrice, he asks,"How will I reach you?" This tape helps children deal with GRIEF AND LOSS. Note: This is a very powerful tape and can bring up very strong emotions. We suggest that a child has adult supervision when listening to Hold On To Me.

Breathing Healthy, Breathing Free
Episode I: Spinoza wakes up from his hibernation and is feeling all sluggish and slow. He wants to cross the river to go play with Serena and his butterfly friends, but has doubts about making it across. Learn how Spinoza builds his CONFIDENCE and overcomes his fears. Episode II: Spinoza, Poppy Bear™, and the children practice "Poppy Bear Bellies" - a breathing exercise for ENERGY. Episode III: Spinoza, Wiley the Worm™, and Stymie the Skunk are all in the berry patch discovering the IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR. Everyone needs air to breathe - even the fish, the frogs and the turtles!

New Beginnings
Episode I: Spinoza is panicked when his house is destroyed to make way for a new road. Serena the Butterfly share her grandmother's recipe for RELAXATION and gives Spinoza an opportunity to explore his feelings and decide what he wants and needs to do to build a new home. Episode II: Spinoza and the Woodland Friends™ are enjoying a picnic when some uninvited guests show up and start eating the food. Discover what Spinoza and his friends learn about HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES and taking care of their bodies. Episode III: When Spinoza's friend Amy has an asthma episode, Stymie the Skunk is quick to point out that she is looking and acting strange. Spinoza and Serena the Butterfly lead the group on an imaginary journey with Bounty Bluebird and everyone learns to RELAX.