🖍️ Daisy the Deer & Friends Around the World Coloring Book 🎨
When Big Feelings Hijack the Day – Colour Your Way Back. Or just have fun coloring!
Maybe you aren’t looking for just a coloring book for your child.
Perhaps you’re looking for a way through the meltdowns, the morning nerves, the “I can’t” moments, and the end-of-day emotional leftovers.
Daisy the Deer & Friends Around the World helps provide that simple “reset button” so children can nurture resilience while building Gratitude, Kindness, and Courage as lifelong habits – without lectures, power struggles, or “calm down” commands.
✅ Great for ages 4–8 ✅ Plafully empowering ✅ Adult friendly!
The real outcome isn’t an activity. It’s the skill of self-regulation and the gift of self-empowerment.
This is for the moments when you’re thinking:
💭 “I want them to feel in control of their own body.”
💭 “We need a tool that builds their internal strength, not just a distraction.”
💭 “I just need something that helps… quickly.”
💭 “They’re a good kid having a hard moment.”
This book doesn’t demand that a child “be calm.”
Instead, it provides the rhythmic, bilateral bridge they need to self-regulate.
It moves them from a state of being overwhelmed to a state of self-empowerment, one brave little stroke of color at a time.
🦉 Tiny steps are still steps. And I am annoyingly proud of them.
If Any Of This Is Your Week… You're In The Right Place
In early childhood development, we know that when the nervous system hits “alarm mode,” logic is locked out.
Using this book helps kids self-regulate for when:
- Morning nerves show up before school – tight tummy, clingy legs, big worry eyes
- After-school eruptions happen because they’ve held it together all day
- Sibling squabbles turn your house into a tiny courtroom
- Bedtime feelings arrive right when you’ve finally sat down
- Perfectionism takes over: “I can’t do it unless it’s perfect”
- Confidence dips: “I’m scared / I’m not brave / I’m not good at this”
This colouring book is your “no big speech required” tool that gently guides kids towards Gratitude, Kindness, and Courage in real life – not just in theory.
Why Colouring Works (When Talking Doesn’t)
Kids can’t talk their way out of overwhelm.
But they can colour their way into safety.
Colouring gives their hands something steady to do while their brain catches up – and the reflections gently guide them toward:
Gratitude
Spotting what’s steady and good.
Kindness
Softening the inner critic.
Courage
Taking the next brave little step.
The Win
No pressure. No performance. Just new habits.
What It Gives Your Child (And You)
For kids:
- A safe way to name feelings without being put on the spot
- A gentle practice of courage – a “try anyway” approach
- Kindness prompts that don’t feel cheesy
- Gratitude habits that build confidence, not toxic positivity
- A sense of “I can handle this” – page by page
For grown-ups:
- A calm activity that doesn’t require you to be a mindfulness expert
- A way to connect without interrogating (“Tell me about your day!” …cue silence)
- A tool you can use anywhere: kitchen table, waiting rooms, classrooms, the car
- A simple routine that helps you feel like: “Okay. I’ve got this.”
🦉 You deserve tools too, you know. You’re raising tiny humans. Heroic!
Friends Around the World Show Us How
Daisy the Deer and Friends Around the World take children on a global adventure that quietly teaches something big:
there are many ways to be brave, kind, and thankful – and your child’s way counts.
It’s perfect for families and classrooms who want to instill deeper values, such as:
- empathy
- perspective
- connection
- courage in new situations
How to Use It In 5 Minutes (Yes, Really)
The Brave Little Routine:
- They pick one page (or you help – don’t overthink it)
- Colour for 2–5 minutes
- You ask ONE question (choose your favourite):
- “What do you notice in your body right now?”
- “What’s one kind thing we can do next?”
- “What’s a brave little step – not a giant one?”
- Done. Now celebrate the try!
That’s it. You just practised Mindfulness + SEL without making it A Whole Thing.
Pair It With Daisy’s Story (For Deeper Impact)
If you want the full “story + practice” combo:
- Start with Daisy the Deer’s Brave Thank You Place (the story that introduces the Thank You Place and brave tools)
- Use this colouring book as the repeatable, everyday practice
- Add the free Build Kit so kids can create their own Thank You Place at home
🦉 I call this the “read it once, use it forever” plan.
Parent Survival Kit: Pick Your Moment (No Prep Required)
You don’t need another “perfect parenting” plan.
You need a tiny tool for the exact moment you’re tempted to join the screaming match and see who can out-banshee the other.
Choose the scenario below, grab a page, and let colouring do the heavy lifting.
🦉psst: I don’t recommend the screaming – it’s terrible for the vocal cords – try this book instead.
I’m not saying it’s magic… but I’m also not Not saying that…
What's Your Scenario?
Daisy the Deer & Friends Around the World isn’t about “calming down.”
It’s about building Emotional Resilience and Self-Regulation – so hard moments don’t get the final say.
After-school Fallout: When they get home and everything spills out.
They’ve held it together all day – and then home becomes the emotional unloading zone.
What you do (5 minutes):
- Pick one page
- Snack if available (🦉After-school snack + colouring = surprisingly powerful magic!)
- Colour (fewer words from you, more regulation from them)
What it gives you:
- fewer power struggles
- a softer transition into the afternoon
- a child who feels safe enough to reset
Mini prompt to try:
“Want to colour your feelings for a minute?”
Why it works:
Colouring keeps their hands busy while their nervous system settles – and the reflections gently steer them toward Kindness, Gratitude, and Courage as a bonus. Win!
Bedtime Brain Won’t Switch Off: When the lights go out and worries turn the volume up.
If bedtime turns into worries, stalling, tears, or suddenly remembering every scary thought ever – this is for you.
What you do (5–10 minutes):
Use one page as a soft landing:
- colour together
- pick one reflection
- end with a tiny brave plan for tomorrow
What it gives you:
- a gentler bedtime rhythm
- connection without interrogation
- self-regulation practice (even when it’s dark)
Mini prompt to try:
“Let’s give your brain something cosy to do.”
Why this works:
You’re not forcing calm. You’re building “I can handle this” habits – which is much more useful!
The “I Can’t” Spiral: When ‘I can’t’ really means ‘I’m scared to get it wrong.’
Perfectionism and anxiety love a dramatic entrance: tears over small mistakes, refusing to try, crumbling at challenges.
What you do (5 minutes):
- Pick a courage-themed page
- Colour one small section
- Celebrate the trying, not the result
What it gives your child:
- courage to take the next tiny step
- kinder self-talk
- confidence that grows from practice (not pep talks)
Mini prompt to try:
“What’s one brave little bit you could colour first?”
Why this works:
This book quietly rewires that moment by practising:
- Courage = try the next tiny step
- Kindness = talk to yourself like a friend
- Gratitude = notice what’s already working
Because confidence isn’t a pep talk. It’s a habit.
🦉 “Trying again” deserves a badge. I don’t make the rules. (I do. But still.)
Emotional resilience
Self-regulation
Social-emotional skills
😎 Show Off Your Pages
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- a finished page
- a brave moment when they tried something
- a note about their new confidence, perhaps
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is this for?
- Designed for ages 4–8 (and absolutely enjoyed beyond that).
- You will find a range of images from simple to more intricately detailed.
- This blend allows children to find a picture that they feel comfortable with, while also allowing room for taking on a challenge.
Is it only colouring?
Colouring is the doorway – the prompts and reflections gently build mindfulness and SEL (Social-emotional Learning) skills through play.
Digital or print – which should I choose?
- Choose digital for instant access and re-printing favorites.
- Choose print for a keep-forever book and easy gifting or classroom use.
Are the images printed on single sided or double sided paper?
- This book contains 107 pages.
- There are 50 images are printed on single sided paper, so each page displays a single image.
- The back of each page is blank, accomodating for bleed-through.
- The introductory front matter pages at the start of the book contain bonus images, which are on double side printed paper.
- These contain images such as the Rise, Roar and Soar logo.
Can it handle felt tipped pens, markers, or anything with ink?
- Yes, it can handle ink, but you will simply need to insert a loose sheet of paper behind the one you’re child is working on.
- This prevents any bleed-through to the next image overleaf.
- The images contain thick, solid black line art on white paper, without shadow or greyscale.
Ready to Rise, Roar and Soar?
Let’s Turn Colouring Time Into Brave Time
Grab your copy, pick a page, and watch big feelings become something your child can handle – one colourful step at a time.
✨ Your Adventure Doesn’t End Here! ✨
Loved meeting Daisy? There’s so much more magic waiting for you! 🌈
Here’s how to keep the adventure alive:
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