Send a pocket hug along for the day.
The idea at the heart of Lola's and Nolan's stories, ready to print and cut out at your kitchen table.
Four hearts. Keep one, give one.
Print the sheet, cut along the dotted lines, and tuck a heart into a backpack, lunchbox, or coat pocket.
- Print the sheet on plain paper or cardstock.
- Let your child pick a heart and color it in.
- Fold it small and tuck it into a pocket before the day begins.
- Keep one for yourself, so you are carrying the same hug.
Unlocked. Print it, or save the PDF.
Color the characters too
Every coloring page is free and letter size.
Pocket hug sheet
Four hearts to cut out. Keep one, give one.
Feelings check-in
How is my heart today? Circle, color, breathe.
Bedtime pocket hug
A heart for under the pillow, with a note from you.
Color Lola
Letter-size coloring page.
Color Nolan
Letter-size coloring page.
Color Mom
Letter-size coloring page.
Color Mr Pickles
Letter-size coloring page.
Color Ms. Honeybee
Letter-size coloring page.
Color Jane
Letter-size coloring page.
Color Jimi
Letter-size coloring page.
“I absolutely loved this book! It's beautifully written and full of heart. You can tell how much care and thought went into every page. It's a wonderful story for children (and parents!) alike. Highly recommend!”
Bring the whole world home.
Three gentle stories for first days, big feelings, and brave beginnings. Storybook and coloring editions, shipped by Amazon.
Bring a story time to your library or classroom.
Courtney reads, colors, and crafts with young readers across Southern Maine. Dates fill a few weeks ahead.



