Books Catalog
Browse stories by age, SEL focus, and format to find the perfect fit for every reader.
Testimonials
Teacher
Kelly’s stories opened powerful conversations at home. My kids feel seen, and we now use her reflection questions during our nightly reading time.
— Aya Nakamura
School Counselor
I’ve used these books in small groups and whole-class lessons; students connect deeply with the characters and share more openly.
— Mateo García
Grateful Parent
Each story weaves SEL skills into real-life situations. My students ask for rereads and reference the characters when solving conflicts.
— Lila Patel
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Find The Right Story Fit
Use age ranges, SEL themes, and reading level notes to guide your choice, then match characters and topics to what your child or students are currently experiencing.
Children’s Picture Books
Heart-centered SEL stories featuring original characters who help young readers feel seen, supported, and brave enough to be themselves.
Messy Lexie: TuTu Twirls & Glitter Swirls
Lexie has waited all day for dress rehearsal. When her excitement spills over and she twirls into a friend’s solo, the sparkle fades and her tummy feels twisty-tight. With calm support from Ms. Amie, Lexie learns to slow her body, take a breath, apologize, and try again. This joyful SEL picture book for ages 3–7 helps children manage big feelings, repair after mistakes, and build everyday resilience.
Draya’s Dainty Fairytales: The Moonlight Masquerade
Princess Pearl is invited to the Moonlight Masquerade, where everyone expects glittering gowns and perfect crowns. With Draya the Dragonfly by her side, Pearl practices slowing down, breathing, and listening to the quiet voice within. This magical SEL fairytale for ages 3–7 highlights managing worry, building confidence and self-trust, celebrating individuality, and making choices that feel true — at home, in classrooms, and in counseling spaces.
Coloring & Activity Books
Creative, confidence-building books for kids, teens, and adults — packed with activity, expression, and joy.
Softball Y’all
For the girls who play hard, dream big, get dirty, and keep swinging. Softball Y’all is a bold, motivational coloring book created especially for teen softball players who love the game, the competition, the friendships, and everything that happens between the lines. Packed with dynamic softball scenes and confidence-building sayings, these pages celebrate what it really means to be a softball player: showing up under pressure, bouncing back after mistakes, trusting yourself, supporting your teammates, and taking the next swing.
All About Me Activity Book: Harper & Harlee Edition
Glam meets game day in this creative activity book made for girls who love to dream, design, laugh, and express themselves! Join Harper and Harlee for more than 30 engaging activities that celebrate personality, friendship, creativity, confidence, and fun. From designing dream outfits and custom sneakers to solving puzzles, creating a rock band, planning the perfect spirit week, and imagining a future bedroom — every page gives readers a new way to discover what makes them unique. For girls ages 8–12.
Adult Time-Out Coloring Book: Color Outside the Chaos
Life gets loud. Your coloring time doesn’t have to be. Color Outside the Chaos is your invitation to slow down, unplug, and enjoy a little creative breathing room. Filled with relaxing designs created for adults, this coloring book offers a simple way to step away from the endless to-do list and make space for something that is just for you. Perfect for stress relief, mindful screen-free downtime, creative self-care, quiet evenings, and cozy weekends.
Coming Soon
RESET
A Teen Athlete Mindset Journal for Confidence, Resilience, Focus, and Mental Toughness
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