Paisley Poodle Books
Picture books that help kids ages 4–7 understand and work through big emotions, one story at a time. Explore the Paisley Poodle series, including Paisley Poodle Finds Courage and the new Paisley Poodle Finds His Style. Join the Poodle Pack for a free monthly activity and full access to the Activity Library. Keep the fun going on Adventures with Paisley Poodle, our YouTube channel featuring story times, crafts, movement activities, games, and more.
The Paisley Poodle Activity Library
Every month, subscribers get a brand-new printable activity, plus full access to everything already in the library, a growing collection built around the Paisley Poodle Books.
Inside you'll find reflective worksheets, hands-on crafts like a courage chain and a keepsake courage shield, outdoor scavenger hunts, calming breathing exercises, seed-planting projects, dinner-table conversation starters, and open-ended art activities. We're also adding practical everyday tools for parents, like reading logs and chore charts, to help make growing brave (and staying a little more organized!) easier at home.
Every activity takes about 10-15 minutes, uses simple materials you likely already have at home, and is built around the same idea Paisley learns in the book: being brave doesn't mean never feeling scared, it means finding small ways to keep going.
Creators We Love
A few other creators making great things for kids and families, worth a follow:
- Meaningful Mama — intentional, creative parenting ideas for families.
- Tenderhearted Teacher — Preschool parenting tips from an ECE teacher.
- Kid Minds — Creative activities and printables that help kids learn, grow, and thrive.
- Katie Clemons — Simple printables that spark connection and conversation at home or in the classroom.
- Tales of Patty Pepper — Picture book literacy resources for grades 3–5.