Adventures with The Dolly Alanna® in I AM Land is a joyful and empowering children’s book series where imagination, movement, and self-belief come alive, helping children to navigate everyday challenges, aspire to be their best selves, and discover the basics of yoga poses fun and engaging ways.
At the heart of the story is Alanna, a curious and playful eight-year-old who doesn’t always get it right—and that’s exactly what makes her relatable. Like all children, Alanna faces moments of self-doubt, uncertainty, and getting in her own way. What sets her apart, though, is her willingness to try again, learn from her feelings, and turn life’s challenges into meaningful adventures.
Mirroring an adult’s process of self-regulation, Zabel uses these stories to teach children the same healthy emotional patterns. When Alanna starts to feel a little “off,” she declares, “It’s yoga time!” With a magical “Zip Zam, AZ I AM!”, her bracelet transforms her into The Dolly Alanna®—her best self. The bracelet becomes Mojo the Yoga Mat, unfolding a glowing rainbow pathway into I AM Land, a wondrous world where you can be anything you dream.
This sequence is no different from what adults experience when life feels overwhelming. They pause, breathe, and roll out their yoga mats—entering an inner space of presence and clarity, and they emerge with renewed perspective and calm.
I AM Land is filled with animal friends who embody classic yoga poses, each offering lessons in strength, balance, courage, calm, and self-trust. In Clammy Opens Up!, The Dolly Alanna meets Clammy, a quiet clam who struggles to speak up while playing on the beach with her friends. Through kindness, encouragement, and example, Alanna helps Clammy find her voice—learning herself that expressing feelings takes courage and is the foundation of true connection and confidence. Along the way, kids learn Clam yoga pose, expanding their movement vocabulary and planting the seeds for a lifelong yoga practice.
Each book in the Adventures with The Dolly Alanna® series features:
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Positive “I AM” affirmations
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Yoga poses woven naturally into the story
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Social-emotional tools kids can use right away
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Gentle encouragement to listen to feelings
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Healthy ways to work through everyday challenges
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A focus on self-care, calm, and restfulness
Teach children how to discover the power of being their best selves, because in I AM Land—and in real life—everything begins with “I AM.”
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